When to start solids

[jayres14 17]

Okay, I am completely confused! I had my band put in Thursday (6 days ago). The metabolic surgery center gave me a post op food plan that included day 1 and 2- liquid diet, day 3 and 4- mushie foods, day 5 and on- regular food. I started eating regular food on day 5. Although it feels fine, and I have not had any vomiting, the posts I read on this site say you should have a liquid diet for at least two weeks post op so the stomach can heal and form scar tissue. I can see the sense in that but my surgeon's office did not give me that restriction. Now I am scared to eat regular food for fear of slippage in the future. I am self pay and I definitely don't want a huge bill for having to redo the surgery.

Also, how soon can I exercise. I feel like I am losing all my muscle but none of the fat. I know I can walk but I have an elliptical that I'd like to start riding. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you all.

[crecia1975 4]

You need to follow the directions you got from your surgeon. Everyone here has a different pre and post op diet, depending on the doctor they chose. You also need to talk to your doctor about exercising. Everyone here will have an opinion and you will drive yourself crazy trying to figure out which answer is right. It's best to just focus on the diet and exercise plan you were provided. If you're not sure about something, call the doctor's office.

[reverie 49]

Follow your surgeon's post op directions. Everyone is different (sadly). Per exercise I was told no more than walking for 6 weeks. Doing too much too soon can lead to future problems. Rest and get your Protein in.

[Karon 1]

Congrats on your weight loss without a fill. What is P90X? I've seen that number but am not familiar with the term/phrase. Thanks.

[crecia1975 4]

Congrats on your weight loss without a fill. What is P90X? I've seen that number but am not familiar with the term/phrase. Thanks.

P90X is a workout program that will kick your butt. I have never done it, but I see all of the infomercials. I thought about buying it, but I'm so afraid I wouldn't be able to get through 1 min of it.