Hello, I was banded on April 12 and am still on liquids (although thicker now) until Friday. I'm having a hard time stomaching them, I don't know if its me feeling full or just getting disgusted with the choices I have (soup soup and more soup or yogurt) that I have no interest in them at all. I'm also having a hard time not drinking cold liquid and my surgeon wasn't too detailed about how long that had to go on for. Before surgery I was constantly drinking something, mostly water or tea, cold and through a straw. Now I can't do either of those and so I hardly drink anything at all which I know isn't a great idea. Just wanting to vent and see if anyone else has had this issue. I know this will pass...I keep telling myself that everyday!

Hey! I was banded on the 2nd of April, and I have just pass this phase. Let me tell you, it passes! I could hardly drink anything in the first two weeks, as well as thicker liquids were really heavy initially and made me feel sick! It's just the swelling around the band. Eventually, liquids like water will go down much easier and eating mushies will be the best thing you ever experienced! As far as not wanting food, I found it was fear that stopped me. I only ate because I had too because I didn't know how I would feel after:) good luck and the next week you should feel some relief

Xx Lexi

you are so very newly out of surgery and your insides are swollen, bless your heart..its hard to get anything down...i recall that was the issue with me..(have no fear as the swelling subsides, it will get easier)..you need to sip and sip some more and then sip more,,staying hydrated is key.....SF popsicles saved me...and little sips of protein is important as that will feed/fuel your body until reg foods are started again....its hard yes, but its worth it...hang in there okay

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I was banned on April 11th and have been feeling the same way - not wanting to drink anything... Glad to know that it will subside and the name of the game is to sip.

I've really enjoyed reading all your replies, thank you so much for reminding me this will not last. I feel much better today then I have since surgery so I'm going to try and drink a little more today. Looking forward to Friday and trying the mushy foods, but hopefully like Bandedlexi said I won't let the fear get to me. I know in time it will be like second nature, I just need to get used to it. And carolinagirl, SF popsicles are the best right now, thanks!

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