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[BandedBera 3]

My name is Sarah and I was banded on 3/27/12. I am currently 12 days post op. I'm 27, 5'9" and weighed 263 at the start of this process. I weighed 236 at my last weigh in. I'm not feeling any restriction at all at this point. I knew it would be hard but I want to eat just like I always have. I'm eating fairly normal foods and have not had any stuck or pbing episodes. I can't wait for my first fill so that it won't be all on me… Right now I'm getting by on will power but it's difficult. I'm supposed to be in the liquid stage still but I was starving all the time. I've progressed to mushy and some normal food.

I started a blog as well.. Please take a look and offer comments or questions!!

http://sarahclover7.blogspot.com/

[zinhaa 363]

Welcome and congrats. Your dong great. The first fill doesn't always bring restriction but your on your way. Keep up the good work.

Wendy

[waitingpatiently 250]

Welcome bandedbera,

Hang in there! its going to get better! I would encourage you to try to stay on the post op diet.....It was really hard I know, but not only did it give my stomach time to heal, it also helped me break the carb addiction and I think it helped my stomach shrink (if thats really possible) because I surely can't eat what I used to.

Keep trying, even if you slipped up and had something you shouldn't of, just start over at the next meal.

[NWgirl 574]

I would also advocate staying on the post-op diet given to you by your surgeon. Make sure you are getting plenty of Protein. When you eat normal foods, the stomach churns to get it through. For the first couple weeks, the stomach needs to be healing and churning may do harm.

[dldickison 3]

Thanks for all the encouraging words. Just started the mush stage of eating foods. Any suggestions?

[zinhaa 363]

humus,pudding,eggs,i actually ate anything i could put in a blender. wendy

[dldickison 3]

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Does food really taste good or even the same

After being put in a bender?

[dldickison 3]

My name is Sarah and I was banded on 3/27/12. I am currently 12 days post op. I'm 27' date=' 5'9" and weighed 263 at the start of this process. I weighed 236 at my last weigh in. I'm not feeling any restriction at all at this point. I knew it would be hard but I want to eat just like I always have. I'm eating fairly normal foods and have not had any stuck or pbing episodes. I can't wait for my first fill so that it won't be all on me Right now I'm getting by on will power but it's difficult. I'm supposed to be in the liquid stage still but I was starving all the time. I've progressed to mushy and some normal food.

I started a blog as well.. Please take a look and offer comments or questions!!

http://sarahclover7.blogspot.com/

Loved your blog! Thanks for sharing. My surgery was April 4th. I was on liquids for 4 days Sunday I started mush. I am working on a lot of will power and creativity. Had a hard day at work, there was a birthday and everyone brought treats! I too am 5'9 starting weight 283. So hang in there. I am

[bigenuff 302]

Loved ur thread.! I was banded 4/6/2012.and exactly 4 days like u I became extremely hungry today.i made a soft scrambled egg and ate it.I'm supposed to be on full liquids for 4 more days.I will try not to put too much on my stomach and go back to shakes in the AM but my taste buds are still tingling from the taste of the egg.thank u for sharing.

[bigenuff 302]

Loved ur thread.! I was banded 4/6/2012.and exactly 4 days like u I became extremely hungry today.i made a soft scrambled egg and ate it.I'm supposed to be on full liquids for 4 more days.I will try not to put too much on my stomach and go back to shakes in the AM but my taste buds are still tingling from the taste of the egg.thank u for sharing.

[bigenuff 302]

Loved ur thread.! I was banded 4/6/2012.and exactly 4 days like u I became extremely hungry today.i made a soft scrambled egg and ate it.I'm supposed to be on full liquids for 4 more days.I will try not to put too much on my stomach and go back to shakes in the AM but my taste buds are still tingling from the taste of the egg.thank u for sharing.

[bigenuff 302]

Loved ur thread.! I was banded 4/6/2012.and exactly 4 days like u I became extremely hungry today.i made a soft scrambled egg and ate it.I'm supposed to be on full liquids for 4 more days.I will try not to put too much on my stomach and go back to shakes in the AM but my taste buds are still tingling from the taste of the egg.thank u for sharing.

[bigenuff 302]

Loved ur thread.! I was banded 4/6/2012.and exactly 4 days like u I became extremely hungry today.i made a soft scrambled egg and ate it.I'm supposed to be on full liquids for 4 more days.I will try not to put too much on my stomach and go back to shakes in the AM but my taste buds are still tingling from the taste of the egg.thank u for sharing.

[isladelmar 1]

I would also advocate staying on the post-op diet given to you by your surgeon. Make sure you are getting plenty of Protein. When you eat normal foods, the stomach churns to get it through. For the first couple weeks, the stomach needs to be healing and churning may do harm.

I agree with this. It's really important for your stomach to heal before you start eating "normal" foods, and you really need to focus on your Protein intake!