I am just wondering how long other people's surgeons had them on clear liquids after surgery? I feel like I need some protein or something I am just so hungry but still on clear liquids for 2 more days?

I am just wondering how long other people's surgeons had them on clear liquids after surgery? I feel like I need some Protein or something I am just so hungry but still on clear liquids for 2 more days?

Hi Rrobichaid2-

I had surgery on last Wednesday 10/24. My surgeon has me on all liquids (not just clear I can have SF Jello and pudding) for 7 days so tomorrow is my last day on liquids. Then i'm on to mushy's. It's been hard but I'm still maintaining.

Good Luck

Jbright

It really doesn't matter what other peoples Drs. told them it is what yours told you, you are in a partnership with him. You trusted him to open you up put a band around your stomache so listen to him on this. He is the one who will follow up with you .

If you ask enough people what to do eventually someone will telll you what you want to hear. I suggest you do what he told you, read the directions again if you are doubting..

It really doesn't matter what other peoples Drs. told them it is what yours told you' date=' you are in a partnership with him. You trusted him to open you up put a band around your stomache so listen to him on this. He is the one who will follow up with you .

If you ask enough people what to do eventually someone will telll you what you want to hear. I suggest you do what he told you, read the directions again if you are doubting..[/quote']

I am aware that I need to follow what my doctor has said And I never said I wasn't going to. I just wanted to know of other people went thru the same thing. So yes it does matter to me thank you

Whoa! Mayasgram, I thought that was sound and thoughtful advice you just gave.

Well saying something doesn't really matter when it obviously does to someone else is rude

Well saying something doesn't really matter when it obviously does to someone else is rude

This is a new experience for you (as well as myself). This is an open discussion forum and you are allowed to ask any question you feel necessary but be prepared for the positive or even negative response you may receive. People sometimes go overboard with their responses as if you are trying to break "your surgeons" or the "band rules" by asking a simple question. Inspite of the advice or information you receive on the board, I would hope you continue to follow your doctors orders. I understood your question and was interested in hearing what others have to say as well.

When I attended my pre-op class at the hospital the nurse had different post op instructions for each person based on their surgeon and procedure type. I posted my post-op diet up above and forgot to add my surgeon allows me to take in two Protein supplements a day in addition to the items I already listed.

JBright

I am just wondering how long other people's surgeons had them on clear liquids after surgery? I feel like I need some Protein or something I am just so hungry but still on clear liquids for 2 more days?

When were you banded? Your profile says Nov 16, 2012.

Just to cure your curiosity : after surgery 3 days clear

30 days full liquid

Like Mayasgram said, you'll find people all over the place with the Drs rules.She is one you want to mimic, look at her stats.

Def following my Drs. rules b/c I want this so bad!

Best wishes on your journey!

My doctor was not as strict, I only did two days of clear liquids than a week of full, a week of mushy and than progressed to soft and than all solids. I read the blogs and referred a lot to Lapband .com in the beginning just so I would get the rules down straight. I read the blogs and noticed that many people were different, I just assumed that some doctors were more strict depending on what outcomes they were having. I used a lot of protein shakes in the beginning, cream soups, koolaid, and SF pop cycles. I found the first 6 weeks to be very hard after banding, there was more to get used to than I had expected. A caution, please ask plenty of questions but always remember your doctor is your best source of evidence for the problem.Good Luck to You!

I am just wondering how long other people's surgeons had them on clear liquids after surgery? I feel like I need some Protein or something I am just so hungry but still on clear liquids for 2 more days?

well i was on clears for a week after surgery (and 2 weeks total liquids after surgery). so its up to each persons doctor and what they advise you/them.

some people follow the rules and some do not.

oh well, what can one do except do what the dr says.

all the best to you.