started mushies and had a lesson.

[Tabby Ann 10]

today was the first official mushy day for me. I was so excited! I decided I wanted to go out for lunch... We went to Dennys and I ordered tilapia, mashed potatoes and spinach. I mashed it all up super fine on my plate (ordered off seniors menu, then took half off my plate)... Still couldn't eat a quarter of what was left on my plate but knew I had to STOP. Felt like food was still setting in throat.. Not painful because I was extra careful but a diffy feeling... Wasn't long until I had I guess what was called a PB. Luckilly plenty of napkins there. I didn't realize this was possible so soon since I haven't had a fill. I am amazed at how little it is taking so far to fill up!!! I know stomach is probably still swelled some so that will cause restriction. I am loving this experience so far and know I am going to be amazing on this long Journey ahead of me.

[marymcd54 10]

I am also on mushy food, but only 2 ounces every 2 hours or so... I had my band on July 25, this is my second week this is my regiment for the day.

2 ounces of mushy's, wait half hour, then drink 4 ounces of Protein shake and Water with in the hour. Then wait half hour, then start all over again.

I do not think I would be ready to go out to eat yet.

Did you speak with your nut? They should have told you what to do when mushy stage.

[jen120 23]

Congrats on having surgery!!

Those are some pretty hard core mushies for only being one week out. My mushies were yogurt, cottage cheese, Soup, soft cheeses, purees, refried Beans, tuna and some lunch meat and I had to wait 2.5 weeks after surgery. We were not allowed to have carbs until 2.5 months after surgery.

My guess is that you may have eaten a bit too fast. Dont worry about how much or how little you might eat. Take everything really slowly especially at first.

What an exciting adventure. It looks like we both started with having to lose about the same amount of weight. If you want a weight loss buddy, just let me know!

I wish you much success!

[Snoopyloverny 3]

Follow the rules! Remember alot of these things have already been tested with the band so u gotta do as Dr days. I know you were excited, I would be toobut be careful cuz u r learning still how much is too much, when to stop, !

Don't forget you just hot married, it will take time to learn how to live w/ eachother in unity! Hey I haven't figured out what PB stands for although I know it means to vomit... Clarify pls?

[Sailor59 0]

Productive burp

PB

[Angelface007 0]

Well I 2moro is my 1st day of soft foods. 2moro will be one week post-op and I hav to eat 2oz of soft then drink a shake carnation instant Breakfast 3 x's formthenday it seems like I can't wait for the egg omg!

[Jachut 487]

It takes time to recognise your body's signals and you probably overate. But I agree, those are solid foods, more than mushies - more the sort of stuff you might be graduating too at the end of your mushies regime. Obviously if your doctor has told you different then you do what your doc says, but you've obviously had trouble with that meal, so I'd stick with more liquidy mushies like yogurt, watery oatmeal, loose scrambled eggs, Soup with bits in it, for a week or so and then move on to more and more solid food.

Lucky you if you can pb into a napkin! For me, its about as violent, loud and non discreet as a true vomit.

[Tabby Ann 10]

Thanks for all the replies!

I believe I did eat too fast & too much.

The doctor gave me a paper saying I could have all the above on this stage. I double checked because I am so scared of doing something wrong. I agree reading it back it does sound off the wall. I had to do 1 week of Protein & then I moved to weeks 2 and 3 of soft and pureed foods. I am glad it went as easy as it did & that I didn't make a scene in front of a place full of strangers LOL I am learning though and have done better today. Am not being such a pig and just taking a bite.. Chewing it extral careful and not rushing for the next bite. I know it will be there later.

Jen120 I would love to be your buddy. I haven't been able to get online as much as I would like to lately but hope we can stay in touch!!!!

Thanks again for all the replies. It's good to have some place to come to and share goals, setbacks, triumphs etc.

Tabby