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Need some advice on what to eat
mhoffman replied to keepinfaith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can anyone tell me about diet soda? Are we allowed it or not? I am really craving and missing my diet soda! -
I was banded on December 22 and go for my first fill in February. On Saturday I started the mushy stage and have been having oatmeal, low calorie mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs. Will there be any limitations after teh first fill? Will I be okay to start the regular diet? I am scared that I won't chew enough. I want to do everything right. I am exercising and have lost 15 pounds so far.
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I was banded on December 22 and am getting my first fill in February. I am gong away the day after the first fill. Is this okay? Will I feel okay? Will I be able to eat?
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I was banded in December. I was on liquids for two weeks and on Saturday started the mush stage. I have had scrambled eggs, low cal mashed potatoes and oatmeal. I am going to stick with this for two weeks. It is hard as I still have all my normal food feelings but want to make this work. I was even at a baby shower on Saturday and ate nothing. I start the real diet on January 19th. I am scared to start and hope to do all the proper chewing. I don't have my first fill until February 7th. I still get shoulder pain in my left arm..is this normal? Also I feel like I don't swallow right..like I can't anymore...is this in my mind?
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First Fill coming up Friday
mhoffman replied to Debbie P's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can you eat normal after your first fill or are there restrictions? -
2nd fill...is this how i'm supposed to feel?
mhoffman replied to bandster_1007's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on December 22 and my first fillis not until Febraury 7th. Is this okay? I was supposed to get a fill sooner but my DR. is having kneee surgery. Second Question: Do you have have do just liquids after you get your first fill? -
I was banded a week ago. Things seem to be going pretty well so far. I have lost 14 pounds. Next Saturday I start the mushy stage. Do you have any suggestions. I live in Orange County, CA. I am excited and a little scared as I begin this new chapter. How much have you lost and what is now a typical day of eating for you? Please share what will work and what will not work. Happy New Year!
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Thanks for your response. What did you eat during the mush stage? Also what is a typical day of eating after the mush stage? You know the way of life you eat now...
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Had surgery on Dec 21st
mhoffman replied to TripletMom's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was also banded on 12/22. Feeling okay..just still very sore in the stomach and chest. Going to see the DR. today. I have some questions. Want to know what I can eat during the mushy stage... I wake up hungry right now in the liquid stage???? -
Surgeries The Week Of December 17
mhoffman replied to nhlapband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for all your help. No, I don't feel that my DR. was as informative. Going to see him today and have a laundry list of questions. Bakes chips in a few months??? -
Surgeries The Week Of December 17
mhoffman replied to nhlapband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 12/22 and have some questions. Does anyone know what veggies are good after the liquid and mushy stages are over? Can I eat bread, cheese, baked chips? Thanks! -
I was banded on Saturday and live in Lake Forest. I have so many questions. How are you doing since you were banded?