I had my surgery Monday morning, columbus day. Its late sat night. I was told not to go to full liquids until I see my doc for my follow up tues morn. That's 8 full days of broth and jello. Im starving and very weak and shaky. Its been 6 full fays now and I see others on here are on full liquids and even some puree after 4 days! Iv lost 16 pounds but I don't know if I can do this 2 more days.

i totally understand i was banded tues and i sucks having only clear liquids

Have you called your doctor to check in and let them know how awful you are feeling? Maybe they will have a good suggestion for you.. Good luck friend, I hope you feel better soon!

Definitely call your doc and see if you can progress to full liquids. Also, have you tried any of the clear liquid Protein drinks? You can find them at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and I'm sure other places. I have only tried one and I didn't like it all. The brand was Iso... something in the fruit punch flavor. I would think that you would feel a lot better if you had some protein to nourish your body.

Good luck!

Ty every1. I gave in and had half a protien shake yesterday. I did feel better. Ill be calling my doc as soon as he opens up this morning.

Never heard of anyone having to be on clear liquids for that long. For me, it was 24 hrs then to full liquids for a week, then a week of mushy, week of soft, then regular. Definately worth a phone call...you can't recover if you're weak and sick.

Can you all believe they told me no! Not even the protien shakes. Not till the doc clears me tomorrow. I have to suffer thru another day of broth and jello. Today is my 8th day!

I felt the same way ! I too had it done in Monday 10-10. My MD said 2 days of clear liquid and this week and next week I could have my protien shakes jello pudding yogurts and water. It sucks but hopefully in the end it will pay off. Good Luck

hello everyone, I was banded on oct 13th and as of monday the 17th i'm allowed full liquids. It is VERY hard. Hang in there. On sunday just 3 days post op, i was thinking what the heck did i get myself into. I think I'm still going thru the emotinal rollercoaster. but we need to stay positive.,

hello everyone, I was banded on oct 13th and as of monday the 17th i'm allowed full liquids. It is VERY hard. Hang in there. On sunday just 3 days post op, i was thinking what the heck did i get myself into. I think I'm still going thru the emotinal rollercoaster. but we need to stay positive.,

Hi there, I was also banded on Thursday 13 October, and my experience has been slightly different. I was put on clear liquids on the day of the op and then allowed full liquids from the 2nd day. For a week. I then go onto pureed foods for a week and then onto solid foods. For the first 2 days post op I was fine on the liquids now I'm just frigging hungry!!!! Please can we stay in touch seeing that we got banded at the same time.

It's weird we all have different post op instructions i was banded a wk ago today and I was allowed full liquids on day 3....sat was my 1st ok day without having hunger pain all day

I was banded on Oct. 12 and I'm still on a liquid diet. My diet consists of Water and 3 Protein shakes a day. I was also on this diet for the week prior to my banding. So I'm really getting ready for something more. I go tomorrow for my post op appointment. I sure hope we can move this forward.

Good luck to all!

Cyndy

YES I would love a banding buddy. This has changed my life and love other peoples insight,

Hi there, I was also banded on Thursday 13 October, and my experience has been slightly different. I was put on clear liquids on the day of the op and then allowed full liquids from the 2nd day. For a week. I then go onto pureed foods for a week and then onto solid foods. For the first 2 days post op I was fine on the liquids now I'm just frigging hungry!!!! Please can we stay in touch seeing that we got banded at the same time.

I was banded 10/10. Day 1: Liquid Days 2-14: Full Liquid

I didn't make it the entire time on the full liquids. I felt sick...queezy, shakes, headaches and I have 3 kiddos to keep up with. I added a small amount of cottage cheese, Protein shakes and flaked fish. It helped so much in my opinion. Today is my 2 week check up and I'm looking forward to moving things along.

I was banded 10/10. Day 1: Liquid Days 2-14: Full Liquid

I didn't make it the entire time on the full liquids. I felt sick...queezy, shakes, headaches and I have 3 kiddos to keep up with. I added a small amount of cottage cheese, Protein shakes and flaked fish. It helped so much in my opinion. Today is my 2 week check up and I'm looking forward to moving things along.

I could have protein shakes, Creamy soup and all the juice I wanted. I was only on clear stuff for two days. You need protein! Call you DR!