Hi all-

Just a quick thanks to everyone who has responded to my questions so far... I was banded last Tuesday (2/21) and you all have been a great help.

Now my question... How long did you all stick to *JUST* liquids?? I know 1 week is what I am supposed to do, but it is getting really hard. All the liquids are making me nauseous and I'm not getting in my Protein. If I had surgery last Tuesday, does that mean I can start pureed foods this Tuesday? Would it be very bad if I started a day earlier? Please let me know what you experienced/what you think... your feedback is much appreciated!

Hi! It depends on each doctor's directions. Mine said Clear Liquids for 5 days, then thicker liquids for 5 days, mushies for 5 days, semi-solids for 5 days, then solids when I felt ready. I tell you though, from each graduation into the next category, that first Protein shake, fat free refried Beans, etc were the BEST I ever had!

What instructions did your doctor leave for you? I would follow whatever he instructed just to be on the safe side. Take care and good luck! CONGRATULATIONS also!:clap2:

I was on liquids for 3 weeks, 2 weeks of clear liquids and 1 week of full liquids...you need to folllow your Dr.s post op instructions, every Dr. has a different post op plan. Follow the rules , do not deviate from his instructions, there is a reason he gave them to you. You need to heal, eating too soon before your Dr. allows it could jeopardize things with your band. I know it is hard but there is light at the end of the tunnel, hang in there

Drink Protein drinks to get in your protein, it helps curb hunger and may help with the nausea

I was on liquids for 3 weeks (in reality i'm still on 60% liquids at week 4/5)

My clinic provided Protein Soups and shakes to help with hunger and now i'm off them i'm missing them ... i think my protein intake is too low

My Dr had me on liquids for 3 days and then modified liquids (pudding, potatoes, oatmeal, etc) for 4 days and I can start things like pureed chicken today if I want on day 7. I think I am going to try it...but every Dr is different.....and you need to do what your Doc says..good luck!

2 days prior to surgery (today is day #1 of those 2), and I *think* 3 days after. The pre-op liquids is sugar free, the post-op is sugar free & clear.

Oh, you know what? I'm a big fat liar.

At all times I can do Jell-O, so I guess it depends on whether you consider that a liquid or a (semi) solid.

I was on clear liquids for days 1-4, full liquids for days 5 and 6. Now I a on mushies for 2 weeks, then "soft" but not blended for 2 weeks.

Good luck!

My official bandster answer is 3 weeks. My official normal person that has to live without her belly aching is 2 weeks.

I had clear liquids for week 1, full liquids week 2, mushies week 3, and worked to softer solids on week 4. It seems like every doctor has different guidelines. Follow yours and play it safe.

GNC sells ready to drink Isopure protein in flavors in a fridge. Each has 40 grams of protien a pop..it doesn't taste that good, but it is a good way to to get in some clear protein. They run about 3.59 apeice here.