I was wondering - since everyone's post op diets are so different. How long do people need to wait before moving to a mushie diet.

Thanks

my doc said two weeks of clear liquids, but i couldnt stand it. on the one week mark, i ate a piece of baked fish with no problems. i just chewed it until it swallowed itself. I've also had creamy liquids and a little homemade lowfat sugar free chocolate ice cream. but i felt great after two day and only took pain meds for one day. i was determined to get over the surgery and get on with my life. i'm still not straining myself much just to be safe.

I am on a 2 week Clear liquid diet, on which I am starving. I wish I could have soups or yogurt...only 5 more days!

Days 1 nothing (surgery day)

Day two clear liquids

Days 3-10 liquids

1 week on mushies

Then 1 week on soft solids

Then regular solids (chew each piece of food 20 times)

I was never put on clear liquids specifically. For 10 days post-op I was told to have broths, protein shakes and yogurt. Beyond 10 days post op my nutritionist let me add in things like scrambled eggs (soft), oatmeal and cottage cheese. 6 weeks I can get back into the "normal" stuff....can't wait for that!

Everyone is different in what they can tolerate. I had strictly liquids for the first week and now that the stomach around band is healing I am able to tolerate anything I can puree in my mouth. I prefer to start with protein and yes, nothing to drink for an hour after you eat. This is the hardest thing for me to do but it is necessary to acheive my goal. Good luck

you can have have what you can tolerate. Try some pudding or strained soup. you will be much more satisfied

banded on 28th...clear liquids two weeks...i am starving!!! no protein drinks here...nothing good...i think i have the blues today... i'm really wondering ..can i do this? :help:

Twiggy, if you are starving try some creamy soups. With the milk as protein and the consistency it really filled me up. Good luck.

my dr has me on clear liquids, broths only, i wish i could have creamy soup!! i wonder if a lil sf hot chocolate would be ok? i can have coffee or tea with a lil milk or cream? thanks for ur advice..i cant wait till creamy soups!!!! or anything...i feel like i am in prison..anyone's support please i'll take it... i need to lose weight...i just feel like i'll never have good food again... sorry .....just depressed i think .. missing my friend...food:confused:

Always follow your doctors orders. In my case, he said that I could have anything that fit through a straw. That is why I moved to creamy soups.

I got banded last Friday the 30th and I thought I had it rough being on liquids for a week. It is only Monday and I am STARVING. I got on here to find out if anyone had any other opinions on the liquid diet?! Im gonna go crazy. I bought popsicles today, but I am not sure that will be enough! Any suggestions? I am listening!!!

Kathy:help:

Kathy, you should always consult with your doctor. However, My doctor said I could have anything that fit throug a straw. Creamy soup was the first thing that kept me full. It is milk based so it helps with the protein and keeps you full. I also ate a ton of jello and protein shakes.

heck right now i'd love a slim fast lol!!!

My doctor recommends purees (protein only) starting Day 3, and for 2 weeks. After that, things advance from soft to solid (still only protein) pretty quickly. In Week 4, if memory serves, nonstarchy veggies are added, and soon after, a fruit or legume serving/day is added. Other complex carbs (grains, starchy veggies) are not added back in until at least 75% of excess weight is lost--if then.

I did clear liquids for 2 days post-op, then full liquids for one week, then was allowed to advance to pureed/soft foods, like scrambled eggs, oatmeal, puddings, yogurts for one week. I tolerated that well so I will be able to advance to all mushies for one week, then on to regular foods. Yay! I have not had any problems with any particular foods yet. The first week post-op, I really had no appetite at all. Hang in there!