Post op diet

I'm hoping that someone can help me. I just had my banding done on the 21st of May. I was on a clear liquid diet for 4-6 days... and then mushies. HOWEVER, I don't seem to be able to handle the food at all. I was sick (nauseaus, not throwing up) last night... and today all I had was an apple sauce. I have acid intergestion... and I really don't feel well. This doesn't sound normal. From everyone I've talked to... they are up and at'em right away. What am I doing wrong? Is apple sauce too much? Should I go back to just liquids?

Just a few suggestions...
Try eating extra slowly. Nibble at your food.
Maybe for some reason apple sauce is going to be a food you cannot tolerate.
Try some other foods.
edie

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TWO YEARS 1 month IN MAINT
Started my virtual trip from KY to TX 11/21/08

144 MILES COMPLETED TOWARDS FIRST GOAL OF 160 MILES TO TENN LINE

265 lbs/160lbs/NOW 4/7/2009 161 lbs size 12

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Do you think my doctor told me to start this too early?

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Also.. how long till you feel like yourself? I still have pain in my sides (might have done too much too soon)

Mine was 7 days I think on liquids.
Then I switched to cottage cheese, creamy soups , pudding.
I did not do much for 7 days either.
edie

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TWO YEARS 1 month IN MAINT
Started my virtual trip from KY to TX 11/21/08

144 MILES COMPLETED TOWARDS FIRST GOAL OF 160 MILES TO TENN LINE

265 lbs/160lbs/NOW 4/7/2009 161 lbs size 12

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Thank you. I hear everyone saying how great they are doing... and I don't feel great. I just wanted to know I'm not alone.

Hey annielkd! We are bandmates! I was also banded on 5-21. My doctor says to start introducing mushies after one week. So, I plan to start tomorrow. However, I still haven't had the urge to eat. I can really feel the liquids going down and it makes me nervous to eat real food so soon. I'm going to try but I'm not going to be afraid to go back to liquids for a few days if I need to.

I still have pain as well. Especially around the port incision. It is torture to get in and out of bed or even to try and roll over. I'm still doing a lot of my sleeping in the recliner. And more than anything I am just so tired. I'm exhausted all the time and could literally take 2-3 naps a day. I guess we all handle the pain and recovery at our own paces.

Welcome to bandland and good luck with your recovery and future successes!

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You have NO idea how much that helped. I thought there was something wrong with me. I was about to call the doctor today. When will you be going back to work. I have to go back tomorrow... and that scares me. If I can't do it... I'll schedule more off after. Thank you so much... good luck too!!!!!

Annie,
I had to do liquids for 2 weeks post-op and then did mushies for 2 weeks. My doctor was very precautious. Also how many grams of protein and carbs are you getting in. We had to do 70 gr of Protein and 30 of carbs. If you still feel sluggish at 30 carbs you can go up to 50. If you aren't getting in enough carbs you do feel sluggish. Are you drinking protein shakes to get your protein in. If you need to drink an extra one do it. Hang in there. Call your doctor if your not feeling right. That is what he's there for! Hope this helps.
Linda W.

Annie, I think mushies is way too soon for you. I was on clear liquids for 4 days, 10 days of full liquids, finally now I'm on pureed for 2 weeks, then soft for 2 weeks, and finally regular food. I'd go back to clear liquids for a day or so until your stomach settles down, then go to full liquids. I'm not a doc, but I would be a bit more conservative with my food until I feel better.

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Band date 5-16-07
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