Hey annielkd! We are bandmates! I was also banded on 5-21. My doctor says to start introducing mushies after one week. So, I plan to start tomorrow. However, I still haven't had the urge to eat. I can really feel the liquids going down and it makes me nervous to eat real food so soon. I'm going to try but I'm not going to be afraid to go back to liquids for a few days if I need to.

I still have pain as well. Especially around the port incision. It is torture to get in and out of bed or even to try and roll over. I'm still doing a lot of my sleeping in the recliner. And more than anything I am just so tired. I'm exhausted all the time and could literally take 2-3 naps a day. I guess we all handle the pain and recovery at our own paces.

Welcome to bandland and good luck with your recovery and future successes!