I have not been banded yet, but reading up alot about docs, problems, food, etc. I was reading some of the Protein posts here and was thinking, hmmm...I love chicken, but I read that that is difficult to pass. What if I kinda blenderize it with or puree it(yes, I am willing to eat it that way if necessary), to get the protein needed?

When I started diets in the past...most recent a few years ago was Atkins, I had the book and was super strict with it and myself to a T along with what the book said. Well, I had to quit because it made me eat foods I usually or rarely ever eat, plus made me really constipated...:huggie:

I love Starbucks, milk!, and chicken and cheese and rice(ok gotta leave that alone mostly).

Peace all,

Judy

Each doctor is different as to when you can start. Mine is 1 wk liquids, 1 wk mushies, 3rd week soft foods, and 4th regular food.

chicken is a problem, like other meats, when it is dry. I can eat it, but I dip it into applesauce or non fat gravy. Some of those chicken bites that are like wings are good and moist as well.

Follow your doctor's instructions and you should do just fine. Good luck

I'm not banded yet either, but I have noticed from reading the forum that people sometimes do find that they can't eat certain things that they used to like a lot. That does happen. For the most part, though, people can eat a large variety of things, and don't feel too deprived if there are a few old favorites that they can't eat anymore.

For example, many people have trouble eating bread at all. That's always been a favorite of mine (and look where it got me). I'll probably have to say goodbye to it forever once I'm banded.