From what I have read here, there are mixed opinions from both users here and their doctors as to when you can start eating soft foods. Could you guys (and gals) tell me when you switched and how your band and body responded? I had surgery Nov. 2 which was 5 days ago. I can drink liquids pertty fast and they go down very well. I haven't had any issues with liquids hurting me and I have cheated once or twice with a bite of ricotta cheese but I chewed the heck out of it which is what I will do when I start with soft foods too.

So... What do you think? When should I start? I am just asking because its torture not being able to eat anything even semi-solid. I would be most appreciative of your opinions and experiences no matter good or bad. THanks in advance

From what I have read here, there are mixed opinions from both users here and their doctors as to when you can start eating soft foods. Could you guys (and gals) tell me when you switched and how your band and body responded? I had surgery Nov. 2 which was 5 days ago. I can drink liquids pertty fast and they go down very well. I haven't had any issues with liquids hurting me and I have cheated once or twice with a bite of ricotta cheese but I chewed the heck out of it which is what I will do when I start with soft foods too.

So... What do you think? When should I start? I am just asking because its torture not being able to eat anything even semi-solid. I would be most appreciative of your opinions and experiences no matter good or bad. THanks in advance

I think most people are going to tell you to follow your post op diet. I understand COMPLETELY how much it sucks. I am not really eating a lot, the band is working, but I want solids!!! I was banded just a few days before you. It's important to let your body heal. You may feel good, I do, but you have no idea about your insides. There are stitches and stuff you don't want to mess up. Do I think the ricotta is going to kill you? No, and neither is the one TINY bite of my husbands pizza I had and chewed the crap out of last night. But I want everything to heal and my body to be ready to lose weight. Even though you can drink fast, just be careful. Give it time to go through the band into the rest of your stomach.

well I was suppose to be on liquids for 3 week which was impossible at least for me so I started soft food on day 6 I spoke with my doctor who stated it was ok for me to do so. I am 1 month post op.. good luck to us all!!

mine is supposed to be 2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks mushy, 2 weeks solid etc.i start mushies tuesday. yay. i do ok with liquids as long as i dont gulp them down.but also varying things with some creamy soups(ones with mostly cream and not solid stuff in it, i strain that), broth and protein shakes. when i want more, i weigh myself and its a pretty good checkstop since i like it going down direction.

I'm 10 days postop. I was supposed to be moved from liquids to mushies 7 days after surgery, but my one week check up was postponed until Tuesday. I have been cheating a bit with some soft foods like smooth yogurt in lieu of one of my protein shakes.

I had 10 days full liquids, but when i saw my doctor after 8 days, she gave me the go ahead to move to mushies. But i was healing very well, did not have a hernia or any other complications. It was then mushies for 10 days. I am now on soft foods.

From what I have read here, there are mixed opinions from both users here and their doctors as to when you can start eating soft foods. Could you guys (and gals) tell me when you switched and how your band and body responded? I had surgery Nov. 2 which was 5 days ago. I can drink liquids pertty fast and they go down very well. I haven't had any issues with liquids hurting me and I have cheated once or twice with a bite of ricotta cheese but I chewed the heck out of it which is what I will do when I start with soft foods too.

So... What do you think? When should I start? I am just asking because its torture not being able to eat anything even semi-solid. I would be most appreciative of your opinions and experiences no matter good or bad. THanks in advance

My Doctor wants me to wait a month. Had surgery 10-18-11. 2 weeks Clear Liquids, 2 weeks full liquids(milk drinks,avacado smoothies,lentil bean Soup blended,things added to broth blended ect. Then on to 2 weeeks miushies. I hope that means I can have Turkey blended with gravy!

I feel your pain on this .... I have to keep telling myself one more week and I'll be on soft foods. I'm 7 days post op and its about to kill me. Think of the weight loss as your motivation..... And remember, come Thanksgiving you'll be eating turkey!

From what I have read here, there are mixed opinions from both users here and their doctors as to when you can start eating soft foods. Could you guys (and gals) tell me when you switched and how your band and body responded? I had surgery Nov. 2 which was 5 days ago. I can drink liquids pertty fast and they go down very well. I haven't had any issues with liquids hurting me and I have cheated once or twice with a bite of ricotta cheese but I chewed the heck out of it which is what I will do when I start with soft foods too.

So... What do you think? When should I start? I am just asking because its torture not being able to eat anything even semi-solid. I would be most appreciative of your opinions and experiences no matter good or bad. THanks in advance

i was on 2 week liquids

then 1 week cottage cheese and soup

now starting foods

tonight is my first meal with chicken

So... What do you think? When should I start? I am just asking because its torture not being able to eat anything even semi-solid. I would be most appreciative of your opinions and experiences no matter good or bad. THanks in advance

I was on liquid for 3 weeks until I was allowed to move to mushies.... and if you count the 2 week pre op... that is a total of 5 weeks. I didnt cheat once. It was the hardest thing I had ever done. And I started my pre op liquid the day before Thanksgiving!!!! But I wanted NO complications.... so I followed the Dr's orders...I had mashed potatos on New Years day and 11 months later I am a success story!

My advice...follow your Dr's orders and do not cheat.Best of luck

thanks alot for all of the replies. I appreciate everyones opinions and advice. I have to admit... I broke down this morning and ate a few bites of applesauce.... Went down wonderfully. This evening, I mashed up some scalloped potatoes pretty good and chewed them up beyond recognition and they went down just fine as well. I was extremely nervous when I tried but everything was fine with no problems what-so-ever. I definitely appreciate everyones experiences though. It was all very informative and I am still open to hear other peoples timeframes as well.

From what I gather, I think it most depends on how well/how fast you heal and your swelling goes down.

thanks alot for all of the replies. I appreciate everyones opinions and advice. I have to admit... I broke down this morning and ate a few bites of applesauce.... Went down wonderfully. This evening, I mashed up some scalloped potatoes pretty good and chewed them up beyond recognition and they went down just fine as well. I was extremely nervous when I tried but everything was fine with no problems what-so-ever. I definitely appreciate everyones experiences though. It was all very informative and I am still open to hear other peoples timeframes as well.

From what I gather, I think it most depends on how well/how fast you heal and your swelling goes down.

It is supposed to be "Follow you surgeon's orders"! My surgeon is quite conservative. He recommends 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full liquids and then soft. He says cottage chesse is not considered liquids. My son started his journey in August, he lifts 70 lbs at a time at work. So, he needs to keep up his strength. He has been very successful, and has lost 65 lbs since his surgery. You too can do it, but you need to be motivated! He took his $1000.00 suit to be altered. The seamstress said, sorry, can't do, it is too much, we would have to totally remake your suit. He was sort of heart broken, but he has dropped from a size 56 to a size 44 and is still loosing. Good luck to you!! Keep trudging along. Karen