I'm one week out, but I"m allowed to start mushy/soft foods on Tuesday -- it seems that many others say they can't for 2 weeks. Anyone else allowed to switch to Soft foods on day 8 after surg? Just wondering. . . My doc gave me all kinds of info and said that's the "plan" but I wonder if I should continue liquids just a bit longer (not that I want to!) but since I paid so much for this surgery-- I want to get the full benefit. Maybe let my band settle in a bit longer. . .

Lisa

On day 8, if I was "starving", my surgeon allowed a test meal of a soft scrambled egg. If I could eat it without any problems I was told to proceed to soft foods/mushies. I was, and did proceed, and I haven't had any problems and I am now 10 months post op. I was on clear liquids for 7 days, full liquids for 1 day and then I proceeded to mushies after that scrambled egg. If your surgeon says it is ok and you are comfortable with it, then do it. If you are scared, then stay on full liquids for a little bit more.

It's up to you. I don't think it would hurt you to delay a little. I know the "official" lap band site says to stay on liquids for 2 weeks, but your doc SHOULD know what he's doing! I think if I were you and I had the fortitude to hold off a little, I would, just to make sure! :laugh:

I'm 6 days out and I feel like I could easily start mushies as well but personally I would prefer to wait the 2 weeks, your body needs time to heal and I would be worried about starting at 7 days but that's just me - If your worried maybe stay on liquids for 10 days and then try some foods, if your still worried call your doctor, there always interested inyour well being and he'd probably be more informative than anyone on here. Good Luck

My doctor told my sister and I we had to be on liquids for a full 3 weeks. States this will give the stomach time to heal better.

We were banded on Thursday, 5/14/2009, which means we won't be on mushies until 6/4.