Am 3 days into Puréed foods. I used to have the lapband and wasn't successful with it. This time I am finding it had to swallow the puréed foods like chicken. I am actually finding it hard to swallow at all. Is this normal?

Absolutely - just take it slow. Try taking smaller bites, if possible. That may help.

Thanks! I am taking small bites but I guess too fast. I keep forgetting that I just had major surgery 2 weeks ago

I had problems swallowing at first as well. It is waaaay better now. Take smaller bites if necessary, that helped me for sure.

I'm 11 dsys out. do my soft stage is just dsyd away..

i need some suggestions on what to begin with. another question..i baby food meats ok to take at this stage?? heard it has a lot of proteins. also how many calories should i aim for during these soft stage weeks? Thank you for your help.

I'm 5'6" @ 209# from ssurgery wt @ 220.