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My mother in law was visiting and wanted to get eveyone Chineese food after I was banded 1 week. I asked them to go out instead and she told me "You made this decision to have the band and now you have to deal with it." No one is going to stop eating just because you can't" It started a big war. I wanted to throw her out but I bit my tongue.

I was banded 12/21 and my Dr. let me do soft foods as tolerated after day 11. I am still eating soft mostly soft foods because of fear mostly but I like it that way. I have had no bread, and the only meat I have eaten is Chili and very soft chicken in soups.When I try heavier foods I don't get stuck they just don't sit well and I become a bit nauseated. I am able to eat more at a sitting lately so I am looking forward to my first fill on 2/1. Good luck.

I was banded on 12/21 and feel great. However, I drank more water before being banded. My tastes have changed and water doesn't even taste that great to me anymore. I drink a 20oz tea in the morning and try and drink water during the day while I'm teaching but don't seem to even finish one. Since I don't drink and eat at the same time like I used to there is no liqued there. I feel good and besided from being 18 pounds down and the scale not moving in the past week everything is good. Will I get sick if I only drink anout 30-40oz liqued a day?

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What are you eating? I was banded on 12/21 and have lost almost 20 pounds but I still don't eat much. I starting walking the treadmill for a half hour 3-4 days per week. I go for my first fill on 2/1.

I feel the same way. I thought I was crazy but I told my husband to feel the port site after I ate and it was a bit puffy and hard. It was weird at first but I guess I am used to it now because I barely notice it.

I know it is hard but it will get easier. I am on week 3.5 and can try soft food as tolerated. I started with scrambled eggs and egg whites with cheese in them and have been able to try little things since like healthy choice quesadilla and spring rolls and a few other things. It has definately gotten better but it is still hard watching my family eat pizza and other good food when I am eating soup and eggs. Good luck!

I was banded on 12/21 and can eat soft foods as tolerated. I can only eat so much and then I get a full feeling and don't swallow so well. If I pushed through that and kept eating I think I would feel some of the things you are describing. I think by tomorrow you will feel better, however, I would portion out your food so you know how much your new pouch can comfortably handle. It feels like each new thing is a test for me. I can not do fried foods at all. The only meat I can eat right now is chili and I had a quesadilla with chicken that was kinda ground up. Good luck.

I have only been banded for 3 weeks but I have heard people say you need to switch up what your eating or you body gets used to it. Maybe you should try another source of protein once in awhile and see if that helps.

I was banded on 12/21 and have had problems with going. I am not going for 4 or 5 days and have to take milk of magnesia to go. People say it straightens out after awhile. It was really bad when I was only on liqueds, Now that I have been on real food again I am hoping it gets a bit better. Good luck!

I was banded on 12/21 and feel better than ever. I have lost 18 pounds and will go for my first fill on 2/1 if I need it. I started working out last night, did a half hour 1.5 miles on the treadmill with no problem. I am very happy with my decision!

I am on week 3 and have had the same issue. Don't wait too long I didn't go for 5 days. i finally took milk of magnesia and was quite sick for a good hour. I was so backed up I lost about 2.5 pounds after that. lol.

Best of luck. I am on day 18 of being banded and eating soft food as tolerated. I tried moist chicken and it does not feel right, however chicken in homemade chicken soup goes down just fine. Hope all goes well.

I am on week 3 and can only eat a little bit before I get a full feeling. I go for a fill on 2/1 but the Dr. said they will see if I need it. I am nervous if I get a fill I won't be able to eat anything. I am hoping I am just swollen still and that is the reason I can't eat much of the mushies.

Walmart carries a whey protein powder in many flavors chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, etc... It has 52 grams of protein in one scoop. Put in the blender with skim or lowfat milk and a few icecubes and it is like having a healthy milkshake.

I was banded on 12/21. Everything went great. Almost no pain, lost 15 pounds already, and was allowed to start mushies on day 10 as tolerated. The only thing is that I am always cold. I have never had this problem before. I got into bed with a heated mattress pad on 8 and was shivering. Has anyone else had this problem? My husband said it could be lack of iron but I never heard such a thing.

I was banded on 12/21 and had big problems with constipation. I took Milk of Magnesia two night ago and although I was sick for a good hour I felt so much better after. I actually lost 2.5 pounds after finally going. I had a lot of pressure like you are explaining until I went. I have been on muchies since day 10. Everyone's Dr. is different with their diet guidelines, but try to follow it. Try some chewable fiber tablets daily they help a bit. Good luck!

I have been allowed mushied since day 10. However, I have restriction with no fill yet and can only eat certain things and not very much. I don't think you hurt yourself but you should try to follow your Dr.s guidelines. Before you know it you will be allowed real food. Stay strong.

I have started mushies now week 3 but after about day 8 or 9 I was getting very hungry. I made my own protein shakes using the whey protein powder with 52grams of protein ice, and milk in the blender. It filled me up more than the premade protein drinks. I also ate the Cambells condensed cream of chicken soup which really has not chicken and I made it a little watery and strained it. Good luck you will be eating mushies before you know it.

I just started week three and I am allowed to have soft food as tolerated. I have had no problems with anything I have tried including scrambled eggs, greek yogurt, soups, oatmeal, and cream of wheat. I do notice that my appetite is coming back with a vengence now that I am eating real food. I don't get my first fill until Feb 1 and I lost 14 pounds the first two weeks of my band and now gained back 2 pounds since I started eating.

I am 11 days post op and when I eat to much or walk to much my port site bulges like I have an alien on that side of my stomache. It goes down eventually. Be safe and call and ask just in case but it may be nothing just part of the healing process.

Hello everyone, I was banded on 12/21 and have lost 15 pounds so far. My journey has been much easier than i thought it would be. I have had minimal pain from the beginning and practically no gas pains. I have a very low pain tolerance so I was very worried. I have no appetite but have been trying to eat and drink like the Dr. ordered. Yesterday I went for my post op and the Dr. said I could start on yogurt and cream of wheat and stuff and slowly move to mushies as tolerated. I have gone off my diabetes meds because for now my sugar is below 100. My port sight is a little sore and it bulges out a bit after I eat which can be gas. All in all I would do it again in a heart beat.

Im glad your going to see him, I was banded on 12/21 and my pain was minimal as well as the gass. They gave me morphine for a day and a half and then just tylenol. Good luck.

I was banded by Dr. Boorse on 12/21. He did a great job and I felt very safe in his hands. I am entering day 8 and have lost 10 pounds but this liqued stage is getting harder and harder. I go see him or his PA for my preop appointment tomorrow hoping to add some apple sauce and yogurt. Good Luck.

I am using Dr. Boorse at Lehigh Valley Hospital. I was just wondering if anyone has or is using them and how their experience went. I was scheduled for August 24th but had to reschedule because I got offered a teaching position on August 18 (bitter sweet!). I really liked the Dr., and most of his office staff however had some problems with his scheduling lady, she is not the friendliest. I rescheduled for Decemeber 21st and wish it was sooner. Would love to find some people in the area to share with.