I was a good girl, I was an angel. I was banded 12/29 and had a week of full liquids and a day of clear...over the holidays no less. I didn't cheat once.

After my surgery my doctor said my band is very loose. He said he could tell my stomach and liver had shrunk.

I am on my week of clear liquids after the surgery and I'm starving. I have had Special K protein water (1 a day, doc said I could have it), water, broth, yada yada. I really want a protein shake or some fat free/sugar free pudding.

My doctor said I could start full liquids on Monday the 5th. My question is...do you think I could cheat and start incorporating one protein shake a day up until Monday? I'm having trouble sleeping because I'm so hungry!

You can do it. And when the 2 days have passed you will feel stronger and better about yourself. This is all part of the process, it will be over before you know it.

Hang in there!

I hate to disagree with the doctors and the others on here, but I think a Protein shake would do you lots of good. When I had surgery in July, I was allowed to begin full liquids on day 4. That was the turning point for me. Once I had protein shakes and creamy Soups and yogurt, I felt great, had plenty of energy, etc. I say go for it. I only had to do one day of clear liquids before surgery. I imagine you're starving.

So you're a doctor?

If you have a Starbucks nearby..their Protein Vivanno drinks are a wonderful change of pace!!

The grande (medium) is 270+ calories. If it was me I'd avoid that like the plague. Drinking your calories is bad.

The grande (medium) is 270+ calories. If it was me I'd avoid that like the plague. Drinking your calories is bad.

With low fat milk it's only 250 with 21 grams of protein!! For those of us on the liquid only after surgery it was a nice treat. Carnation instant breakfeast, any whey Protein and Slim Fast all have 200+ calories per serving and not near as much protein. My Slim Fast Optima has 200 calories and 17 protein grams...for the 50 extra calories I got a bunch of extra needed protein. I probably won't be drinking my calories after I am released from liquids.

I use Matrix protein shakes and with water they are only 90 calories with 24 gm of protein. I love the chocolate made into hot choco. Here is an interesting article about protein drinks. I am sure some of you have already read it.

BariatricEating.com Health & Nutrition - Protein Drinks 101

For sure, check your surgeon...but I was on clear liquids x 1 day, then liquids for 2 weeks (tomato soup, protein shakes, etc.) I tolerated all just fine. I was dying a few days before I could go to mushies and called the doc. They ok'd me one meal of mushies with the rest liquids.

By now you are now ok to drink your protein shakes...but if you feel like you need more, don't hesitate to call your doc.

Good luck!

Call your doctor and ask. He is the one with the expertise. We are only your peers and are all in the same boat.

Please, call you doctor. He may say it is ok.