Hi all. I am getting banded the 5th march and am very excited. I just have one concern, I haven't been given a list of what liquids I eat/drink in the first week. I will have to go shopping on the weekend. What should I have on hand?

The first week, clear liquids. You are not really going to want much that first week anyway. I had Chicken broth, popsicles, green tea (warm) and lots and lots of water and crystal light. I can honestly say, for the first 2 weeks after surgery, I wasnt really hungry at all. But when that hunger reared its ugly head, I could have eaten enough to make up for those 2 weeks!!!

You should contact your doctor, mine gave me a complete list, before and after surgery for all phases. Good luck!

That is so adorable 5 sleeps to go!! Love that!

I remember being that excited in the countdown mode!!!!! Best of luck to you sweetie!!!! I had sugar free popsicles, crystal light, sugar free jello, and clear broth. I was hungry beginning with week 2 and could not wait to go to mushies!

I was hungry that first week! My dr gave me a booklet with all the information. I had 3 to 4 protein shakes a day, sugarfree Jello,posicles and broth. It was a tough 2 weeks for me. Today I started the 5 day pouch test and surprised I am doing fine on liquids only. If I could do 12 days of liquid postop before, I can do 2 days on the 5DPT!

My Dr gave me a booklet with all the necessary info. They are a center of excellence and allow the following:

- Phase one (first two weeks after surgery):

2% milk, low fat yogurt (no seeds or chunks), Protein supplement, Soups without lumps/chunks, tomato Soup w/added milk, non-fat milk powder, pureed soups (must strain through a sieve after blending), low-sodium vegetable juice, maximum 10oz per day 100% fruit juice diluted 1:1.

Phase 2 (2-4 weeks after surgery) is pureed foods.

Phase 3 (4-6 weeks after surgery) is soft foods.

After 6 weeks, you can start to eat "normal" foods. They recommend introducing new foods one at a time to make sure you can tolerate.

Hey I am March 5th as well. Yep 5 sleeps to go and READY!! Good luck.

Thanks everyone. I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow so I am hoping I will get all the literature then. Wow newme2010 we will be twins! Someone has told me prune juice is a must have. One more question. Do I have to have someone stay with me when I get home from the hospital or will I be ok for the day?

I mean newme12. Sorry!

How many sleep days now? trust me surgery is truly nothing! Good luck!

My Dr gave me a booklet with all the necessary info. They are a center of excellence and allow the following:

- Phase one (first two weeks after surgery):

2% milk, low fat yogurt (no seeds or chunks), Protein supplement, Soups without lumps/chunks, tomato Soup w/added milk, non-fat milk powder, pureed soups (must strain through a sieve after blending), low-sodium vegetable juice, maximum 10oz per day 100% fruit juice diluted 1:1.

Phase 2 (2-4 weeks after surgery) is pureed foods.

Phase 3 (4-6 weeks after surgery) is soft foods.

After 6 weeks, you can start to eat "normal" foods. They recommend introducing new foods one at a time to make sure you can tolerate.

Honestly everyone is different they just stretch it a bit with this menu ... It is no big deal.. but of course that is me talking 2 years out.. don't let this schedule worry you.. you will fiqure out a routine for the next 6 weeks after surgery.. You will do great! Good Luck!

GOOD LUCK ITS NOTHING AT ALL.....YOULL BE UP AND WALKING IN NO TIME........GOOD LUCK I HAD SURGERY DONE JAN 12TH DOWN 42 ILBS IN 7 WEEKS YIPPPPPIE..YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!

I remember being that excited in the countdown mode!!!!! Best of luck to you sweetie!!!! I had sugar free popsicles, crystal light, sugar free jello, and clear broth. I was hungry beginning with week 2 and could not wait to go to mushies!

Amen! Yelp I remember that menu... somehow it passes.. stick to the menu and schedule you will do fantastic!

GOOD LUCK ITS NOTHING AT ALL.....YOULL BE UP AND WALKING IN NO TIME........GOOD LUCK I HAD SURGERY DONE JAN 12TH DOWN 42 ILBS IN 7 WEEKS YIPPPPPIE..YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!

Wow that is fantastic!! I am working on getting back on track! It is amazing how fast it drops, but I have been at a stand still for a year, I know what I am doing wrong though, I am working out the kinks for this new Spring body!