MrsBerggren

My surgery went well on 8/04.. had bad gas pains in my tummy area and thankfully were gone by 4th day post op. I have no soreness now but have been STARVING!!!! Cat Martin.. I cheated too. I had some bites of my family's food as well and I was fine. I saw my doc for my 1st week post-op today and told him I am starving and he said to go ahead with the next stage of foods.. as long as I can comfortably eat the foods in each stage with no problems I am good to move ahead. He told me that my surgery was one of the easiest he has ever done and said I probably do not have any restriction so eat what I can but do so slowly and chew thoroughly. I essentially do not feel anything when I eat, I feel normal, its weird. No soreness whatsover, no nausea, no restriction. Its interesting to see where we are all at this first week out of surgery. I am already able to eat chicken and whatnot as long as its chewed well. My first fill is scheduled for September 10th and will be done in 'real time' or on x-ray so we will see exactly how much it will restrict me. All I can say is, I love yogurt, pudding, and Jello but bring on some mashed potatoes! I am not so much of a 'sweet' eater but rather salty and am looking forward to having something savory tasting rather than sweet tasting.

I was banded on 8/4 as well... this will be awesome to go through this with others!! On my way now to my first doc appt post-op. Will be back later.