So I know that liquids aren't recommended about an hour before and after a meal. But what if you're having soup? Does this mean I'll never be able to have soup, like let's say chicken noodle soup, because it might just slip through the band?

Though I am sure you will get many different answers on this, your best bet is to talk with your doctor. Everyone's doctor has a different idea of what is ok or not ok. Get your doctor's take on it and follow that. Good luck on your surgery!

What I've done is had saltines, or some sort of cracker to thicken it up. It stuck with me. You know in the broth so they are soft, but not all liquid. I don't use a lot of broth either.

teri

Good question. I wonder about this too, especially in-light of the cold weather. I like to have liquid soup with a small meal.

I thought about the same thing only with cereal and milk. How can you do that?

I asked this question of my nutritionist not too long ago, and she said to eat soups and cereal as you wish, but just to not drink the leftover liquid after the solids are gone. She said the liquid that mixes in with each bite is fine, it's just guzzling the milk or broth left in the bowl that will help wash things down too quickly.

I put a less milk in my cereal than prior to surgery which means that with each bite of cereal, I have more solid than liquid.

For soup, I do the same thing - focus more on the vegerables in the soup than the actual liquid.

The reason you dont want to much liquid in your food is because it will reduce your long-term satiety after the meal - this is why I STAY AWAY from soups as much as possible.