Hello everyone! I am 40hrs post-operative. I had the lap band and a large hiatal hernia repaired. I just have a quick question about food that I'm hoping you all can help me out with. My doctor says to eat until you are satisfied, not until you are full. I don't have a very large appetite since having surgery. I'm also not having trouble keeping food down either: no nausea or vomiting. My paperwork says to have at least 1/2 a cup of liquid/liquid foods every hour that I'm awake. Well, my question is, can I go over that 1/2 cup? For instance, I just had a 1/2 a cup of low sodium chicken broth followed by a sugar free/fat free vanilla pudding cup with tiny sips of water in between. I'm eating very slowly, and I feel very satisfied. Does this seen like a lot of food to you all or is this ok? I apologize for this post being so long. Thank you for all of your help!

My doc put my on shakes straight after surgery I was only allowed three. If ur dr says its ok then it must be if your not hungry don't eat though, maybe just have done water on the hour your not hungry

You're fine.

My Dr. puts his patients on liquids only for about 4 days post op, then you gradually add creamy foods like puddings.. I am just now on regular foods and I had surgery on Jan 15.. but each Dr. has a different protocal.. sounds like you are doing great...