Hi Bill, I too had my band placed on 8/27. I use low or fat free cream soups, egg drop soup, yogurt, protein shakes. Costco has these protein drinks that have 30 gm of protein in them and they are really yummy if you like chocolate. On the 13th of sept. I will start my soft solids. I have pureed veg. soup and just added a bit more water so it isn't to thick. good luck, Cyndie