hello, In the beginning I ate alot of soup and soft stuff. Now I can east most anything. Except bread!!! Sometimes I really miss bread. Just remember to take really small bites and chew chew chew!!! It really helps. And if you get something stuck try pineapple juice. Its a natural tenderizer. I see that your in Benbrook your really close to me I'm in White Settlement. Email me anytime it helps to tslk to other people who've had the band. Talk to you soon.