Thanks Trav and all for your advice,
Angela is correct is saying that I was banded by another doctor. Actually not even in the US.. I was banded in the Middle East, which is why I have so many questions for you all on this forum.
According to my doctor's instructions, I am supposed to have only water, clear broth, apple juice, crystal light, protein water, etc., and sometimes a cup of tea if I need it for the first 10 days.
The next 10 days include the same as the first 10 days, but I can add SF jello, pudding, milk, and not much else.
The next 10 days is when I can add soft foods, like cottage cheese, shakes, thick soups, etc...
I cannot add real food until 1 month post op..
This is why I was asking you all about the Dr. Ortiz post op diet to see how it compared and if I was on the right track..
I am so 100% afraid of being one of those "Lap-Band Failures" on google, that I am trying to be stick to it. I am 5 days post op ( and yes it feels like 5 weeks), but I have only had the water, broth, and juice allowed.
Again I appreciate all your responses and help