Hi, I was banded on March 4th and will be traveling to India for a 5 week assignment. I will still be on mushies and soft food for most of the trip, but will transition to whole foods by the time I return. I plan on taking instant oatmeal, protein power, instant hot chocolate and crystal light. Hoping to do eggs in the morning and supplements for lunch, but I'm struggling for how to handle dinner. Eating out every meal for 5 weeks will require some good planning. :ohmy: I'm hoping for some suggestions on food and meal strategies.

Edited March 20, 200917 yr by letsgetitstarted

I hope you like curry!!! LOL The little place we go to eat at around the corner makes their curry with chunks of sweet potato. It's delicious, and easy to eat. I've always been able to eat rice, so a little curry sauce over rice and you should be okay. They have a spinach and bean curd dish that would be mushy enough for you to eat as well, not to mention high in protein and iron. Banana and fried plantains should be okay. I think your first week will be a lot of observation on what is available, then writing it down so you can ask for what works elsewhere. Will you be in a big city that may have an American market? Ask around.

New to this journey but since I've eaten tons of Indian food, I think you should be fine. You should have no problem finding vegetarian foods but I would steer clear of the nans, pooris and other breads. As for Protein, eggs should be in abundance. And if you can't find what you're looking for, ASK!

Good luck and have a safe trip.

I say eat what you want. You haven't entered the weightloss phase of the lapband system...right now you are just healing.

Adjust your foods as your doctor has prescribed- but enjoy!

Come back and let us know how your trip went.