Very busy day!!

[mrsbure 0]

So, I started on soft moist foods last night. Between then and now I have been stuck twice, pb'ed once and threw up once. I have a LOT to learn!!! I guess mushies were just too easy for me and now I'm really challenged!! At this point I don't ever want to eat solid food again. (Ok only at this very moment.) My greatest fear is hurting my band. My new mantra-chew, chew, chew, chew, chew, etc..............

[sara31 2]

Wow! That's a lot for your first day!

Do you already have Fluid in your band or something?

[mrsbure 0]

I went to the Dr. today for my first fill but after telling them about what has been going on, they decided I did not need a fill. Tomorrow is 4 weeks post surgery. They are going to see me again in 2 1/2 weeks. I know I just ate too fast because I waited too long to eat and took bites that were too big.

[Melissannde 41]

Some people advise that if you pb, you should go back to liquids for 24 hours.

I don't always do that on the first spitting up episode, but if I do it more than once, I do ease back on the solids. I eat Soups and things like that for a while to let my band settle down a little. Having recurrent pb's can cause the band area to get swollen and then when we try to put more solid food down, it just causes more problems.

I know since you just came off Mushie/soft foods this isn't what you really want to hear, but thought I'd mention it. If you continue to have issues, you might want to consider going back to an earlier eating stage for a bit. Nothing magic about 24 hours, you could need 4 hours or 48.. we're all individual and have to learn what works for us.

Hope you are able to eat "normal" foods soon. :laugh:

[mrsbure 0]

I really appreciate the advice. I am not ready to eat anything other than mushy right now. I definetly want to rest my stomach and make sure I don't make it worse. Thanks!