mskris

thanks everyone. Yes, while its kinda late, I AM serious about this. I just didn't realize the way the stitches hold and how slippage happens, and WHY its so important to have the pureed foods. Now i understand, and I have been good all day, and all night with my mush food. but being a good week late, I feel i'm reversing myself, and that if damage is done, its probably too late. I will though, continue my mush food, and continue following instructs. and I do hope when fill time comes, everything goes as it should.. Right now, I think all is ok, since i feel totally NOTHING happening...no pain, no sensations, no restriction, nothing.. so im going to take it as a good sign. Thanks again!

HI.. NO this is not a joke! I wouldn't do that.. why do that here? I'm a grown woman, with kids, and don't play games.. Yes, its my first post, I have surfed through- read, but have not joined till now. Thank you to those that answered seriously. Yes, I was informed that healing was going to be tough- but more so the actual healing of the outside, than in the inside. I was never shown images of the stitches, till today..after the fact- after the upset my doctor had. I think my office goes through so many of these surgeries that everyone is just a number to them. My doctor still doesnt know my name.. I knew the importance of the liquid for the day or so, but since ive been on a diet for weeks prior, (for preparation)- and looked at a new upcoming 4 more weeks of puree, i thought- THEY ARE BEING TOO CAUTIOUS. But now I see, that I have made an error. Now the real test is going to happen.. can I stop the food that I let myself eat the last few days and go back to puree.. when i KNOW i can eat toast, and so on.. This is hard work.. I didn't realize it- and im thinking maybe a diet would've been easier...You see, I had to go through a 6 month nutrition program, then a Protein diet, then a fat free diet, and NOW i see I have another month to wait for a fill.. I just feel very fustrated with this waiting process.. I thought it would be faster, thats all. and really, I'm just venting. I appreciate the advice, and I will do my best. thanks all, kris

Hi my name is Kris. I was banded on April 27th. And on the first day, I felt a bit of cramping.. I drank broth at night, as I was told by night it would be ok. But by 3 or so days, I went and did have some mash tato's, and apple sauce. OK soo, I haven't had ANY pain, and NO feeling of restriction. OK sooo.. that was last week. THIS week, say 5 days ago, I did have some toast, a bite of a blueberry muffin- and still no feeling of restriction. And so, testing myself, I had a plate of mash tatos, coleslaw, and a bit of chicken..(cut into squares). STILL no restriction.. NOW- today I went to the doctors, and was honest, and was TOLD OFF for pushing my food past the stage i'm supposed to be in which is puree ONLY. My doctor was furious... SOOOOOOOOO- now that has made me paranoid thinking HOW did i eat so easily, and maybe i slipped.... (????) aren't people that slip- GET PAIN (??) and why don't i have ANY feeling of restriction (?) im confused, because I AM losing weight, but its because IM ON A DIET... NOT BECAUSE OF THE BAND. if i am on a diet.. why did i do this in the first place (???) I'm beginning to think this is a fad... that a simple DIET is all i needed! ! ! I won't be able to get my fill till 1 month from now, and I'm anxious to know what it will do to change anything. and I'm worried that I slipped since I dont feel any restriction. But I have not had any feeling of pain or feeling that couldve happened. After being told off by my doctor, im back on pureed food, but ISN'T IT TOO LATE NOW, SINCE I'VE JUST ABOUT ATE EVERYTHING- (chewing alot, and taking it slow, and small portions yes)... but really - does the slipping happen AFTER the fill, or could it have happened and i dont even know it- this is all real confusing to me, i dont feel a darn thing, and have no way of telling whats going on inside...but I know one thing.. i want to eat, and i have eaten, and i dont feel anything- - - lol help! :smile2: kris (thanks! )