Hi everybody! I'm getting banded on 16 July...I'm getting worried on EXACTLY what is good for me to drink/eat after surgery? I know my doc says first 2 weeks is clear liquid...is that ANY clear liquid?? Or are people doing clear Protein drinks?

If you look around the forum, you'll discover that there are a LOT of differences in doctor recommendations. Some surgeons tell their freshly banded patients to try mashed potatoes etc. 2 days after the surgery, others put theirs on Clear liquids for two weeks (haven't seen anything more conservative than that, though). Personally, I was on full liquids right after surgery for a week, blended/mushies for another week and then gradually added "real" food.

The consensus from the board will be that you should follow whatever your doctor recommends. I agree with that.

However, I do think it is fair to have a discussion with your surgeon as to WHY they recommend whatever they recommend. There is, in my opinion, a BIG difference in "rules" that prevent serious complications with the band and "rules" that maximize weight loss (which, in my mind, are more negotiable until you're in the green zone)

Your best bet is to ask your doctor for examples. As stated above, every doctor has their own idea what is best. Most doctors will even give a print out or folder of what to eat on what phase, including examples.

I was on clear liquids after surgery. That included clear Protein drinks not the milky ones those fell under full liquids. Did your Dr. tell you whether or not to drink Protein shakes? If he said yes I would assume he wanted them to be clear. But to be sure you should call. They wanted me on The Isopure, nasty. I could not tolerate them I found there second choice much better just not as much protein, they were nectar, fuzzy navel flavor, it is really good. I think powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has some clear also but I'm not sure. I bought mine online at BariactricAdvantage.com. Good luck

~~~Stephanie

Hi everybody! I'm getting banded on 16 July...I'm getting worried on EXACTLY what is good for me to drink/eat after surgery? I know my doc says first 2 weeks is clear liquid...is that ANY clear liquid?? Or are people doing clear protein drinks?

Every doctor is different. I got a list from mine stating what was acceptable. Broth, jello, pudding, protein shakes, sugar free pops. Usually when you do your consultation they give you all of that and being your surgery has been schedule I am surprise you don't have handouts containing that information.