how many days post -op did you do clear liquids before starting to work your way into full liquids? how long did you do liquids all together?

I did 7 days of clear liquids. I am now into my 7 days of full liquids. At the end of this 7 days, I will have been on liquids 24 days (including 10 days of pre-op liquid diet).

Hi Brandie-I was only on clear liquids the day of surgery. The next day I was on cream soups, cream of wheat, etc for a week. After that I had a week of soft foods like cottage cheese, tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. Then on to regular foods if tollerable. Each doctor is different it seems in what they require you to do diet-wise.

I also was only on clear liquids the day of surgery, but then moved to "modified full liquids" for 3 weeks, which was basically clear liquids (water, broth, diluted juices, Crystal Light, popcicles, etc.) plus protein drinks. From there I moved to soft foods.

Brandie - if you are unsure - ask your DOCTOR - each doctor is different in what they want a person to do.

So be on the safe side and make that call.

Good luck!

I was on strict clear liquids for 3 days post-op then I advanced to full liquids and yogurt, protein shakes, SF jello for the next 21 days.

I am Clear Liquids 2 weeks

Weeks 3-6 Full Liquids & soft stuff (pudding like)

Then 6+ weeks....full food, but starting slow

i had to do 3 weeks full liquids 2 weeks mushies 1 week soft

I was banded on 9/22 and have been on clear liquids since. I see the doctor tomorrow and will then go on full liquid for 2 weeks. Then after that it is on to mushies for I don't know how long. This surgeon is very conservative. I was on liquid only for 2 weeks prior to surgery meaning that I haven't had solid food since 9/7. And I am starving!!!

Cleo's mom, I can hear your hunger pangs! yikes

My schedule: Day of surgery, clear liquids. Week one, full liquids. Weeks 2 & 3 mushies. Week 4+ regular foods.