Hi there:)

I am scheduled to be banded on June 15th. I have a short road trip to Austin with the PTA board from my kiddos' school. Any advice on things I should take? Also, I am sure there will be some eating out, any advice on how to handle that? Anything I should avoid? Trying to keep things discrete and not make a big deal out of meals. I do not know a lot of these women that well. Thanks in advance for your advice;)

How long after your surgery is your road trip? Will you still be on liquids?

End of July, so a little over a month after. I have not gotten my post op diet yet, so I am not sure?

Everyone I have talked to seems to be eating mushie food or solid food a little more than a month after surgery. I think you should be fine by then, just remember to take small bites and chew your food alot! Good Luck to you.

I think you will be just fine. I am almost 2 wks post-op and life is pretty normal.

Same here...you should be good to go. If your diet of mushies brings any attention, just tell them you don't travel well and its best for you to keep your foods simple.

Plus you will have seen your doctor at least once if not twice by then, so make sure to address any concerns then.

Why not ? Eating out will always be an issue for us...... Breakfast....hot cereal/yogurt Lunch... soups. Dinner.. I always suggest Mexican when given an option. I order a ground beef taco and beans... mix the taco filling with the beans...toss the shell ! Eat just a little. Remember nothing is worst than getting a STUCK while out on the town.

Enjoy your trip...........

dont forget to take several plastic grocery bags in your purse. if youre traveling and you get stuck ,or have a reaction to something you'll need a bag . I know...... its not what you want to hear but better safe than sorry. stick to soft food as much as possible, wait on anything hard ( raw veggies, hard fruits , !breads, potatoes , etc.) have fun!

Grocery bags have holes in them. I bring dog poo bags. They come in a roll at the pet store. You can get a dispenser for them. The ends tie off and they are scented.

Soup...was the best thing for me. Cottage cheese, melon. Order a glass of Water. One tiny sip before and after...really small. Eat slow enjoy conversation.