I was banded now 2 days ago and I'm feeling very nervous about my diet.

I did put a call in to the nutritionist (before anybody responds with that) and I'm waiting for a callback.

I bought a bottle of Water just to see how much I would go through, I've made it through half of it in two days. I've had the odd cup of thin broth, and I'm virtually living off of these Protein shakes (although these are not sugarfree so I shouldn't be drinking them).

I don't feel hungry but I know I am barely eating anything at all. I am supposed to have 60-80 grams of Protein a day and I'm not sure how I can fit that much in my daily diet with the amount I am actually capable of eating.

I'm also taking some Calcium pills, but I'm not sure if I can take the big multi-vitamins when I'm so recently banded. I don't know if they can get caught or anything.

Any personal experience would be great. Need something while I wait for a callback.

Talertot...ok..first of all slow down; everything is going to be ok..but the very first thing you need to do is realize that your body has been through a very very big trauma. You have to give your tummy a lot of time to rest and recover..you are going to be going through a lot of tough day's and you need to take them slow. A few things I learned were that you need to keep yourself hydrated from the very beginning...I actually used a 2 tbs. medicine cup and took that every 15 minutes for the first 4 or 5 days. Depending on wether or not your band has fluid in it or not your restriction may be tight or not.

As far as the multi vitamins go..don't even try and swallow one of those horse pills...get the chewable Flinstones...and then just suck on them until they disolve in your mouth.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.

Remember to go slow..take small sips and spread them out..your tummy is new and it's going to take some getting used to. Ok?

Good Luck and don't be afraid to ask for help..

Kerrie...