Please help! Just started mushy foods and I feel so restricted!

[Amanda35125 0]

I had my surgery on July 7,2010. No problems with fluids or Proteins. Started mushy foods today. Had 1/2 cup cottage cheese for lunch. For dinner I had about a 1/2 cup of blended cream of mushroom Soup. I also took my doctor prescriped antibiotic. Tiny pill. Have been taking it for 4 days with no problems. I feel restriction! Did I do something wrong? I feel like something is caught in my chest. It doesn't hurt but it feels so wierd. I can still swallow Water but I don't understand why I feel this way. I almost feel like if I could belch I would feel better. Could it be a slipped band? Please any information or advice would be greatly appreciated!!:thumbup:

[Astrasmom 1]

I had my surgery on July 7,2010. No problems with fluids or Proteins. Started mushy foods today. Had 1/2 cup cottage cheese for lunch. For dinner I had about a 1/2 cup of blended cream of mushroom Soup. I also took my doctor prescriped antibiotic. Tiny pill. Have been taking it for 4 days with no problems. I feel restriction! Did I do something wrong? I feel like something is caught in my chest. It doesn't hurt but it feels so wierd. I can still swallow Water but I don't understand why I feel this way. I almost feel like if I could belch I would feel better. Could it be a slipped band? Please any information or advice would be greatly appreciated!!:biggrin:

Sometimes surgeons put a small amount of Fluid in when you are banded. Did your doctor put any Fluid in? If you are not feeling pain and you are able to keep things down, then you are ok. Your more then likely still a little swollen. Just remember to eat small amounts and eat slow. You will find that as you move up in stages you will experience this also. sugar free ice pops are great. They help with swelling and satisfiy your sweet tooth.

You don't have a slipped band. Don't worry. What you are feeling is normal. Be happy that you have the feeling of restriction because once that goes away you will start feeling hungry again.