Right now I'm in the mushy stage of food I was just banded on 02/19/09. Next week I can have some protein. What kind of protein is best to start out on I don't want to dislocate my band. Also is it best to pureed the protein or is it o.k. to take small bites. I'm so confused any advise would be appreciated.

You should go from mushies to solids slowly but you shouldn't puree your food anymore, once on solids it is the time to train yourself to eat normally. Start out with soft Proteins like fish, Beans and eggs. Build up slowly to tender chicken or chicken cooked in sauce then tougher proteins like beef.

Be sure to take small bites (about the size of the fingernail on your index finger) and chew your food very well before swallowing. Put your fork down and give the food time to go down before taking the next bite. After a while you will get used to what you can handle and it will come more naturally to you.

Thanks for the info it helps a lot. I don't think I realized what a major life change this would be.