I'm scheduled to have my band removed on monday and I was wondering what I can expect from the recovery. Is it the same as when you get it put in? Do you have to introduce the food in stages?

When my band was removed the recovery was MUCH easier than the first time. I literally could have gone to work the next day. I think they told me to stick with liquids for two days (?) and then soft food for another day or so, but there's nothing to "heal" internally so the post-op diet for banding is not necessary.