Question:
hello to all, I am 3 days post surgery for LAP BAND.. I'm on thick liquids right now,

I'm on thick liquids right now (protein shakes, tomato juice, water, as well as bareatric soups/drinks,and regular egg drop soup). All the products that I am taking including my vitamins are Bareatric Advantage..I just need some help with what is considered a thick liquid?? can I have milk??    — gette1070 (posted on March 28, 2010)

March 28, 2010
Yes,I mixed my protein shakes w/super skim milk, also sugar free ice cream is good.S/F puddings, at 3 days out I was allowed mashed potatoes, but you wouldnt eat mashed potatoes later on or will cause weight gain, ok for this early though. Your Dr or NUT should have given you a list of things you could eat prior to your surgery. I have not had any bad effects from anything I eat and am almost 3 mo into my journey.
   — T R.

March 28, 2010
Hello and welcome. I was eating cream of chicken soup, protein shakes,popsicle and yogurt . I mixed milk with my protein powder. Good luck, karen
   — karrenn

March 28, 2010
I disagree with the ice cream suggestion above. Seems way too early to be eating the things that got us in trouble.
   — Janell C.

March 29, 2010
At three days out, I was only allowed clear liquids. Broth, juices, not cream soups or puddings at that time. It is definately too soon for mashed potatoes and ice cream of any kind. Please check with your doc or nut. and get a list of what is acceptable with your doc. It is so important to follow directions. Skim milk is fine to use for a shake with your protein powder, vanilla yogurt and ice cubes in a blender...makes a great shake. Best of luck to you!
   — Bonnie H.

March 29, 2010
Congrats on your surgery!! I was only allowed to have clear liquids for 1 week post op...I would call your doctor...If you go too fast you could stretch or ruin your surgery. Good Luck....
   — Amy McCain

March 31, 2010
I had my surgery on March 18 and i have been following the diet that was given to me presently Yogurt no fruit in it , soup i eat veg. menastrone and blend it its very good but i dont feel that i have a lap band i am not full at all but i do stop eating does any one feel like ths HELP Linda
   — benjamin5