What type of Clear liquids can I drink, besides crystal lite?

My guy was also banded in Mexico and not permitted any type of food (only clear liquids) for the first three weeks or so after surgery.

Personally, I'd go insane. :sad_smile:

Have you connected with a bariatric program local to you? If so maybe ask them if they have a prescribed diet for you to follow?

I was banded on the east coast and I have been provided with a plan from my nutritionist.

Stage 1 - Full Liquid:

fruit juices (dilute 1/2 with water), pre-made yogurt drinks, cow's milk, soy milk, Lactaid milk, tomato or V8 juice.

hot cereals made very runny - oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits.

Soups, broth, strained cream Soup, tomato soup, thicker soups would have to be put into the blender to make them smooth.

Protein drinks, EAS Advantage, Atkins Advantage, Permalean, nectar, Designer whey, Any Whey, Isopure. I drink Isopure.....it comes in a 20 oz bottle, but I feel like I am over stretching my stomach when I drink the entire bottle to get the 40g of protein.

Jello, popsicles, pudding - sugar free

yogurt - dannon light and carb countdown

Phase 2 - pureed diet - weeks 3 & 4

consistency of smooth applesauce, baby food

Applesauce, instant mashed potatoes, saltines or oyster crackers, soft scrambled egg or soft boiled egg, low fat cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, sliced cheese, creamy Peanut Butter, mashed cooked Beans or refried beans, creamy tuna (use chuck light in water) or egg salad.

During stage 2, eat only 1/4 cup at a time, every 4 hours. And no drinking 30 minutes before or after eating.

Phase 3 - after week 4

cut up foods into small pieces and use good judgement.

I hope this helps!

I still don't know how many ounces of liquid to take in at a time during the first phase. I think I over did it last night with drinking 10 oz of hot cider and then about 30 minutes later, 6 spoons of cream soup. I was not comfortable!

Edited December 7, 200817 yr by captainjet

Hey Anne,

You need to follow what your doctor said, everyone is different and have different medical issues. I was told liquids for two weeks until post op appt. You want to make sure you heal properly to reduce complications later on. Trust me I UNDERSTAND about the liquids...but I would rather suck it up now...and take my time...and besides I look at it as...

.....we have eaten food for over 30 years a couple weeks without it won't hurt.

I was banded on Thursday 12/04 and i still have soarness and pain. havent been able to eat nothing other than water. gas is the major problem. my question is does, anyone really know how long does it take to heal? any suggestion would be great.

Hey Shahira,

For gas take some milk of magnesia...it will help. From my understanding healing takes between 4-6weeks.