Banded 22 Feb 10

[Eclectic82 22]

So I got banded...yay:tt2:. Everything went fast. I went to a nurse at the Army hospital. After she asked me to verifiy my name and date of birth she asked me if I wanted gastric or lap-band. It was a little suprising because I was there about my anemia. 4 months later here I am. The process didn't take that long, I just needed a date to coordinate with another health issue.

I'm nervous. I don't want to do anything to make me toss Cookies...so i'm still on clear and Protein. Being very patient and careful. I also keep getting mixed messages about what I can eat at this point!!!! GRRRR! What exactly is full liquids....do I need to blend the Soups?! Can I have baby like food....sigh...taking a nap now.:cursing:

[LeighaMason 19]

I think baby food is more in the mushie stage. Full liquids to me means being able to pour it through a strainer. Not just get it to go through a strainer but pour through. I think it helps to think of your new stomach pouch as a strainer.

Congratulations on your band!

[bandpal 7]

Congratulations - you are on the way! "Patient and careful" is the ticket - as far as those mixed messages, what is your doctor telling you? Did you get a food plan? That should be your north star. Also - visit the Food and Nutrition Forum here http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/ and look at the stickies - some of the answers to your questions should be there. Good luck!