Ok can someone please explain why the liquid Diets and Mushies after surgery. When do you know if your ready for real food???

I am starving !!!

Hehe I am starving too! I believe the reason is so that your stomachs can heal properly. I watched them do the lap band procedure on utube and good heavens no wonder we are sore!!

Yes, we're on the liquid then mushies to allow your stomach to heal,

Did you see a nutrionist pre-surgery? They should've given you a post surgical food schedule to follow.

I just got banded on Tuesday and I could not imagine putting anything but liquids in my stomach right now. I'm sure that will change by tomorrow! lol

I was banded on 1/29 I am on clear liquid diet, and now full liquids, but I made some soft eggs today and unsweetend applesauce, I feel a little weird, but not starved

I am really struggling with liquids. Can we have plain yogurt on this stage? I am day 5 post op. I am over soups & shakes.

You are on liquid post op because your doctor probably has sewn your stomach above and below the band to prevent it from moving; and you don't want your stomach churning (if you were to eat solids). Please follow your doctors orders. I know it's sucks but it is for your own good. My doctor said 7 days clear liquids (stock)and then on day 8 full liquids (tomato soup) for another 7 days. On day 15 I could have yogurt which I mixed with stick blender and added milk to make it thinner. Greek yogurt has more protein which makes you feel full longer. I recommend having your broth/soup and then wait an hour to have the protein shake. This will help with the head hunger. If you have everything at once you will have another 4 hours before you can eat again.

I am really struggling with liquids. Can we have plain yogurt on this stage? I am day 5 post op. I am over soups & shakes.

My dr has me on clear liquid for 2 days. Then full liquids for one week. Yogurt is included on this one. You should be fine, I think we will all have to learn to eat slower! Has anyone had nausea yet? They gave me that patch to wear for 3 days and I haven't had any, just wondering if that's fixing to change. Thanks for any help!

Stacey,

My dr said once you are on the mushy foods, try to add more in and see how you react. Just add things slowly that you can tolerate.