I was banded on the 9th of this month, Im almost a week out, Im still on liquids, but I have added small amounts of food to my diet, I chew and chew til its liquid. Would this hurt me? Or do you highly recommend that I go back to full liquids to my mushy stage which is next weekend. I only have 2 weeks prior, to surgery, and 2 weeks after for liquids, up until today, Ive done great. But, its made me sick just drinking all the time. I have a gym membership, and have progressed one day at a time. But feeling lots better. I feel a little guilty that I ate some things today, which wasnt much at all. Any suggestions?

Hi Kelly,
Thanks for your comments! Just be really patient. Do exactly as your dr instructs. As time allows try to become more active, even if its just a little bit more starting out. A gym membership helps alot. Even if the results dont show immediately, you will feel more confident and like you are progressing just by going, even if you just do thirty on the treadmill. Baby your band. if you have trouble, go to liquids for the rest of the day and ease back into mushies then solids. Its a long journey and all of us are on the same train. There probably isnt a single phase of this that we all havent gone through, still go through. Good luck in your journey! enjoy the ride too!

i just looked at your pics and you look great , i just thought i would ask you if you could give me any advise i just got banded on june 2,2008 and would like to know if you have any pointer please
thank you