So I went to the doctors 1 week after my surgery while I was still on my liquid diet and he told me I was fine to start eating regular solid food. I've been eating chicken, eggs, salad etc. I feel like this is way too early but like I said the doctor said it was fine but I look on this site and it seems everyone else's doctor doesn't let them for weeks. Hmm anyone else out there eat solid food this early?

Thanks! :smile2:

i went a little early and i am fine.

So I went to the doctors 1 week after my surgery while I was still on my liquid diet and he told me I was fine to start eating regular solid food. I've been eating chicken, eggs, salad etc. I feel like this is way too early but like I said the doctor said it was fine but I look on this site and it seems everyone else's doctor doesn't let them for weeks. Hmm anyone else out there eat solid food this early?

Thanks! :smile2:

Hi there. There seems to be a general pattern of diet of

clear liquids first then pureed/liquidized food then mashed food then solids. How is your body reacting to the whole food? I made up mind to take responsibility for my own health on every level so I take vitamins every day and try and follow the diet rules. I also checked up on the internet to see what nutritionists advised - I just typed in Lapband post op diet and there was lots of stuff about it. Good luck and well done for questioning as it's your success and health that's important.

I started eating more solid foods about 9-10 days after and I'm fine. I just really chew the food.

Personally I think I would do a modified diet for a least a few more days. At day ten I was still on Soups like tomato, non fat cream of chicken, etc.. I would just make sure you are getting your 60 grams of Protein via shakes etc. At 15 days I was allowed to start adding cottage cheese, ricotta. At 21 days I could have shredded chicken and tuna. He/she is your doctor but that doesn't mean you can't be more conservative as long as you are getting the required nutrition.

A big however, is that my doctor does not want me to have liquid meals once I was moved to solids in week 4. I still occationaly have a Ready to Drink shake when I am having a rushed morning.

My surgeon gave me the green light to move onto "regular" food at 14 days.

Just take it slow; listen to your surgeon and call him if you have any issues.

I was the OK at 7 days post opt

Thank you everyone! I'm doing pretty good just eating very small and chewed up bites. I eat mostly eggs. I tried to eat thin sliced ham and it got stuck; awful feeling! My surgeon doesn't give a fill until a month after surgery so I don't really have much restriction, I'm just trying to eat very small meals.

Thank you everyone for the responses. Hope everyone is doing well! :smile2: