When did you start the mushy stage?

[LinsC 10]

Day 6 since I've been banded. I went back to work today and it feels like my stomach is eating it's self. I see some people started the mushy phase 1 week post op. I was curious when everyone else started their mushy phase. My post op paper work says I can start mushy phase 2 weeks post op. I'm drinking all the Protein Shakes I can Handel at this point. I will do what I'm told by my doctor but I'm very curious.

[dayana4100 6]

My papers also said I should wait till week two for mushy.... However, I called my doctor and she said if I can tolerate then I can do mushy because I was going to chew my arm off. I try not to do mushy but more puréed.. It goes down better. However, I do one spoon of puréed and I feel full. I am 7 days post-op.

Edited August 21, 2014 by dayana4100

[MarieMarie 346]

Up to day 6 clear fluids, up to day 12 full fluids then mushy

[LinsC 10]

Very helpful. I think I'll call him tomorrow. I have stocked up on some baby foods that I would love to just take a bite of. Couple ounces of V8 sound like a dream right about now!

[LinsC 10]

I've come to the conclusion that my left arm is in great danger cause I might chew it off today!

[LinsC 10]

My papers also said I should wait till week two for mushy.... However, I called my doctor and she said if I can tolerate then I can do mushy because I was going to chew my arm off. I try not to do mushy but more puréed.. It goes down better. However, I do one spoon of puréed and I feel full. I am 7 days post-op.

Where you still bloated and gassy when you started the mushy phase? What was your first mushy food?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Started Soups like egg drop, Tomato, French onion and squash on day 4.

[dayana4100 6]

I basically eat Soups, chicken, chowder... The soups have a heavier consistency than just broth to be honest.

[toothfairy86 23]

2nd week post op is the mushy stage for me. Loving it.

[MrsNLB 1]

I had to see a nutritionist before surgery, she gave me a booklet on before and after surgery. First 2 weeks is liquid diet only, including smoothies, homemade Soups, drinking yogurt and of course vlcd shake and soups. Week 3 and 4 is puréed foods including scrable eggs, purée vegies and meat, home made soups and vlcd shakes which I start Wednesday. Week 5 is a soft diet then week 6 is normal diet.