*I know this question is a little gross and personal but I would really appreciate your honesty. I am 4 days post-op and have not had a BM yet. I knew it would take a while after surgery b/c of the anistesha and everything...and us not eating very much. I am taking my stool softeners just waiting around for it to happen!!! So how long after your surgery did it take you???

*Also I'm eating more then I thought I would be able to. I can eat a bout a 1/2 a cup maybe a cup at one time. Is this normal?? My surgeon just put a little saline in my band not a lot. So I don't have much restriction. How much can you eat at one time?

*Any good Soup Ideas??? So far I'm eating Cream of Chicken which I'm about burnt out on... Vegetable Soup i put it in the blender...and thats it. Everything else is jello, pudding, apple sauce, and popcycles. And Ideas would be great!!

Thanks

Hey there! First congrats on being banded. As for the BM it took almost a week for me to have one. I wouldn't get too worried unless its going on two weeks and if that happens you need to call your doctor. As for soup ideas.... I basically did the same as you. My husband made chicken and cream of chicken soup and blended up really good and that was a little more filling. I started of eating about 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup of food. As the swelling goes down in your stomach you will be able to eat more but you have to be careful and make good food choices. When I went onto mushies I gained 3-4lbs back mainly b/c I made one bad food choice and I feel like I can eat more. I don't want you to make the same mistake. I hope that helps and keep in touch!

Hey ahleyb, I was banded on 3/4 in last night i took a womens correctol you can get from walmart in let me tell you its says on box--bowel movement within 6 hours,gurl yes it was exactly 6 hours when my stomach start bubbling in I ran 2 the bathroom....I had ALOT of water coming down but I felted 10 times better...also I have no clue of when not to eat,I am eating alot of applesauce,soup,grits,(struggling bad with the protein drinks yuck!!!!! anyways goodluck..

it took about a week for me, thank to benefiber and drinkable yogurt. and then it was mostly liquid for at least another week after that.

As far as protien drinks go I drink carnation instant breakfast the chocolate ones and they taste like chocolate milk there so yummy. Try that one misslongleggs!! I think I might get something from wal mart!!

Thanks asleyb, how much protein is in?

Thanks asleyb, how much protein is in?

with a cup of skim milk and the mix, it's 13 grams in the 8 oz. if you are looking for something higher, I found egg whites, it's right next to the egg beaters in the refridgerated section of the grocery. it's in a carton just like egg beaters. for every 3 tablespoons, it is 5 grams of protein. i have been adding 6 tablespoons to my milk and caranation mix, making each drink 23 grams of protein. you CANNOT taste the eggwhite at all! it still taste like chocolate milk!

Don't worry too much about the bm, as long as you are passing gas and not feeling constipated or bloated.

For protein, I really like the whey protein 'Body Fortress' from Wal-Mart add skim milk and its like 30 grams per serving. You can also get benefiber (odorless, tasteless) it adds 6gms to anything, soup, yogurt, protein drinks, etc.

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*Any good Soup Ideas??? So far I'm eating Cream of Chicken which I'm about burnt out on... Vegetable Soup i put it in the blender...and thats it. Everything else is jello, pudding, apple sauce, and popcycles. And Ideas would be great!!

Thanks

Here's a yummy "soup" idea I've used every day this week. If you love Mexican food like I do: half cup refried beans, half cup beef broth, a dab of sour cream and a tablespoon of shredded cheese. Run it thru the food processor and heat it up. I love it! It's hi protein, lo fat and yummy.

Good luck with the b.m.!

omg that sounds so yummy I would eat it like a dip if i could! can't wait to try it!