Hello all!

I was just wondering when everyone graduated from mushies to solid food. Tomorrow is four weeks post-op for me, and I haven't attempted solids yet. I have not had any complications or problems with any mushies that I've tried (except I had some Soup that was too rich and gave me some wicked gas!) What are some good foods to try for my first solids in about seven weeks?

Did you not get instructions from your surgeons office. I can't really give advice as my banding isn't until Sept, but I received a 2 inch thick manual of all the do's and don't including a day by day, week by week eating instructions, including what was and was not allowed at the various stages of my recovery. I am guessing it will be my bible. I would be on the phone with your dr's office immediatly regarding your meal requirements.

I did surgery, then 2 days of water/protein drinks, 2 weeks of full liquids, 2 weeks of mushies, and then onto regular foods. My "regular" foods consist only of protein, fruit, and veggies. The key with trying new foods is to introduce them one at a time, in case you have a bad feeling after one you'll know which one it was. I'm trying to find ways to spice up my eating plan, but I've kept it pretty basic so far.

The nutritionist at the hospital did give me info, but I was curious what worked for other people. Each surgeon's office varies so much.

Hello all!

I was just wondering when everyone graduated from mushies to solid food. Tomorrow is four weeks post-op for me, and I haven't attempted solids yet. I have not had any complications or problems with any mushies that I've tried (except I had some soup that was too rich and gave me some wicked gas!) What are some good foods to try for my first solids in about seven weeks?

hey miss,

I did 2 week liquid pre op and then 2 week liquid post op. i started mushies 3 weeks after surgery. 1 month post op, dr okay real foods as tolerated. (i am delving into real food slowly and going slow.)

Hello all!

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My post op instructions are one week of liquids, one week of mushies, third week introduce solids . I didn't introduce solids till close to the end of my third week as I was too scared to try solids and personally felt I wasn't ready for solids.

A few days ago I did try some bread and my first tiny bite was fine, my second bite I was distracted and down it went when I realised opppps I didn't chew that well and it was to big a bite and boy did I feel it. So for now bread is off my list.

Wishing you well!

6 weeks post op

At the beginning of my 4th week, I started a low-calorie, portion-controlled diet.

1) 7 days clear liquids and protein shakes

2) 7 days full liquids (tomato soup) and protein shakes

3) 7 days smooth mushies (yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta)

4) 7 days firm mushies (canned chicken/tuna, egg whites

5 Solids (Hurray!!!!!)