How is everything for you? I was nauseated since surgerybut I'm kind of ok right now, getting a lil protein in here and there anyone in the sameboat?

on day 3 did you take a shower, how do I do it without fainting? How do you feel so far, anything hurt? Getting liquids down good?

I got banded on July 31st. Surgery went pretty well, but it took anesthesia about as long to get me intubated as it did the surgery. A very sore throat, etc, but doing much better now. Took my 1st shower on Sunday with no problem. Only problem now is I am not used to hearing my stomach growl so much! Trying to keep from being hungry with the liquids, but already bored with the choices. I don't like beef broth very much, so that leaves me with chicken broth. The other things on the list are cold and sweet. So I have started having hot decaf tea and decaf coffee (weak, of course). If anyone has any other "broth" suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to the pureed food stage.

Erin the shower does feel good and you may feel faint but the shower is worth it . as far as being bored with broth feel the same I think I will give herb tea a try I too am looking forward to mushy food

I was banded on July 31st. Check with your MD to see if they want you to continue on a Clear Liquid or Full Liquid Diet. Since I left the hospital I am on a "Full Liquid Diet". The Full Liquid diet includes Cream of Wheat or Farina made thin; Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar); low-fat (skim or 1%) milk; soy milk; high protein Boost, Optisource, or Ensure drinks; strained, low fat cream soups; and vegetable and fruit juices. Additionally I was told that I could add non-fat dry milk to any of these to add protein. I discovered that College Inn Culinary Broth is good. It comes in a 1 quart box and I found it in the same place as boullion cubes in the store. It is already prepared and is seasoned. The chicken broth made with white wine and herbs for seasoning is very good. I didn't care as much for the beef steak broth, but it did provide a change. I'm not a big Jell-O eater, but have become a big fan of "Jigglers" for the sheer pleasure of chewing something. I'm really not physically hungry...I'm just fighting the mental/emotional eating. Hope this offers some help.

thanks still a little worried to eat anything :/