After having my surgery postponed 2 days, I was banded October 6th. I am doing well --no problems. I am getting a little tired of popsicles and Jello --any other suggestions?

hormannk

Glad to hear you are doing good. Keep us posted.

How long are you on Clear liquids? That's the worst part - full liquids get better, and mushies are almost heaven!

I hope your clear liquid days are almost over. All the doctors seem to be a little different in thier post-op diet instructions.

Good Luck to you.

How about something warm --- hot cup of tea w/ honey and lemon, or cup of beef or chicken broth? Cold V-8 low sodium juice tasted good.

This was what I lived on for 3 days. We started full liquids today. Life does get better. We did go out for Eggdrop soup and it was so good. Warm liquids seems to agree with my wife much better than cold. Everything agrees with me.LOL.

Orange Jice with no pulp was a good one for me, it seemed to keep the hungries at bay a little longer then the gatorade or water. Chicken broth was also a main staple for me during the liquid stage. How long is your liquid stage?

Thanks for the replies. I am on clear liquids for 2 weeks and then get to go to soft liquids like pudding etc.

hormannk

Congratulations, Hormannk!! Welcome to the world of the banded.

I really enjoyed the yogurt drinks at this stage. It's not exactly clear, but they gave me one the next day following surgery in the hospital.

Congratulations!!!! Hang in there!

Hormannk,

Glad to hear your doing well....things still going good? liquids is the worst thing EVER!!!Are you off the clears, can u eat creamy's now? When you are going and busy get some of the Soup at hands! They were a godsend for me, and boy are they good too!! Also, tomato soup with cheese in it, gives you your Protein and not to mention it's just really good!! Let me know how you are!

katie

I had hot chocolate and decaf with real cream, warm milk, Gatorade and apple juice, plus my Jello and broth. Then one day I counted all the liquid calories I was consuming. I started diluting my juices to cut back on my sugar intake because it's surprising that you can go overboard on calories when you're not even eating! All those Fudgesickles and Koolaid add up unless they're sugar free.