:wub:Hi family,

My question is, has anybody ever cheated on the post-op liquid or mushies diet and if so what happened? I was banded 2/14 (almost a week ago and I feel great) and was told to do liquids for two weeks. I really don't have that great of an appetite but my stomach keeps making this acid and the liquids just isn't doing it for me. Every now and then during the day, I'd eat a small slice of meat and chew it until it is almost nothing then swallow just to settle my stomach. It does help, but I don't want to mess anything up either. What could happen if I cheat now, I was told that the pathway to the "larger" stomach could get clogged, but if I chew the small portion to past mush or even blend something with lots of Water, could I be okay? The only pain I'm having now is this acid or gas in my STOMACH. (The other gas is gone.) I don't know if I can make it through these weeks. Thanks.

I would ask if you are doing the Protein shakes? This might soothe your stomach a bit.

My doc only required liquid diet for two days (clear liquids) and then they move us to what they call a FULL liquid diet which is thin oatmeal, smashed up cottage cheese, (even mashed potatoes made thin) - for two weeks... then on to mushy/pureed food and then regular food.

I too, when I try something new will chew it until it's liquid state - I'm not sure about meat tho. I think the theory is not to eat anything more solid while you are healing.

I am glad to read this post. I am in the same boat. I was banded Feb. 13, and did very well n my liquids until Sunday. I had some tortilla soup from On the Border, and just sipped the broth (except for a few well chewed bites of the chicken and rice) - Whoops. Now I am worried I might have sabbotaged my band. Today, 6 days post op, I had some mashed potatoes - not exactly liquid. What is wrong with me??? Do you think I did any damage??

Well I Would Have To Say I Did Cheat. I Had Surgery In Mexico With Dr. Ortiz And He Strongly Push His Pt's To Be On Liquids For 21 Days!! It Seemed Like Forever. The First Week It Was Like Clear Liquids, Then By The 10th Day I Was Able To Start Creamed Soups With No Chunks And Yogart. I Think By The 14th Day I Cheated. I Tried A Couple Of Noodles But Chewed Them Really Well And I Also Tried Really Thin Mashed Potatoes. I Knew It Was Really Wrong To Do. I Wasn't Even Hungry It Was All In My Head That I Thought I Just Needed That Food. I Came Out Ok But I Wouldn't Advise You To Keep Doing It. Our Doctor's Tells Us Things To Prevent Complication. The Risk Of Band Slipping And Poor Healing Is Huge When You Eat Solids Before Your Suppose To. They Place A Few Stiches In Place To Help The Band Stay In Place Until The Scar Tissue Can Form And Help Make A Anchor For The Band To Stay In Place. If You Eat Something That Your Not Suppose To Your Risking The Stiches To Be Pulled Out And The Band Slipping. Like I Said I Did Cheat But I Don't Recomend It.

I would think solids or any other foods, right now could be very bad... any churning to get food digested could irritate the healing.