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Diane, I also was banded on Jan. 15. I was only restricted to clear liquids for one day. I am able to eat pureed oatmeal, thin cream of wheat, pureed meat, baby food vegies & fruits, pureed cottage cheese, carnation instant breakfast, yogurt. Today is 6th day after my surgery date. I do have some stomach pain after eating, so don't eat too much. I can only eat about 2 tablespoons every 2 hours. I also keep sipping constantly on water/unsweetened fruit juice diluted, crystal light, hot tea. Hang in there. It will get better. I don't think you are getting enough protein. I found the oatmeal delicious and hot & satisfying. Just don't eat too much. Good luck to you.

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I was banded on the 15th. First day, I was on clear liquids. Starting day 2, I am able to eat pureed foods. I puree (in my Magic Bullet) cottage cheese and add 2 teas. of baby food fruit, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. It is delicious! I pureed hot oatmeal and it was very good. I am also having Carnation Instant Breakfast as a meal. If I eat just a little too much, I do have pains in my upper stomach, so I have to be very careful not to overeat. About 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese is my limit plus the baby food fruit. My doctor also did a hiatal hernia repair while he was in there. The nurse said that it will take a little longer to heal since they had to stitch my diaphragm. I am very happy that the surgery is behind me and will look forward to learning new eating habits for a longer, healthier life.