Is there a reason I shouldn't have any type of dairy within the first two weeks of sugery?

Only if you are lactose intolerant or your doctor specifically told you not to.

I was drinking skim milk and having sugar free pudding within days of surgery.

I was only dairy free the first 2 days. Check with your Dr.

I'm 6 days banded and have been on liquids. Yesterday I had oatmeal with milk and had no problems. Wondering if cottage cheese would be ok to eat. Does anyone know?

My surgeon allows Cottage Cheese in full liquids, but check with your Dr/Nutritionist to be sure.

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Ok, I will thank you.

My nutritionist and surgeon advise against milk because anything with the word tose in it processes as a sugar and can slow down weight loss. Lactose, fructose, ect., but It's true each surgeon seems to have slightly different approach.

I have had a hard time eating and have lost 7 lbs in the last four days, so I was hoping to try something besides broth. So far, so good.

I only got about a half a cup down but it wa amazing!

My doctor wanted clear liquids for 7 days, but I could also have protein shakes (yes those were not clear). For me cottage cheese was a mushie which I could not have until week 3.

I had my 1st week post op appointment today so I got banded last Monday my dr told me I can start with soft foods today I can't wait I'm so done with the liquid diet did not mention milk thank god I don't like it

I drank tea and coffee from day 1 with skimmed milk .. for the protein at least

I drank tea and coffee from day 1 with skimmed milk .. for the protein at least

I'm jealous Cazzy. I am caffiene free for another 2 weeks. My body needs coffee. I've also been drinking decaf iced tea. That doesn't bother me as much as it is the flavor of the tea that I like, but I really MISS my coffee.

Isnt it strange how things like tea and coffee in the UK are allowed and to my knowledge that seems pretty much across the board here with all different surgeons. I never drink it strong and i always add a good slug of milk, maybe the US surgeons think if they give u permission to drink coffee u will get to drink starbucks ( or another make ! ) non stop all day long lol etc ...

Now i would have died without my cups of hot tea

I have been drinking hot tea in the mornings to "fake" the coffee ritual. I love my decaf teas, but they are not coffee. LOL

Some Dr's only allow clear liquids the first week, but two sounds a little excessive...

I'm five days in almost six and I'm craving cereal very bad!!! Can I have that?