Hi All and Happy Holiday.

I can't believe it has been over 1 week since my surgery. As I have shared I was so uncomfortable after surgery, I was like..."What did I do", but I have to say every day got better. I'm so happy I can't believe it, I have more energy, I cleaned out my clothes closet, started going up and down the basement stairs more then twice in one day, my pants are already loose.

When I first came home from the hospital I had no desire to eat (full liquids that is) for so long. I couldn't smell food, the thought of it made me sick, but towards the end of this week I really started to feel hungry, the thought of another Protein or Soup meal just doesn't seem to cut it!

I have been on full liquids since 2 days after surgery and I have to say I'm just starting to feel hungry. I see my surgeon in a few days (Wednesday) to remove the stiches and can't wait, I'm ready to move to Stage 4.

How long did all of you stay on Full Liquids (Stage 3) before moving to Stage 4;baby food/mushy's,

Hi Corgi, I was on clear liquids for 3 days, and I'll be on full liquids for 2 weeks. I don't get to start mushies until next Saturday. Of course, this has given me the opportunity and excuse to remember and use all my mad soup skillz. (my son isn't a soup eater)

Corgi I was only on clear liquids for 3 days after surgery then I was on full liquids the rest of the week. I started on mushy's yesterday and am doing good so far with everything I have tried.I 'm just taking small bites and making sure that everything is very small and mashed good. No problems yet.This was what my dr. told me to do but please everyone follow your Dr's rules !!!

Corgi, each doctor has his own insturctions. Mine wanted a week of each... a week of clear liquids, a week of full liquids, a week of mushy stuff. The 4th week is usually the hardest - you become VERY hungry by then.

Good luck.

BTW, How's the weight loss?

I was on two weeks of full liquids, then on to the mushy stage, yummmmm!

Same as Pat... Good luck with your new band!!!

I was on 1 week of clears liquids, 2 weeks of full liquids and then started slowly on regular food. My doc and nutritionist wanted me to be wary of the mushies as it's so easy for people like me to fall back on them and that can make my weight loss journey tougher. Each doctor is very different and you need to follow YOUR DOCTOR'S instructions.