Peanut5

Had my surgery on Monday, and I'm wondering why I am on liquids and told I can advance to pureed food in a week. I don't get my band's first 'fill' until 6 weeks. As far as medication goes, I was told I can swallow a pill no larger then a peanut m&m. Just wondering why you have to slowly advance to thicker foods now, and not after the band gets a fill?

I am having mine done tomorrow morning. Excited and nervous.