:thumbup:Hi all. I just signed up for the site with the recommendation of my Dr. I had my surgery a week and a half ago and i can not believe how well i am doing. I am down 16 pounds. I have this mushy foods week down OK but i am nervous to start week 3. does anyone have any suggestions on what foods i should start with for my next step.

I assume you me solids? I eat whatever I want but measure it out. I eat a lot of Chicken Salad with FF mayo. I have not had any problems eating anything as far as keeping it down or getting it down. Just remember to chew, chew, chew!

Congratulations on being banded and your progress so far!

Your band will tell you what it doesn't like as you go along. So far the only thing I can't eat in any way , shape or form is broccoli! My band hates broccoli, but everything else has been fine as long as I chew it really well. When you think you have chewed enough....chew it a little more!! lol I avoid anything greasy or fried since that's what got me in the position in the first place.

Good Luck!!

Hello Nail. You will be fine. You don't have a fill or anything yet do you?

Just take it very slow when you start to see how you tolerate the food. I would go with chicken or fish and make sure it's moist and cut it into very small bites.... Chew chew chew

i was just banded on monday sept 14th. The gas pain for the first two days was really bad.