So, I had the long awaited dietitian appointment today to learn about the 2nd stage foods of this process. We also talked about head hunger verses real hunger and dealing with appetite (mind) and hunger (stomach). Really interesting and informative.

We as lap band people have a lot to deal with, realize and change. I mean, with this 2nd stage, they want me to start off by eating 1/4 cup of pured food 3 times a day. My head is telling me that that is not enough food!! But in fact, it should be for the new stomach size. We will see how it goes.

Also, this stage starts the no drinking 15 minutes before I start eating and wait 1 hour after I finish eating to drink again. Plus, they want me to take 20-30 minutes to finish my mini-meal.

So, I came home and made oatmeal. Easiest and fastest thing I had on hand. I dutifully measured out the 1/4 cup of oatmeal, looked at the clock and began taking tiny bites. I took the full 30 minutes to finish and was actually thinking by the last 10 minutes that I wasn't even that hungry and questioning whether or not to finish. Well, I finished all but 2 bites of the 1/4 cup and waited my 1 hour to have a drink. It felt goooood to get something of a solidish consistency in my mouth! I really enjoyed the oatmeal. Its been 2 hours and I am still satisfied. Not so bad.Now, I have 20 days of this stage before I move on to solids!!

A couple of things that might make things easier that I learned through this site and blogs is to have little bowls and baby/kid utensils. It looks like a lot more food when placed in a smaller container and the bites have to be small when eating off a small spoon!

Oh...and i am now down 10.5 pounds since surgery (March 29). Still losing but just a lot slower. I am going to have to pick up the exercising now that more calories are going in.