fireflymemories

Hi there! I am newly banded...almost to the solid food stage. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how they do with popcorn? I mean...the movies will never be the same if I can't have popcorn!!! LOL I don't want to try something like that without the benefit of some experienced banders. In fact, I am really apprehensive about starting solid food at all. Please let me know of any "easy" foods that you found to eat. How is tuna fish?? I appreciate any advice! :hungry:

Thanks for all the replies...they have been very helpful and reassuring. I still have not tried popcorn or peanut butter...waiting till after first fill and visit to doctor...but am looking forward to it. I am doing really well on grilled/blackened fish and mashed potatoes...very good! Of course, I will cut back on the mashed potatoes when I can start eating other veggies....especially a salad...I miss those! By the way....can anyone tell me how to get my pic to show up under my user name???? I have emailed the site, but gotten no response, yet. It shows up when you look at my profile, but not in my postings...on the left side. Thanks again!!!!

Oh yum!!! I love egg foo yung! I will have to try that for sure! By the way...I forgot to ask about Peanut Butter??? Rachel....way to go! You have lost a lot your first month!!! Got any pointers for me? Are you exercising? How did you do so well???

Hi Julie! Well...we are band buddies, but one year apart. I just got banded this year on June 8th. I have lost 18 pounds so far. I haven't started solid food, yet, and am a little apprehensive about it. I had a few days right after surgery where I was sooooo hungry. But, I am really doing ok, now. The boredom, emotional hunger is the worst part. I also find that I forget to drink all day. Can you give me any helpful hints on eating solid food? Have you found any really good menu ideas?? Well, continued success to you....and thanks for talking to me!! Vicky