Hi Everyone,

I am a bit concerned, my doc says liquid for just a few days before the surgery,(depending on your BMI) and I guess I understand that after placing over 4,000 bands he knows how much is really needed. But for post op apparently it is ok to be on full liquids in less than a week. You can blend Soups, smoothies etc, just have to be sure it is not chunky at all. Sounds good, but so ,many of yoy talk about Clear Liquids for 2 weeks!! and then full for another two?

Anyone out there, especilly Dr. R in Mexico patients know? If you did full liquids after a few days how did yoy feel? Any problems at all?:help: :help:

Thank you!

I was on full liquids by the time I left the hospital. They had me drink some carnation instant breakfast before I could be discharged. When I got home I also had yogurt, pudding, and creamy soups and I had no problem tolerating them. Granted the first week out I had no appetite so I was lucky to get down 1/2 a pudding cup at a time and I would feel very full, but about a week after I was banded my appetite returned and I could eat larager portions. But overall I had no issues with full liquids.

Thanks Chrispy! That makes me so happy also, because i will not feel like I am starving!!

I was on full liquids starting day 4 post-op. The first week I could care less about eating. Definitely not normal for me. I got full on 1/4 cup of Jello. But now I'm at Day 10 and on full liquids. I have 5 more days until soft foods. I can't wait! I'm getting tired of liquids. But if I make whatever I'm eating too thick my body tells me. So liquids it is for a few more days.

It helps me to drink a hot tea in the morning. Unfortunately my appetite has returned with a vengeance! Kind of a bummer. I liked it better when I wasn't hungry. I guess I understand now why people say that this beginning time is about healing and not weight loss.

I'm in the same boat Cat. The appetite coming back does totally stink. It's funny - I read your blog and you and I have a lot in common. Our age, the shoulder pain, the port incision drainage, getting hungry every two hours on the soup, etc. Although I'm not allowed mashed potatoes on liquids, so I have total potato envy! lol.

I was on liquids for 10 days and then progressed to mushies for one week and on to normal foods. Each doctor has different rules they have you follow. The important thing is that you follow what your doctor has regimented for you.