I was just banded on September 1st, so I am very new at this. While I was on my pre-op diet, my nurse said I could eat Sugar Free Popsicles. I found some at the store which are 15 calories and they have taken off the edge. I lost 9 lbs before surgery and I have lost 8 since. I will soon start soft foods, but for now in between meals I love those popsicles.