Hi there, I will be banded on 11/5 and have been given my instructions for post-op. Seems like there is a lot of variation between doctors on this and of course patients are all different, too. Here's mine: the day after surgery: clear liquids only followed by one week full liquids, then one week full liquids and smooth foods (mushies) followed by two weeks soft, moist foods. At that point I have a return visit with the surgeon to determine whether or not a fill is needed.

this sounds exactly what my orders were. in 6 weeks i got 3 cc put in. and just recently another 1.5 cc put in. on the 31st i am due for another fill.

this sounds exactly what my orders were. in 6 weeks i got 3 cc put in. and just recently another 1.5 cc put in. on the 31st i am due for another fill.

Thanks, Terry -- that's reassuring. Worried that only one day clear might be too lenient but I will follow the doctor's lead. They've done plenty of bands. I'm a gardener and have been making some things for the freezer: applesauce, cauliflower smoosh, etc. Also those cartons of Pacific organic Soups will come in handy for the full liquids phase....

That's the same program I had but they did advance me to soft/solid foods quicker than they had originally told me. Biggest thing to remember about the post op diets is they are a guideline that is written for hundreds of people. Follow the diet as bet you can but also keep in touch with your doc and let him know how you're doing through the stages. They may advance your stages or prolong them depending on how you're healing. Good Luck!

My doctor was way more strict! I was on liquids for 3 whole weeks! Then 1 week of mushy foods then FINALLY I could eat solids! I've had two fills of 1 cc each so I only have 2 ccs in my band but I'm consistently losing weight!

our plan is 3 phases in 3 weeks but not necessarily a week each. you don.t advance till you hit your protein/water/bowels goals. then advance one meal at a time. liquids, thicken liquids, purreed foods. after 3 weeks solid food. my surgeon doesn't require a presurgery diet at all. they simply ask you not to go to a buffet the day before surgery.