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Good question. It's probably safe for a short period of time, but do you really want to reteach yourself to eat like that? I always tell myself and my husband, I'm not on a diet, I'm changing the way I eat. So, the question is, for you, is this a realistic way to eat for the long haul? If it is, then maybe. The only concern is how you are getting in your Protein. Remember, you want protein because that keeps you strong and promotes weight loss. You wouldn't want your body to adapt that low calorie level so that when you begin eating again, you gain. Following the rules given to you by your doctor or nutritionist is probably the best way. Good luck, regardless of what you decide!

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sxybk, did you surgeon give you a diet to follow? If so, you need to follow that. If they didn't you need to call them and ask for instruction.

When you're first banded, everyone goes threw different phases, liquids, mushies and solid food. I wonder where your Dr wants you?

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I juss had my band put in 12days ago .. im on a liquid diet , n due to da nutritious the end of the week,iam in it to win it ,but its tough. Thanks for ure advice ;)

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I juss had my band put in 12days ago .. im on a liquid diet ' date=' n due to da nutritious the end of the week,iam in it to win it ,but its tough. Thanks for ure advice ;)[/quote']

I agree the liquid phase is tough but it gets better and once you meet with your nutritionist she will guide you.

Like one of the above posters said its going to be a new healthier way of eating, no more dieting, that's why I had the lapband, Yoyo dieting made me fatter and fatter and even though I succeeded at first I eventually failed and put back on all the weight lost them some.

Now I've mentally retrained myself that no food is off limits and in moderation but honestly I no longer crave junk, just good Protein with lots of veggies and salads and feel so much more healthier and energetic.

You can do this and when you look in the mirror in 12 months time youll see how worth it it has been.

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Really ok , u sound juss like me about the yoyo diets ,my family wrre like y go thru the sugery bein that they seen me in pain, but i keep tellin my self this goin to werk, its like im fighting for my life but i no its wierth it! N i tell my fam i dont wana get thin then fatter again, i wana get thin be healthy train my body to eat better, n stay dat way, n thanks for putting me at ease wit goin to the nutritionist i so appropriate it..

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