Hi all, I am now 8 days post op and have been on liquids. I am about to drive myself and everyone around me crazy. I really need food, but I know I can't. Does anyone have any creative ways they've been handling the liquid diet? I'm trying to stay positive, but I can totally tell it's changing my mood and attitude.

I haven't been a bit hungry and am post op day 3. Today I did het down 3/4 of a protein shake, a little gelatin and about 1/3 cup of tomato soup for dinner. But if I tried to eat anything else I know I'd be miserable. My only concern is that this is around 700 calories and that seems extreme. No saline in my band either.

Mom, don't fret. I doubt I got that much down the first three days If I drank more than a couple ounces I felt like I was going to throw up. Everyone is different. I didn't feel hungry for a good six weeks. In fact, in the beginning I was taking in so little I actually got too weak to get out of bed.

Mom.. there I mo waybthats 700 Cal's..

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Mom.. there I no way thats 700 Cal's..

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I haven't been a bit hungry and am post op day 3. Today I did het down 3/4 of a protein shake, a little gelatin and about 1/3 cup of tomato soup for dinner. But if I tried to eat anything else I know I'd be miserable. My only concern is that this is around 700 calories and that seems extreme. No saline in my band either.

I wish I was like that...I have no problem putting down about 8oz at a time. I keep the calories very low tho. That's why I was looking for something else that I could eat (drink) something with more substance. I think I average about 300-500 calories a day

My phone app said 700 but I wasn't sure either. The jello was regular though--not sugar free. I've for to buy some sf!!!

No I don't regret getting it at all... It's just a big adjustment that I'm trying to continue wrapping my head around. I want to succeed in the worse way, the liquid diet is just making it hard at times... This siteis great tho, whenever I feel weak or down they're always someone put me back on track. You will be fine too, if you have any questions u can always ask me, although I come to this site to find a lot of my answers. Good luck to u and keep me posted.

Tammy.. i will remember to do that. like you, i want to/need to succeed in the biggest way ever with this lapband. if i dont i could end up having major heart issues, and being in a wheelchair. not much of a future. im three days post banded now, doing o.k. i do feel that im missing something solid to chew on and digest, but if i choose to ignore that, i know im satisfied. im experimenting a lot. ive lost a lot of weight in just these past three days. amazing. if you have tried something and its good, its tasty and its doable, post it, wont you... we need as much input for new ideas as possible.

I know it is hard, I am on my last week of liquids, yay!!! I try to make it creative as well, I freeze my choc protein shakes to make popsicles, they are good..and now I am going to try a few of the tips..The way I look at it is, my mind also needs to adjust to this, as well as my body needs to heal...Soon I will be on my own..Hang in there, I can at least have cream soups which is a nice addition as well as drinkable yogurts!! Good luck!!

I know it is hard, I am on my last week of liquids, yay!!! I try to make it creative as well, I freeze my choc protein shakes to make popsicles, they are good..and now I am going to try a few of the tips..The way I look at it is, my mind also needs to adjust to this, as well as my body needs to heal...Soon I will be on my own..Hang in there, I can at least have cream soups which is a nice addition as well as drinkable yogurts!! Good luck!!

this is a great idea... thanks for sharing it. i love creamy soups i guess over easter i will be having them.

I made lots of different veggie soups. pumpkin, mixed veg, lentil and used different herbs/spices for flavouring. They were really thick and yummy and they tasted like real food.

I do something similar. I don't cook, so it's easier for me to just buy canned Soup....whatever kind....add chicken stock or skim milk, and stick it in the Magic Bullet. It chops up any chunks and thins it out. Pop it in the microwave for a minute or two.....and dinner is served!

I'm 7 days post op & I feel the same way