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I've had my band for just over 4 mos. For the first week after surgery, I could only drink broth, water w/Crystal Light, and eat sugar free Jello. The 2nd week, I was allowed cream soup and milk-whole liquids. The 3 and 4th weeks, I went to pureed foods. What I did was take some chicken (diced), put it in a blender with some broth, and pureed it. I then added it to some fat free refried beans. By adding a little bit of salsa, it was almost like having an enchilada or something. Actually very tasty. Especially, when you consider I was on a liquid diet for the 10 days leading up to the surgery. I was scared, too, leading up to the surgery. Day of was scary as heck. But, if you have family go with, it really helps. My wife went with me. Afterwards, no biggie as you are pretty drowsy and will nap off and on. But, you will be required to get up and walk a little that afternoon. Good luck!

I had my surgery last August. My clinic required that I do a liquid diet for the 10 days leading up to my surgery, VERY DIFFICULT. I was able to do it, barely. I did find myself getting dizzy alot. What I did during this time was to drink lots of milk with Carnation Instant Breakfast. Something my dietician suggested. Helped out quite a bit. I was told this decreases the size of the liver which gives more room around the stomach. After the surgery, I was on a diet of only clear liquids. Only broth, water (w/Crystal Light) and sugar free Jello for one week. Then, one week of whole liquids such as cream soup and milk. Then, 2 wks of pureed foods. Believe me when I say that by that time, a meal of 1/2 c. of pureed chicken and fat free refried beans was like a gourmet meal. Good luck on your surgery. It has been a tremendous change for me. Just remember, exercise is the most important aspect afterwards.