I was banded on 2.29.12! So, far I'm feeling great ! I have yet to weigh myself.....waiting for my pre-op visit with my doctor. The soft mushy food is not so bad. However , learning not to drink right after a meal takes practice. I return to work this Wednesday .

Good for you! I find it hard to wait to drink if I want a coffee, always best after a meal!

Is decaffinated coffee allowed with the lapband ? I'm writing down some questions ask my doctor ......this life style change is going to be interesting .

Yeah, the not drinking before/after is hard for me too. Keep your eye on the prize : )

I'm having difficulty with the no drinks with food thing too. I think thats been the hardest thing for me.

Is decaffinated coffee allowed with the lapband ? I'm writing down some questions ask my doctor ......this life style change is going to be interesting .

I wasn't told I couldn't have regular coffee. However, you have to be careful of dehydration with too much caffeine, so make sure to keep up your water.

You know I thought I would absolutely DIE if I couldn't drink before, after, and ESPECIALLY during my meals!!!! However now, after being banded for 81/2 months, I NEVER miss it!! What you'll find, as time goes on, is that drinking with or too close to a meal just makes everything kind of slosh around. It's very uncomfortable so you will soon, with proper restriction, not want to drink with or just after eating!! Really!!!

I have three more weeks on pureed foods . Any suggestions for variety are welcome

I have three more weeks on pureed foods . Any suggestions for variety are welcome

I wish I had some suggestions... I have been sticking with baked or mashed potatoes, Beans, low fat cottage cheese, sf pudding/jello, eggs, tried my first round of puréed chicken today not to bad, and cream of wheat. Oh and I always have a high Protein drink first thing in the morning, helps me stay fuller longer.

Toni i was also banded on 2-29-12!!! I had to go see my Dr. becuz i had some leakage that freaked me out but no infection and Im all good....i find it hard not to drink before and after....itsunami gotten to the point that i have to set my phone to remind me to drink....but i wish u the best of luck in ur journey....oh yeah when i went to see my Dr which was four days after surgery i lost 4lbs...hoping for more on Tuesday when i go for my check up!