I ate to soon and I'm petrified. PLEASE Help!

[TrailAngel 0]

Hello Everyone,

Whomever opens this link and has any words of encouragement I would greatly appreciate all you could say. I was bande 11/22/10, 12 days ago. It took me a long time to recover because I do not respond well to anethisia. Once I did, about 4-5 days ago I started not doing so well with the post-op diet. As always I start off great. I have a protien shake for Breakfast and greek yogurt or Soup for lunch. But there has been about 4 days where I ate something a bit more then a "mushy". I did'nt understand why the doc said not to eat regular food. I felt NO restirction and food past through me with no problems. Then I read an article saying that harder foods make you not be able to heal properly inside and cause your band not to solidify with the stiches correctly and stuff and makes it more likely to slip in the future. DId I screw myself up already only 12 dayas out. I am devistated about telling the doctor. I see him tomorrow, day 13. I have lost about 4 pounds since surgery but the few meals I ate in the evening have me petrified. How do I know if I caused long term damage to my band?

For those who have had problems, and had band surgerically adjusted or port adjusted, did yo9u have to pay surgery fees all over again?

Please, any words of wisdom would help!!!!!

Sandi

[kbuttrey 0]

Hello Everyone,

Whomever opens this link and has any words of encouragement I would greatly appreciate all you could say. I was bande 11/22/10, 12 days ago. It took me a long time to recover because I do not respond well to anethisia. Once I did, about 4-5 days ago I started not doing so well with the post-op diet. As always I start off great. I have a protien shake for Breakfast and greek yogurt or Soup for lunch. But there has been about 4 days where I ate something a bit more then a "mushy". I did'nt understand why the doc said not to eat regular food. I felt NO restirction and food past through me with no problems. Then I read an article saying that harder foods make you not be able to heal properly inside and cause your band not to solidify with the stiches correctly and stuff and makes it more likely to slip in the future. DId I screw myself up already only 12 dayas out. I am devistated about telling the doctor. I see him tomorrow, day 13. I have lost about 4 pounds since surgery but the few meals I ate in the evening have me petrified. How do I know if I caused long term damage to my band?

For those who have had problems, and had band surgerically adjusted or port adjusted, did yo9u have to pay surgery fees all over again?

Please, any words of wisdom would help!!!!!

Sandi

Hi Sandi!!

No worries!! I was banded on 11/23, and my Dr. Moved me over to Mushies as of last Friday at my first post op visit. I think what you are seeing is a classic case of each doctor being a little bit different! I wouldn't worry about it. Just get back on the routine your Dr. has you on and you'll be fine!!

Best of Luck!

Kevin

[gotmyeyeontheprize 2]

I wouldn't stress over this too much. Like you, I was banded on 11/22. I have been on solids since Friday and was on mushies the Friday following my surgery. As kbuttrey stated, it is another example of how all doctor's are different. You should be fine!

[lellow 1,713]

I wouldn't stress over this too much. Like you, I was banded on 11/22. I have been on solids since Friday and was on mushies the Friday following my surgery. As kbuttrey stated, it is another example of how all doctor's are different. You should be fine!

Tell your doctor when you see him. Yes, every doctor is different but they have reasons for issuing the instructions that they do.

Some are more conservative and wish to allow for longing healing time to ensure that no damage is done, for whatever reason. So be straight with him when you see him, so that he can make a decision as to how best to proceed.

It may end up being nothing. But the best way to ensure you get a good result long term is to be honest with your medical team, so they can make the most informed decisions on how to continue to treat you.

[RandomRan 1]

Being honest with your Dr. is a must. With that said, as long as you didn't feel stuck, feel the food trying to get past your band, I doubt you have caused any damage. Some people can't eat without it ticing or it making them throw up until further down the road.

You will see your Doc tomorrow. Don't lose sleep over it tonight.

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