well, i have survived day 2 of solids, mainly turkey or shredded chicken, cottage cheese, grn beans, here n there. still nervous about next week and wonering if i am eating like i am supposed to. I feel like i have been turned loose on an experiment and have really no direction so we do 1/4 to 1/2 Cup here and there and chew chew chew. i think it is strange not to have anything to drink while i eat but i am adjusting. have started my walkfit exercise 3 times a week. and i am getting a little stronger. look forward to next onth when i should feel normal again. still losing a little and happy with it. best to all

Yes it may take a good month to feel normal. It did for me. I also still feel I am on an experiment with my body. Only this one really works. Slowly, but it works. I also must chew, chew, chew to beat the band. I have followed the rules to the letter and have had wonderful success. I feel great everyday, and go to bed with a smile on my face every night. This is my way of life today. I also take time to blog and read what others have to say. It is like taking a class in life with the band.

I have had my third fill and refused my fourth as I am tight enough for now. I also can only eat about a 1/2 cup of food so that food has the be protein packed for sure.

One of the hardest things for me was to learn NOT to drink during a meal. That was hardest for me. I want my food to stay with me longer so I do not get hungrier too soon. It works for me. Best wishes and if you ever need any questions answered I could try to help. Banded since June imaluckydog

Thank u so much for telling me i am not alone...i laugh at how much I chew and pulvarize my food. I am only eating a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food at each meal and concentrating on how much protein it has in it. I have went over some of the various blogs and threads and some of it blows my mind. I think I will always be so conscious of what I am doing, eating and such. But thanks for your input and support as I feel so new to all of this, I can't imagine what to expect when I am filled for the first time.