Newly Bsnded

[newbeginning79 5]

Good morning all. I was recently banded on June 5th. So I'm almost thru my first week. Thankfully the pain/ discomfort has been very minimal. But I'm starting to get hungry Can anyone tell me let me know what to expect the next few weeks? In excited to graduate to soft food next week. What does that consist of?

Thanks for all the help!

[Boniluuu 25]

I did mashed potatoes, gritts, Soups in a blender, refried Beans. Did not think I would ever make it back to real food. Lol

[fericito 138]

No advice as I'm not there yet but wanted to hear what others have to say. Congrats on a week in!

[running_scared 125]

I really enjoyed hummus.

[jeani81 93]

Soft foods for me is applesauce, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables, tuna pureed, scrambled eggs, cream of wheat and chicken that has been pureed.

[Mariaband 11]

I was banded in July 1st and I have the same issue so I would like to see suggestions as well.. thank you all for help and support...

[Missy05.29.12 13]

Refried Beans with smashed avacados is my favorite mushy/soft food. I added some thin mild salsa to thin out the beans...you could also add some fat free cheese.

I also made a pot or vegetable Soup with potatoes, carrots, squash, zucchini, onions, and stewed tomatoes. I cooked it for a long time until everything was really soft. I smashed the veggies with my fork and the Soup was delicious :-)

Mashed potatoes thinned with chicken broth is good.

I tried tuna with fat free mayo tonight and it was more difficult than the other stuff listen above.

I going to try egg whites tomorrow.

My problem is that I would usually eat tuna with middle eastern pita bread, tortilla chips with the Beans and avacados, and a piece of toast with scrabbled egg whites. I am having trouble just eating this stuff plain...if anyone has suggested pairings or how they cope with out the carb side kick I would appreciate it. ???