Hi - i get banded on May 19th and I am on day 6 of the pre op liquid only diet....when after surgery can I eat a little something? 10 days after surgery is our annual BBQ and daughtes 7th birthday party...will I be able to eat something soft and little, may a deviled egg or if I make really mushed up chicken salad - can I eat 10 days out???? thanks

Hey there - Congrats on your banding! Honostly, it seems like each persons surgeon and program is a little different with regards to how many days post-op to remain on liquids. I'm on liquids for three weeks, others two weeks. But, 10 days seems a little soon for eggs and chicken salad. You should check with your doctor and see what they advise - and I wouldn't deviate from it. Think about all the work we did to get banded, you would hate to have an episode that would require fixing the damaged band or worst case, redoing the band. With that said, I would absolutely go to the picnic but maybe bring a few things you can eat/drink. Your favorite hot soup in a thermos or some yogurt and crystal light packets. Just come prepared for it and have a great time.

I'd definitely ask your dr. With my post-op diet I'm on liquids for 2 weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks, then real food. chicken and all that isn't allowed until my mushies stage.

I wouldn't risk eating them before asking the dr as he/she will know if your stomach and band are healed enough to handle that type of food.

It really depends on your doctor. Mine has his patients on purees after 3 days. Many others have their patients remain on liquids for weeks.

My Dr had me on mushies after a week. I ate some scrambled eggs during that time and had no problems. I wasn't supposed to eat any chicken though.

I would agree with asking your Dr.