Hi all,

I'm post op day 4 and the gas and healing is still really inhibiting my appetite. I'm just not hungry, which I know is normal. My question is how does soup and broth not just slide through? Or does it? I'm not rushing to any other foods, although I want to.

I'm learning all I can. Also, should I wait 30 minutes until after broth or shakes? Or liquids in general? Or is that just after you eat solids?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

The 30 minute rule is for when you are on mushy, soft, and then solid foods.

Broth does go right through, as does water etc. The purpose of having these things during this phase is to give yourself some nutrients (they will help with hunger too) but more importantly is to keep you hydrated. So have at it!

you are still very swollen on the inside hence why you are hungry or seem full

as you heal, your appetite will return..it did with me..and your positive thinking will need to come into play...liquids are liquids and will pass straight thru..please sip sip and sip...once you start (eating) just stop at 20 minutes and my dr suggested waiting 30 min after eating.....i think you are going to do just great

I was banded 12/21 and have been feeling great. I have had very minimal gas or pain. I do walk A LOT so maybe that really helps. I was wondering when I can start driving again. My husband has to work tonight and I have to take the kids to both grandparents house..... Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I was banded 12/21 and have been feeling great. I have had very minimal gas or pain. I do walk A LOT so maybe that really helps. I was wondering when I can start driving again. My husband has to work tonight and I have to take the kids to both grandparents house..... Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

If you are not taking pain meds that made you unable to drive safely then you can go ahead. I drove two days after surgery AND I was off pain meds.

I agree go for it....glad you are feeling so well.

I drove the next day, only took pain meds like 2 days and only at night.

Good to know! I am off my pain meds so I am going to go ahead and drive. Thanks everyone for your help! Have happy holidays!