Day 6 since I've been banded. I went back to work today and it feels like my stomach is eating it's self. I see some people started the mushy phase 1 week post op. I was curious when everyone else started their mushy phase. My post op paper work says I can start mushy phase 2 weeks post op. I'm drinking all the protein shakes I can Handel at this point. I will do what I'm told by my doctor but I'm very curious.

My papers also said I should wait till week two for mushy.... However, I called my doctor and she said if I can tolerate then I can do mushy because I was going to chew my arm off. I try not to do mushy but more puréed.. It goes down better. However, I do one spoon of puréed and I feel full. I am 7 days post-op.

Edited August 21, 201412 yr by dayana4100

Up to day 6 clear fluids, up to day 12 full fluids then mushy

Very helpful. I think I'll call him tomorrow. I have stocked up on some baby foods that I would love to just take a bite of. Couple ounces of V8 sound like a dream right about now!

I've come to the conclusion that my left arm is in great danger cause I might chew it off today!

My papers also said I should wait till week two for mushy.... However, I called my doctor and she said if I can tolerate then I can do mushy because I was going to chew my arm off. I try not to do mushy but more puréed.. It goes down better. However, I do one spoon of puréed and I feel full. I am 7 days post-op.

Where you still bloated and gassy when you started the mushy phase? What was your first mushy food?

Started soups like egg drop, tomato, French onion and squash on day 4.

I basically eat soups, chicken, chowder... The soups have a heavier consistency than just broth to be honest.

2nd week post op is the mushy stage for me. Loving it.

I had to see a nutritionist before surgery, she gave me a booklet on before and after surgery. First 2 weeks is liquid diet only, including smoothies, homemade soups, drinking yogurt and of course vlcd shake and soups. Week 3 and 4 is puréed foods including scrable eggs, purée vegies and meat, home made soups and vlcd shakes which I start Wednesday. Week 5 is a soft diet then week 6 is normal diet.