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05-27-2008, 12:54 PM
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Help! I was banded 5/23, and my surgeon says -
- two weeks clear liquids, then
- two weeks full liquids, then
- weeks 5 - 9 mushies
I know I need to do what he says, but was/is anyone's surgeon this strict about moving to soft foods? I didn't have a pre-op diet, just clear liquids the day before.
Every post I have seen has people moving to food faster than this.
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05-27-2008, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 32
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yup--mine has about the sam plan. it is fustrating, especially during the full liquid stage but they have their reasons so I am doing it. i was banded 5/12--it gets easier with each passing day.
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05-27-2008, 01:05 PM
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Thanks, Can Hardly Wait! I think when I get to full liquids I will do better. I don't even feel hungry, just in the mood to eat, KWIM?
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05-27-2008, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 34
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no...my surgeon was not that strict.
1-2 days clear liquids post-op
day 3-10 mushies
day 11-14 soft foods
15- solid foods
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05-27-2008, 01:20 PM
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Thanks, thenume! Think it is too late for me to switch to your surgeon???
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05-27-2008, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 36
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My Dr. had me on the same plan. It wasn't fun, but I'm glad I did it. Solids too soon after surgery can cause damage to your pouch and to the band. The flap of stomach they sutured over the band needs to heal in place and having to deal with chunks of food can cause slippage and can interfere with the healing process.
Anyway, that's what I was told. Hang in there! It will be over before you know it! It's frustrating as all get out, but it really will be better for you in the long run. GOOD LUCK!
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05-27-2008, 01:38 PM
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My diet:
2 weeks preop: liquids
Post op 0-3: clear liquid
Days 3-7: full liquid
Day 8-3 weeks: pureed/mechanical soft (I think this is what most call mushies)
4-8 weeks soft
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05-27-2008, 01:42 PM
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I think it is :- ) !
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05-27-2008, 01:44 PM
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I was two weeks pre-op
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05-27-2008, 01:46 PM
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Sorry about that I hit the wrong button, but anyway
I was 2 weeks pre-op liquids
1-2 weeks post-op clear liquids
2-4 weeks post-op liquids (cream soups, be careful of the calories, NO SOLIDS)
4TH WEEK
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05-27-2008, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 38
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Here is my post op diet:
Day 1-7 - Clear Liquids Only
Day 8-28: Full Liquid Diet (Start chewable multivitamin)
Day 29-42: Soft Diet which I can add mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, soft fish, low fat cottage cheese, well cooked veggies
Hope this helps!
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05-27-2008, 02:27 PM
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Mine was similar to yours. I felt really good about it because it helped to ensure that I healed properly. It is important to me that my band last a lifetime so I wanted to give it every opportunity to heal in place. It was tough but I am happy I followed through.
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05-27-2008, 02:27 PM
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Mine was full liquid day after surgery for 2 weeks. Then mushy for 1 week. Then as tolerated food in general
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05-27-2008, 02:46 PM
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Mine was:
1. 2 weeks fluids
2. 2 weeks mushies
3. 2 weeks soft
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05-27-2008, 03:10 PM
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Lori Ann,
Wow. How tall are you? I noticed you are below your goa weight. Do you feel good?
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