I was banded this past Wednesday (05/03) and I have started to have some trouble drinking and eating when I am sitting down. I can stand and have no problems with mushies, but sitting down makes even Water tough to go down. My doctor's suggested diet has liquids for only 24 - 48 hours post op. Any one experienced this?

Gene

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Liquids should be at least a good week. The next week you can have creamy liquids, the 3rd week mushies and then you gradually add in stuff like fish. Your body needs to heal. Plus you are still swollen and that is most likely the problem.

Small, very small, sips of clear fluids.

If you do a search for post op diets you will find lots of info that people have shared.

Congratulations, susan

Gene, as you can see I had the same doctor as Susan so the same from me but I can't believe he did not put you on post-op restrictions. Your stomach does have to heal and mine was swollen and bloated for about four or five days. I am two weeks out and just today started mushies. Let me know if I can help any other way.

Gene, I'd suggest full liquids for a while till everything settles down. I agree that swelling is the problem, plus sitting down compacts everything, and until the swelling goes down and you drop some weight, you will need to be careful with your new band. In the Food Forum, there is a Sticky with the Food Stages. You need to check with your doc, but just because doc says clear liquids for 48 hours, doesn't mean you should jump to, say, tuna on day 3. Or day 6 for that matter. Listen to your body/band and slow it down. How you doin' since lunchtime?

The trouble eating and drinking while sitting has gone away. I guess I was swollen. Thanks fof all the advice.

Gene

So glad to hear your better!