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I just found out yesterday that my surgery date is July 15th also! Yeah! We'll be banding buddies! Keep up the good work.

Makes sense - thank you for responding.

Thanks BandRanger - that sounds like a great idea. And the CIB powder should mix well with the ice and yogurt! This site is great for getting good advice.

I have started doing a semi-liquid diet also. I don't need to start the full liquid diet until July 5th, but wanted to get a start. It's going ok. I do the protein shake for bkfst and supper and do a regular lunch. It has actually helped me sleep better because I'm having such a light supper.

The paperwork from my dr. says exactly this, "food should not need chewing. Chew food 10-20 times", huh? If the food is pureed to the point that it does not need to be chewed, is it still necessary to chew it? Sorry . .. I'm a newbie . . . scheduled for banding next month. Thanks for any input available.

Thanks sandradee, I will definitely give those a try!

Yeah you!! I love reading of successes like these. I am not banded yet and need the encouragement that this can work!

Advice anyone? I am pre-surgery and using Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast as the (dr. recommended - actually mandated) protein drink. I am doing well with it - except that it gasses me up. I work in an office and it's REALLY embarrassing - suggestions anyone??

Looks great - beautiful color too.

Thank you for responding . . . I just bought a new blender and need to do some experimenting with it. I also bought an ice cube tray to freeze some pureed foods . . . just thought the baby food would be a good option for busy days, but it is not! The cute little jars may come in handy though!

I am experimenting to find "eatable" mushie foods for when I have surgery next month. I just tried Gerber baby food (turkey in gravy) -- one bite and it was just awful. Has anyone tried any baby foods that were tasty and worked for you after surgery?

Thanks for writing about your journey. I have been going through testing and visits to get cleared for lap-band. One more test tomorrow - there is apparently some concern with my esophagus. I am hopeful that tomorrow's test goes well and I will be able to get a date set for surgery. Reading about your experiences has helped prepare me . . . . keep writing!!