Other than things like Protein shakes and ensure and slimfast what other types of liquids have you all tried and had success with?

Then as you move to soft what types of things do you eat?

What foods are off limits if any?

Hi Dean. You might want to check with your doc's office or nutritionist to see if there is a specific schedule that they want you to progress on (like how many days liquids, how many days mushies, how many days soft real foods, etc). Some docs don't have a set schedule, but most do. Basically, the idea is that when you put non-liquids in your stomach, the process of digestion causes your stomach to move.....this movement can delay the healing time of your band, or possibly even set you up for a future slip. I would ask the doc's office, just to be safe.

As for other liquids, the most important is Water. You gotta get that water in, lol!! I also enjoy those sugar free drink mixes (like Crystal light, stuff like that). My favorite soft food was yogurt, grits, oatmeal, cream - of - wheat, etc.

Once your band is fully healed in, "off-limits" food varies widely from person to person. I have trouble with doughy breads, but can eat almost everything else in small portions.