So, Ive been reading..and it looks like all of us have different rules for the post-op diet, from our physicians.

I have to be on a CLEAR liquid diet for 4 weeks, following my surgery. That includes 60g of Protein shakes a day.

doesnt that seem a bit..strict to you?

Thoughts?

i was banded on fri and have to be on clear liquids for 7 days and I'm starving. I can't imagine 4 weeks. Protein shakes after 7 days and and mushies beginning day 14.

No ... my doctor said to be on clear liquids for 4 weeks after surgery also! I am going to do it - we will lose a lot of weight! Do it!

My pre-op was 2 weeks of liquids, my post op is 3 days clear liquids, 10 days full lipuids (meaning I can have strained Soups and shakes), 2 weeks mushies. Then I go in for a fill and have at least 1 week of liquids again. So in total I will be on liquids for 5 out of 7 weeks.

I just keep telling myself that it will all be worth it when my DH says something flattering for the first time.

Steph

I guess my doctor must be strict because when he said 4 weeks of liquids after surgery I think he meant only liquids no mushies... I am all aboard if it makes me lose the weight - it will suck but it will not suck as bad of being overweight!

Mines Is 1 Week Liquid , Week2 Mush Stage Week3 Solids

I guess my doctor must be strict because when he said 4 weeks of liquids after surgery I think he meant only liquids no mushies... I am all aboard if it makes me lose the weight - it will suck but it will not suck as bad of being overweight!

Every Dr seems to have different ideas - would really be nice if they could all agree for a change:D

The purpose of the liquid is not to lose weight but to give time for your stomach to heal after the op and so that you don't stretch your new little pouch. If you start eating too soon your stomach won't heal as quickly and this could possibly lead to complications later. So best follow whatever your Dr says.

Mine said 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks mushies, but I went for my post-op check up yesterday and the swelling and incisions were healing so well that I was told I could start with sloppy mushies.:hungry:

Danna

I was banded on November 14, 2007 and I am doing well. I am finally on solids and watching carefully what I eat until my 1st fill. I know I don't have restriction so I am paying close attention to what I eat and I have started walking. Since preop I have lost about 22 pounds and can't wait to my first fill so I can get restriction and really start to see some changes. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This board is very valuable and although I don't post often, everytime I need answers I read the post out here. So, thanks to all of my new family here at lapbandtalk.

Eulete

Here is what I have (banding on 12/21)

Hospital Stay -- Clear Liquids

Days 2-7 -- Full Liquid(Soups, Farina, Carnation Instant, etc

Weeks 2 & 3 Blended --Pureed

Weeks 4 & 5 -- Soft

Week 6 -- All tolerated foods

2 days Pre-Op: Liquids (wasn't hard, wasn't eating much anyway.. haven't ever)

Surgery 12/13/07: Had ice chips until midnight that night

12/14/07: Barium/Swallow study: Had broth and jello afterward.

Week 1: Liquids (broth, cream soups, jello, sf pudding, sf popcicles, apple sauce, etc) My Doc doesn't care for protein shakes, especially since I'm lactose intolerant. I can do yogurt and have gotten the Dannon Danimals Strawberry Explosion Smoothies (the kids have a TON less sugar than the adult portion) I can have 2 oz at a time.

Weeks 2-4: Pureed foods

Week 4+: Small portions of regular foods

I think some of the terminology people are using is confusing. Protein shakes are not clear liquid. Clear liquids are broth, water, tea, sugar free popcicles and stuff like that. My Doctor said clear liquids for two days and then pourable food such as protein shakes or non-fat milk for the rest of the week. At week two I can have very soft food such as yogurt, very thin mashed potatoes, blended soups with no lumps, very thin hot cereal and of course protein shakes. At week four I can start with foods blended in food processor into fine chunks and go from there to see what I can tollerate. I will get my first fill 5-6 weeks after surgery. My Doctor is part of Western Barriatric group in Reno and they specialize in Bariatric surgery. They are a Barriatric Center of Excellence so they are very thorough.