Neurotic!

[abs6angels 36]

I just talked to the nurse who i also banded, and is like the mentor for everything and she allowed me to go to Phase 3- "mechanically soft foods" YAY! So we were goin out with my in laws and i ate some sweet potato, applesauce, mashed potatoes- ( we were at a steak house and I'm a vegetarian, and the only Protein foods that i was allowed was Beans which the waiter says had no meat but were chock full of bacon!)

I felt better and ate very little.. tomorrow will be the first full day of Phase 3, hopefully i can get some energy back!

Amy

[Tanya_cotto 5]

Sounds good to me!! Just wondering why I am supposed to just stick w Clear Liquids..had surgery 9/29? What state did you have the surgery in??

Had surgery in California (southern)

I'm supposed to be on clear liquid plus Protein shakes for two weeks

then full liquids for week three

Purees week 4 and soft solids week 5.

Not allowed to have Jell-o!

and I am Starving!!!!

Clear Liquids are to help your belly/incisions heal and to make sure your band doesn't slip (early slippage)

Though I am having mashed potatoes that are thinned out since i feel faint!

Bah!

[neenee717 37]

Hey Neenee,

Thanks for the advice...how long were you on liquids for? It's so annoying to be hungry - sometimes I think it's just mental....how much did u lose? Stress doesn't help either and also feeding a family, etc?

Thanks,

Maddy

I was on liquid for 2 weeks and I was cranky after 1st week. First few days I felt so weird didnt care about eating. I cried alot and was uncomfortable. @wk the hunger came with vengence. and as I said doc visit at 2 wks and surgeon said I could advance to solids in moderation because I had no fill in my band. I drank liquid Protein shots from Walmart, eas Protein shakes, Jello and popsicles which I was sick of after a while. I had the desire to chew something! And yes it was hard feeding the fam and I couldnt chew. I did well under the circumstance. So far down 70 but I havent pushed myself to go further yet