In about 5 weeks, I will be going on a cruise. i will be 7 weeks out from my surgery by then. I've decided to wait to have my first fill after the cruise. Do you think I will be able to eat a piece of lobster or even half a piece on the cruise and maybe put a little butter on it? I think I'm craving food right now because I'm still in the liquid stage.

Lobster and snowcrab legs have always gone down just fine for me. As long as you have progressed to full foods, everything is going down well for you, and you remember the bandster rules you should be fine.

At seven weeks, I was well into my prescribed solid foods. I could have eaten a whole lobster - no problem. You'll be fine. Your bidggest problem will be being a sensible eater and not loading up on butter, cream sauces, and all those other yummy high-calorie treats that will be whispering to you. Fill up on lean protien first and stay strong. Also, stay hydrated between meals, it will cut your urge to snack.

If you are allowed solids, get it broiled or boiled, and then flake it. If you eat it in one large piece, it doesn't get chewed up enough, and might cause discomfort. By flaking it, you get to really taste it, and swallow smaller amounts at a time, without filling up too fast.

Thanks for all of your tips. Shouldn't I be on solids by then? I'll be 7 1/2 weeks out by the start of the cruise.

I think you can and should eat anything you want and can get down. You probably will have little restriction 7 weeks post surgery and before a fill. I am at my sweet spot and can still eat lobster. Don't drive yourself crazy on a cruise trying to restrict your food intake if you don't have restriction and feel hungry. You will have time for all that later, when you do have restriction.

Hello, I have been banded for 2 years, and had some lobster Pasta today. Did not go down well even in small bites. I'd do some tilapia if I were you...

Have a great time on your vacay!

Thanks for all of your tips. Shouldn't I be on solids by then? I'll be 7 1/2 weeks out by the start of the cruise.

I happened to have been on solids by week 6, but some doctors are crazier than others and keep people on liquid and mushies up to 8 weeks.

But by week 6 I was chomping at the bit to eat, and had very little restriction. I was still taking things slow and maintained a slow weight loss, but some people have gained during that period, so while on the cruise just make good food choices, just don't over do it.

And oh yeah, have a great time!!!

dont' forget the Lobster Bisque. even on mushies....that would be awesome.