Hello, I am 5 days pre-op. I am feeling well. I am just not sure if I am drinking enough. I am supposed to be on 3 meals of protein shakes, about 4 oz per meal. And clear liquids in between. I am trying with the clears, and not doing too well with the shakes. They taste worse now than before surgery. :rolleyes . I have been able to do about 6-8 oz of shakes and maybe 10 oz clear liquids in between. I hope this is enough. They say I have to do shakes and clears for 3 weeks after surgery. Is this the normal? Need some advice, Thanks!!! :nervous

Hi Robyn,

Each doctor has their own post-op rules, 3 weeks of liquids seems a little long.

Most of the time its a week of clear liquids, a week of full liquids, a week of mushy foods, ect.

About the protien shakes, try different ones. Slim Fast, Atkins, Boost... diffferent brands has slightly different flavors/taste. You may like one and cant tolerate the taste of another.

For the water intake, try filling up a large cup/bottle and sip sip sip ALL day long. Youll be suprised how fast you can consume it.

Another idea is popsicles. This is another way of getting in some liquids.

Congrat's on getting banded!

Yes...very normal, but very hard to follow. My dr wants me on liquids for 3wks post op...but I'm sneeking in some semi-soft foods, like cottage cheese and yogurt. I'm 1 1/2 weeks after post-op. Good luck!