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It has been 7 days since my surgery. Every day I have been stuggling with major hunger issues due to the liquid diet. I was drinking something at least every 2 to 3 hours, yet I could not shake my growling stomach.

Last night I broke down and had 2 Tsp of Creamy Lite Peanutbutter. I could not help myself. I licked it slowly off the spoon. It made me feel full all night and I don't seem to have any bad symptoms. But I am still worried.

Does anyone know the effects of Peanutbutter during the liquid phase???? :eek:

My surgeon only required liquids a few days and then soft foods. But, within a week, I was eating some food. I didn't even know that there were the official food stages until this forum. But, now by band has slipped and I really think it did it in early after my band. I can't help but think that if I'd gone through the official food stages it wouldn't have happened. Once I get my band repaired or replaced, I guarantee that I will follow the weeks of liquids.

My surgeon only required liquids a few days and then soft foods. But, within a week, I was eating some food. I didn't even know that there were the official food stages until this forum. But, now by band has slipped and I really think it did it in early after my band. I can't help but think that if I'd gone through the official food stages it wouldn't have happened. Once I get my band repaired or replaced, I guarantee that I will follow the weeks of liquids.

Very brave and helpful of you to post this for others to see. Who knows if it caused your band to slip, but if we eat right post op, so our band has time to heal in place, we eliminate one possible reason why.

I hope the repair/replacement goes well.

My doc actually recommends putting peanut butter into your protein shake if your hungry (pre- or post-op). It's more filling and it's delicious! But I believe you should avoid eating peanut butter by itself until mushies.

What kind of protein shakes do you guys use?

I use Unjury chocolate plus skim milk and some ice with my peanut butter. This is so good, my 8 yo son asks for one after school every day!

Got a psycholigist on board? time to go, its too soon for self sabotage!

Per my Dr's instructions peanut butter thinned with skim milk was allowed during mushies? liquids? I cannot remember exactly - but it was on my list of appoved foods REALLY early on, it is an excellent source of good fats and protein...check with your doc! Good luck!

Marla, Your guidelines sound like what my doc's are. Who is your doctor?

I use slim fast low carb shakes. Less exotic, but readily available and not too bad. I mix in a small pack of baby food fruit into a vanilla one (after the clear liquids phase) and it helps to vary the taste a lot. Mango with nutmeg tastes very good.