I was banded on 4/7/09 which was about 8 days ago. I was told that I can have cream soups with no chunks, pudding, jello- you know things like that. I have to admit that I ate some chunky food once today and had no probs getting it down. I chewed it very well and had no probs with it. Can anyone tell me what the exact reason is that they say no chunks? Why must it be basically soup and stuff if it goes down fine? I know that there is a reason for it!!! Did anyone else out there eat food food before they were supposed to? I know I need to stick to the plan...just searching for support.

Your body is healing. The want your stomach to rest and if your putting solid foods into your stomach then stomach muscle is going to have to work to move that food into your intestines. Some say that this COULD POSSIBLY contribute to slippage in the future.

The best thing you can do for yourself is follow the Dr's instructions....it's only a few days out of the rest of your life....YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Thank You Big Momma, I was banded on the 6th and was wondring the same thing because I was able to eat chuncky soup (veg). You are right it is just a short time in the rest of our life and YES I CAN DO IT!!!!!

Like Big mama said.....Eating more substantial food causes peristaltic movements when your stomach digests. It's this movement that the docs want to avoid while the band "scars in" and the sutures heal up. So......No more real food until the doc says it's ok!

I had my surgery 4/9 and the doctor told me pureed food until I see him in his office next week. If you want the food that you are eating puree it and you can still have it. I am allowed 1/4 cuo if pureed food 3 times daily pluse sugar free popsicles, sf jello, etc. I am doing great, have some swelling yet at port site and have lost 15 lbs since the 9th. Am very happy !!!!!!!!!!

You also have stiches in there. You don't want to move them. Stick with liquids or mushies... Don't mess it up after going this far. lol

Good luck~ It gets better