Was banded on the 15th. Doing very good. Per instructions, am on soft foods this week. Saw the doctor today and she was pleased with my progress. Have lost 8 pounds, off of insulin, off of two high blood pressure meds, and off of med for cid reflux. Told her what and how much I was eating (1/2 c. soft foods per meal). She asked how I was doing with that and Hhow I felt, which I was fine with it and not feeling too hungry. She gave me some more material from the lapband comp. It said that one should be eating 2 oz. per meal or you could stretch out the pouch. Am I stretching out my pouch? I am not feeling bad after eating. How much are you all eating post surgery when on soft foods? JuneR,

I was banded on the 11th of July and I also eat about 1/2 cup of food. I didn't know that would stretch the pouch...now I am concerned that I may have already sabotaged myself. :thumbup:

Far as I can tell by other postings, we are ok but don't exceed. We can have 1/4 c to 1/2 c a meal. My doctor didn't say anything against the 1/2 c. So I assume it is ok. I was also told not to eat pastas, rice, breads. But I see that some of the postings are. I am ok going without, especially if it gets me to my goal. Thanks for the comeback and good luck to you. JuneR