I am so confused... i was banded on the 15th of october. i thought i had done enough research on the band and the doc but i guess not enough. he is so confusing... i did good the first week and even lost 10 pds... the second week i was getting hungry all the time... i tried really hard not to drink too much or anything.. only lost 2 pds... i keep getting hungry all the time and he says no food until my first fill 6-8 weeks post... omg... i dont know if i can wait that long.. is that even healthy... i started cheese eggs on my own and that is good but now i am afraid to tell the doc... so not sure what i should i do.... he ignored my pain after surgery and my not being able to sleep.. i have lost confidence in him and myself at this point... :Yawn:

Hi Sassy. Welcome to LBT.

I've seen a few people say their surgeons keep them on liquids for up to four weeks post-op. I was on mushies starting at two weeks, but I think I could have managed with full liquids if I was allowed to use some of the great Protein shake recipes I've seen on this site. Are you allowed to add bananas, Greek yogurt and various other fruits to your shakes (if you're even drinking them)? There are some recipes that sound pretty filling. Also, I would rely heavily on blended black bean Soup (if you're allowed the consistency that can pass through a straw). I also read a Salsa pumpkin Soup recipe that sounded like it could be whipped up to whatever consistency you're allowed to have by adding more broth. I believe it contained corn, which I would leave out at your stage of healing. There's a whole nutrition and recipe forum here on LBT that might give you some ideas. Good luck, and hang in there!!

thanx for advice... i have been drinking slimfast and having jello and pudding.. sugar free... i added the cheese eggs on my own... no problem digesting.. i also cheated the other night.. two week celebration i guess and had some grilled salmon that just melted in my mouth... also no problems.... i have no fluid in the band at the moment.. i am not understanding why i cant have mush or chewed really well protein food..... i am going to keep cheating once a day.. i know it... i felt so much better with one small protein meal... had the energy to do things again... i know i am wrong but i just dont trust him anymore(doc). I have had no heartburn or throwing up at all.....