HollyCali Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hello- I had my lap-band on 6/5. Should I limit the amount of clear liquids during this time? Will it stretch my band if I drink too much? I like to drink a lot of water and have only consumed broth, vitamin water, and popcicles since the surgery. I am soooooooooooo hungry btw- any tips or suggestions for me? Thanks! Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyMarie Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hello- I had my lap-band on 6/5. Should I limit the amount of clear liquids during this time? Will it stretch my band if I drink too much? I like to drink a lot of water and have only consumed broth, vitamin water, and popcicles since the surgery. I am soooooooooooo hungry btw- any tips or suggestions for me? Thanks!Holly You can have as many clear liquids as you want. I had a lot of otter pops too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyCali Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 You can have as many clear liquids as you want. I had a lot of otter pops too. thank you so much! I hope the hunger subsides soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellCurveBabe Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I think adequate hydration, creamy soups and drinkable yougart helped me alot at day 7. Stick with it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 To stretch your pouch I was told you would have to sit there and chug water pretty fast. So before you have several fills as long as you are sipping and not chugging you will be just fine. Drink up!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 As liquids goes through so quickly, there isn't a chance for you to stretch your pouch. BUT, I needed to learn to eat/drink right, so I made it a rule of mine to drink a 1/2 cup of liquids at one time. If I am still thirsty/hungry, then I would pour another 1/2 cup. During the clear liquids and creamy soup stage, you can have as much as you want throughout the day, but portion control it to 1/2 cup at a time. Take the time to 'enjoy' what you are eating/drinking. Don't be in a rush and really taste what you are eating/drinking. This helps us to slow down and have healthier eating habits. As far as the hunger pangs goes...continue with the Metamucil capsules or the chewable Fiber Choice (for Weight Management). Take one at 10am and one at 3;m. Be consistent in taking them regularly every day and you will notice you are not as hungry. Also, try protein powder in your coffee, hot cocoa, tea. I like these instead of creamers. Hope this helps you...Good Luck! Jazzy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahwebster Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hello- I had my lap-band on 6/5. Should I limit the amount of clear liquids during this time? Will it stretch my band if I drink too much? I like to drink a lot of water and have only consumed broth, vitamin water, and popcicles since the surgery. I am soooooooooooo hungry btw- any tips or suggestions for me? Thanks!Holly dont worry about drinking too much water. it is good to get 6-8 8 oz classes a day! 64 oz of water is alot of water and for me a major challenge to get it all in. BUT BE CAREFUL with how much you drink at a time. at first use a 1/2 cup mesuring cup to drink out of. Guzzelling lots of water all at once is where you can risk the stretching. Drink lots of water just not fast. You can make it thru ... promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalady Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Also, try protein powder in your coffee, hot cocoa, tea. I like these instead of creamers. Oh my gosh! Protein powder instead of creamers...what an *excellent* idea! I'd have NEVER thought of that, JazzyJude! Thank you, thank you, thank you!Yummmm...I just happen to have some Chocolate Caramel flavor protein powder, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaAnn Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh my gosh! Protein powder instead of creamers...what an *excellent* idea! I'd have NEVER thought of that, JazzyJude! Thank you, thank you, thank you!Yummmm...I just happen to have some Chocolate Caramel flavor protein powder, too! I love my "protein coffee" in the morning. I still drink it 10 months out every day. And with one scoop you get 26 grams. Pretty good and it really does replace the vanilla creamer. I tried it with the chocolate and don't care for it as much. How was it with the chocolate caramel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalady Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I love my "protein coffee" in the morning. I still drink it 10 months out every day. And with one scoop you get 26 grams. Pretty good and it really does replace the vanilla creamer. I tried it with the chocolate and don't care for it as much. How was it with the chocolate caramel? Hi, AngelaAnn!!I haven't tried it yet...my surgery isn't til next Thursday, so I should be able to let you know how yummy it is in about ten days or so! Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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