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[MsRhonda 123]

Ok friday i started soft foods omg my sis brought some baked/grilled chicken i been eating on i feel bad like am i suppose to be eating this im comfortable no pain nothing i feel so bad i remove skin eat the chicken one half pc as of monday im going bk on liquids for a week it seems like im a failure i seem like i can eat again i need a fill asap i dont want to be fat no more Soup it is

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[MsRhonda 123]

I was doing fine til she brought the chicken im like hey im able to eat without problems im a failure i want to cry its like i said goodbye to puree to fast wth

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Your post isn't real clear, are you supposed to be on soft foods or liquids?

When was your surgery?

You really need to fill out your profile so we can better help you.

[MsRhonda 123]

Ok my surgery was on the 10th im suppose to be on puree foods but my dr says its okay to eat soft foods like fish n chicken n stop when satisfied actually monday is week three and thats n my book says soft foods

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If you're following your doctor's guidelines, then I don't understand what the problem is?

Just follow your doctor's rules and you'll be fine.

[Wgbem 138]

I am glad you ate feeling better...welcome to banding.

Firstly, the band alone cannot stop you from eating. It does provide restriction by physically limiting what you can eat but what the band does need is you. You have to really be responsible for making good food choices in order for the band to work. You will be a while before you get real restriction so the responsibility will be on you to limit your intake etc.. I am at 8cc and finally fell restriction after 4 fills.

Not to be negative on your sister but why would she bring you chicken post surgery? You are going to find that there will be people who will not move you successfully in your journey and that may include family. You should refer back to your binder for the correct foods to eat at this stage.

I wish you all the best and again welcome to the band world. Best decision I made.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Sorry you are struggling.... And please dont take this as uncaring but you cannot eat whatever you want and lose weight. You most likely have very little restriction so you need to discipline yourself until you get to the green zone which may be several months. I know it's hard...and frustrating but The band won't help you unless you help yourself. Go back to basics...

How many calories are you supposed to be eating? I was on 1000 each day with portion controlled portions of 3 oz protien, 1/2 c of veggies and 1/4 c of starch for every meal. Is your plan similar to this?

[MsRhonda 123]

Sorry you are struggling.... And please dont take this as uncaring but you cannot eat whatever you want and lose weight. You most likely have very little restriction so you need to discipline yourself until you get to the green zone which may be several months. I know it's hard...and frustrating but The band won't help you unless you help yourself. Go back to basics...

How many calories are you supposed to be eating? I was on 1000 each day with portion controlled portions of 3 oz protien' date=' 1/2 c of veggies and 1/4 c of starch for every meal. Is your plan similar to this?[/quote']

I dont have a calorie in take i mean i could post out what the doctors orders but it will be very long lol it just give a list of foods, how to serve how many servings in stages the chicken wasnt fried it was baked then grilled. I mean im limited and picky when it comes to foods. I mean i was doin my shakes still are superfood cystal lights Water mash potatoes tuna i cannot tolerate, sorry for no paragraphs on my phone. chicken n can, applesauce, carrots. At first doing this i found myself hungry every one two hours. Now since i step up to softies like the chicken im fuller longer n its not a whole pc!!! I feel like maybe to be little n healthier il starve myself. Or continue on the liquids but the dr states no u have to find ways to eat n moderation instead of liquids to maintain ur lifestyle. Cuz all its gonna do is go right thru u. Im glad that im fuller long but was this chicken a no no CONFUSED. FLORIDAYS HELP ME OUT LOVE PLEASEE UR R A MOTIVATION. THEY SAY HIGH Protein HELPS YOU LOOSE IT I PAY ATTENTION TO THE CALORIES FATS SUGARS ETC I KNO BUT MENTAL SHOULD THIS CHICKEN BE OFF THE BOARD WTH

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[MsRhonda 123]

I skipped Breakfast i had a superfood drink then at two pm my body was saying hey u hungry i started to feel ill nausated. So i ate im satisfied but am i chosing the wrong foods i mean am i not suppose to eat meat im being fretful right now. I have my orders but i dont want to over do it with the meat Protein part forget it monday im going bk on liquids.

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I would strongly suggest setting up a meeting with a nutritionist. They can help you establish calorie and food guidelines specific to you and your needs.

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[MsRhonda 123]

I would strongly suggest setting up a meeting with a nutritionist. They can help you establish calorie and food guidelines specific to you and your needs.

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[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Rhonda..since i am not a professional in nutrition i can only tell you what worked for me. I followed my drs instruction which was the following for mushies and solids.

For every meal...3 times a day..each meal no more than 300 calories

3 oz protien

1/2 cup veggies

1/4 cup starch

2 Snacks of fruit, vegetable or protien no more than 100 calories

Maybe you could follow that until you can meet with your nutritionist Or dr. That 1000 calories kept me completely full and if I was really desperate and hungry I would throw in a sugar free Popsicle at 25 calories in the evening. You may need more calories so check with the dr.

I hope this helps. The most important thing to do it to track every calorie you put in your mouth.

[Lori4080 64]

Rhonda, you look wonderful! It's a motivation for me. I would just say take one meal at a time, one bite at a time. It gets overwhelming, but it looks like you've had great success so far! Best of luck

[MsRhonda 123]

Thank you i will

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