Ok- so I'm 4 days post-op and I'm already thinking about eating a small 4oz. cup of fat-free yogurt. Is that going to mess me up?
I'm doing the broth and water and sugar-free jello... I get full, but it's not too long til my tummy grumbles and makes all kindsa noises. I'm also drinking the protein shakes once a day, which leads me to believe it will be ok to have a small amount of yogurt.
How long did you guys wait until you slowly started incorporating in full liquids? Did you all wait the reccommended 7 days, or did you go with what your body was telling you...
I was a week out before I went into full liquids. That was about the time I also did strained creamed soups, pudding, yogurt and even a little skim milk.
Ugh, I feel for you! It was the longest two weeks of my life. I had to do clears for 2 weeks, then any type of liquid for another two, then purees for two, then finally real food. This was all during Christmas and New Years!!!! Ugh, it was killing me LOL
It really is what is best for your new pouch. Of course I cheated here and there, but I was sorry when I did. It wasn't pretty, and felt terrible.
make sure you're getting all the protein your doc says you need. and remember, we only absorb about 20 grams at a time, so if someone is drinking a 40-gram protein shake, thinking that they're meeting the protein goals, it's probably not working too well.
be careful with the fat-free yogurt [or ANY yogurt, for that matter]. be sure to read the CARB COUNT on the label. there are carbs in yogurt - and ya gotta take that into account. try to stay under 15 grams per serving for right now.
as for the boredom. Darlin - yes, it's boring, but it's also TEMPORARY!!!! it'll end. i promise. just do this one day at a time, and before you realize it, you'll be well on your way to success. don't rush the process.
I'm new here and almost a week post-op from lapband surgery.
I have to say that reading all the replies to this topic, it amazes me how doctor's orders regarding diet differ so much. My surgeon has told me that I am basically able to have anything that I can fit through a straw right now. Now that doesn't mean that I am going to go off and puree a cheeseburger right now, though the temptation was there a couple days ago.
Just a question as a side note, please forgive me if I should have posted this somewhere else...Does anyone have any tips or tricks to getting the required amount of water in in a day? I am finding it hard to do when only being able to sip water in small sips atm.
as for tips for getting in all that water - just keep sipping away! you can add flavorings to the water - like a few slices of lemon, lime, orange. keep on plugging. it'll get better. i promise!
I am thinking about adding flavorings to my water. I have noticed that while I have no problem with the way water tastes, after five months of almost drinking nothing but water, it is starting to get boring.
Already sick of broth and jello...
