So tomorrow I will be 2 weeks post-op, and my husband has been pretty supportive, meaning this is the first time of going out to dinner. Of all places he picks a Japanese Steakhouse! I did good though, had some soup and edemame. I know I'm not supposed to have solids, but I was in need of protein ad decided if I chewed well it would be okay. What do you all do when you're inning this situation?

Tough on non solids... I took shakes with me to drink while my dinner partner ate. They never minded.

I am sorry, but taking you to a steakhouse 2 weeks post op is not supportive in my opinion. You weren't even 2 weeks post op so you are still on liquid and you are healing, you shouldn't be eating, or looking at menus.

I am sure you are okay, but please follow your dr's orders.

I would have followed my doctors orders and stuck with liquids. Your body is still healing and eating could cause complications. I suggest you let your doctor know you atsolid foods.

I would have followed my doctors orders and stuck with liquids. Your body is still healing and eating could cause complications. I suggest you let your doctor know you ate solid foods.

Best of luck to you.

well it doesn't sound like you ate anything bad.. soft stuff for sure, I am sure you are fine, just be careful.. and you can always call your dr office to see what they think.. some advance you to soft foods pretty early on if you are doing alright.

when you can eat a little, soups are always a good bet. Most places will fix you just about anything as long as they have it in stock. Also you can take your own and let them know that you are on doctors orders and they will not mind. Hugs and good luck.

I know, I feel bad now for cheating. I'm sure it will be okay, I guess we'll see.

I didn't cheat so cannot tell you what I would do.... I am not trying to sound to be self righteous. It was just my choice. I would drink my shakes while others ate.

You seem remorseful but to say you think you will be ok concerns me. Not that it's my business but since you put it out there....you may be ok but taking chances like this so early on isn't a good foundation so just be careful about pushing the limits if you want to keep your band healthy. Just my friendly advice.

We are at different stages but if I am at a restaurant which is challenging to a bandsters lifestyle I usually pick soup if I am on liquids like after a fill... Or I stick to what I know...fish, veggie and a 1/2 of baked potato depending on size always work.

I would worry about doing solids before your doctor allows. While it may seem harmless, your stomach is still healing. Eating solids too soon can cause harm to the healing process, can cause it not to heal properly and can cause the band to slip. It is soooooo important in the healing stage especially ially to follow the guidelines as there are health implications and reasons for them. What's done is done but please be careful.....

I got it. liquids for the next week, then onto mushies!

Today is 2 weeks post, and I've lost 10 pounds!! So I'm excited about that!

I got it. Liquids for the next week, then onto mushies!

Today is 2 weeks post, and I've lost 10 pounds!! So I'm excited about that!

that is so motivating! I think good losses early on is crutial to success! Congrats.

I got it. Liquids for the next week, then onto mushies!

Today is 2 weeks post, and I've lost 10 pounds!! So I'm excited about that!

good girl, we all want you to succeed, hugs

How motivating! Use that motivation to help you stick to your surgeons guidelines <please>