Well, this is my first posting. I was banded Thursday 4/6/06 after a year of researching. I am now a BMI of 29 (was 31 last week). I am very glad of the questions and answers on this site as I am sure I will have many and at least now I know where to go to find the answer. First question, as I am in 1 week post op, can I have sugar free fudgesicle or will this cause enlargement as well. Is this really a liquid if eaten prpewrly? I have hung tight to broth and jello and apple juice, but was getting sick of that and needed a little something. Also, should I still have shoulder pain? I am taking tylenol but about every 6 hours it comes back. Nothing too bad just alarming. I am also walking treadmill at lowest .09 (lol) speed about 4 times a day for 5-10 minutes. I appreciate any and all answers, this was a scary but positive step for me. Godd luck and God Bless all of you....

Wow you have a low BMI.

Welcome aboard. Let us know how you are doing. Everything you talked about sounds normal in the beginning. Just hang in there.

Keep doing the plan, I am one wk out from being banded. Wish it was tomorrow. Keep us posted on whats happening

Welcome! Nice to meet you! A fudgecicle would be considered full liquids, not clear liquids. Sorry! If your doc says clear, stick to clear! Congrats on your band! Sounds like you are doing well & experiencing normal post surgery stuff. For the gas try walking, a heating pad, gas-x & other gas relief products, & if all else fails.............glycerine suppositories. Keep up the good work!

What does your doctor's post-op diet specify you can eat? We can all tell you what's common, or what our doctors made us eat, but we really can't tell you if it's ok for you to eat a given food unless we know what Dr's orders are.

Some have endured the shoulder pain for weeks...

Actually fudgesicles are fine. My next qustion is...I had a terrible bout with gas just now. Today was the first time I used gas X (wondering now if it does the Opposite!). Also, as many here I am sure know, Sugar Free items cause GAS, why am I instructed to use sugar free jello,sugar free pudding, etc.....? I really think this has a Major impact on my gas as well.

Thank you Jack !