I don't think I'm supposed to have jello or creamy soup until tomoorw. Has anyone tried it early? I'm DYING for something in my stomach. Even just a creamy soup. I've decided if it isn't safe, then I'll just have to have it for breakfast in the morning. But could it physically hurt me or the band if I tried a few bites of creamy soup tonight for dinner?

I wouldn't do it. give yourself time to heal. It is so important because you don't want to mess with what the docs just did for you. This is a gift, handle with care! Wait til tomorrow. You can do it! Stick with the doctors orders and you will be fine!

My doctor started me out on puree foods right after surgery......

My doctor started me out on puree foods right after surgery......

It's so weird how different all of the doctors are. I only did 1 week preop liquids, but I see lots of people having to do 2 weeks. But e friend of mine only had to do 1 day. And everyones post op diets are different. That's what makes me wonder if I couldn't just have a couple of bites of a creamy soup. But I don't want to regret it, ya know? Were you able to tolerate purees without incident right after surgery?

Wow I was on clear liquids 2 days after surgery then a week of full liquids n I start purée foods next week then reg foods...I would follow what doctor orders cause looks like everyone had something different

I had one day clear liquids pre op and 5 weeks post op before I could eat solid foods. You can do it and CONGRATS on being banded.

I had one day clear liquids pre op and 5 weeks post op before I could eat solid foods. You can do it and CONGRATS on being banded.

Let me clarify on post op, 1 wk clear, 1 wk full liq, 2 weeks pureed and 1 wk soft.

Hi! Everyone is obviously different and you want to follow doctors orders..but.... I was on a liquid diet for 5days pre op, then 1 week post. I was really strict with the diet surprising myself honestly When I went for my follow up I was told that I was healing so well, that I can start creamy Soups right away and they gave me a loose deadline as to when to progess my diet telling me to trust my body. Like others said, each doctor is suggesting different diets for each of their patients. The liquid diet prior to surgery is contingent on BMI I found out. I have had different questions that I wanted my doctor to answer, and I have called them. That's what they are there for! I would rather be safe than sorry!

Good Luck!

I only had to do a day of liquids then moved on to soft foods for the next 3 days then went onto solids. Every doctor does seem to have a different philosophy. Personally I dont think the soup would hurt much. The only problem with 'creamy' soups is that they are usually pretty fattening and have a lot of sodium, which doesnt help with swelling.

I only had to do a day of liquids then moved on to soft foods for the next 3 days then went onto solids. Every doctor does seem to have a different philosophy. Personally I dont think the soup would hurt much. The only problem with 'creamy' soups is that they are usually pretty fattening and have a lot of sodium, which doesnt help with swelling.

Thanks for all of your help!

I only had to do a day of liquids then moved on to soft foods for the next 3 days then went onto solids. Every doctor does seem to have a different philosophy. Personally I dont think the Soup would hurt much. The only problem with 'creamy' Soups is that they are usually pretty fattening and have a lot of sodium, which doesnt help with swelling.

Thanks for all of your help!