Hi. I am new to this forum and was banded yesterday morning. I feel a great deal of discomfort on my left side (from the gas I assume??).

I am looking for advise on post-op diets. So far I have only had Water and I have no appetite. Any suggestions on good liquids to start with besides water and broth? Is it too soon for a protien shake or tomato Soup?

i waited until my 5th day before i started my protien shakes. I alternated crystal light decaf tea with sugar substitute broth and sfpopsicles and sugar free fudgesicles back and forth untili was able to start the mushies and it did fine for me. i know what you mean about the appetite i didnt always have an appetite either.

Did your doctor give you some kind of plan? I would check with them first because everyones after care is so different here. The banding area has to heal and every surgeon has their own way to deal with it.

Congrats on the banding, and welcome to our New Years Knockouts group!:clap2:

Congrats on being banded. First I would check with your Dr on post op diet. I started sipping on my protein drinks the second day. I kept in in the fridge and everytime I walked by I took a sip. I also had the Kelloggs K2o protein water, and drank that also.

good luck.

Lois

your doctor shouldhave given you a post op diet info sheet or something. I was on clear liquids for a week including broth, water, two protien shakes ( I had to thin them out) coffee, hot tea, and diluted applae and grape juice. The second week I was able to add cream soups to that.