would it be ok you think? did anyone do it a day early?

i had something mushy that my brother made, had to water it down cause it was too thick but after that went down ok and i had half a cup didnt even finish half a cup i think 1/4 or whatever cup after that will be enough, i still feel full which is good and i feel fine, so do you think a day early would hurt? not literally but its just a day before and im more satisfied when i ate that, what do you think? i dont want to have to call my surgeon again! ugh i need to start counting my cals again oh and the greek yogurt is actually good, i didnt think it would be haha

I think it will be fine. I actually started mushy stage the night before because I was so hungry and soup just wasn't going to cut it. I haven't had any problem at all.

would it be ok you think? did anyone do it a day early?

i had something mushy that my brother made, /QUOTE]

Erin, it seems that you already started mushies based on your post. I think most people on this site would tell you to check with your surgeon. There are reasons that our doctors give us dietary guidelines. They want us to heal properly. I doubt one day is going to make a vast difference, but I always ask myself if I'd take a chance. I wouldn't. But that's just me . I'm a rule-follower from way back.

I wish you lots of luck and happy banding!

TPG

thanks (:

i didnt have a problem either, but tomorrow i just want to have a scrabbled egg for breakfast, sweet potato (how many cals are in the sweet potatoes for 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup? how much protein)for lunch, and the pretend lazagna recipie i found on here for dinner and a yogurt for snack hopefully i get enough protein, ill put in two protein shakes in just take it slow right? (:

Sorry, I don't know the nutritional info on sweet potatoes - don't like 'em, don't eat 'em . I'm sure someone will be able to help you. I also haven't heard of the fake lasagna...gotta find that post.

I think you're right in taking it slow, Erin. You want your body to adjust gradually. You most definitely don't want to barf or anything else icky. :biggrin:

Good luck tomorrow.

TPG

Erin

calorieking.com and thedailyplate.com both are great resources for looking up nutritional information on almost any type of food you can think of.

Like TPG, I also am a big rule follower and get nervous if I don't follow things by the book. Will 1 day make a difference? We'd hope not, but as always check with your doctor.

when i saw my surgeon one of the days i was nauseated i asked him if i could start full liquids and he said i could have cottage cheese and yogurt then (that was last friday) but i didnt feel like having cottage cheese but i can call him bright and early tomorrow when i wake up to make sure before i do anything, im pretty sure he'll say i can

What guidelines did your docs give you for the full liquid stage? Some say 7 and some say 10... mine said 10 but wondering what everyone else has done..

I wish I was closer to the mushie stage, I AM STARVING! This site is the only thing that keeps me from straying away. I haven't had any stomach issues or nausuea so I am like common soft foods haha

My clear liquids was 7 days my full liquid stage is 7 days pureed is 2 weeks and I too can't wait til mushy stage

On my guidelines they gave me it said at 1 week I could add mashed potatos, cream of wheat, baby food, well cooked veggies, veggie soup, and well-cooked Beans. The doctor mentioned the cottage cheese and scrambled eggs as something for my liquid stage which confused me but I ate it because I desperately wanted to chew and it was heavenly! I also ate the cream of wheat early just very runny and I have had zero problems! I am definetly waiting on the meats until I get the clearance from the doctor. i haven't thrown up yet and I do not want to start!

My Clear liquids was 7 days my full liquid stage is 7 days pureed is 2 weeks and I too can't wait til mushy stage

WOW! 7 days for clear liquids? Mine was 1 day then 10 days of full liquids... my oh my I can't even imagine!

I am on day 20 of 21, of full liquids, you guys are lucky!

I couldn't get anything down besides water and Gatorade g2 first week cause of nausea now I can (: it's all good I didn't start mushies yet cause it's 9am so I grabbed a yogurt I want to ask first now (:

Definitely ask your surgeon first! All of our doctors are different, our bodies are different and our surgeries were different. Your safest bet is to ask your surgeon. Even though it's one day, it may be the extra day of healing your doctor believes you need.

Good luck!

lilpeach, I'm getting the realize band how do you like it?

bostonlady, so far my only complaint is that my port site is slightly noticeable. I did/do have a hematoma at my port site so i know i need to give it a few more weeks to let the swelling go down. But other than that, so far so good!