Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[NewMeDebbie 196]

My new blog post about what NOT to eat...check it out @ http://www.debbieposton.com/breaking-the-rules/?fb_source=pubv1

Let me know what you think...

[carrie.0508 136]

How is everyone doing? Is anyone else who was banded towards the end of the month back on normal foods? I asked a question in the post op section and it sounds like most don't progress from liquids and mushies till 4-6 weeks and my doc transitioned me at 2 weeks and I haven't had any problems until today when I ate a couple chicken strips and now don't feel too great.

[arch002 34]

I have been trying normal foods with no real issues. Banded 9/30. Haven't done any bread or steak, pork. But chicken and ground meats have been no problem.

[Doin' it for me! 3]

I also was banded 9/17/13! When is your first fill? My first fill is scheduled on November 8th.

My first fill is October 28th! Excited!

[Amy Carter 67]

How is everyone doing? Is anyone else who was banded towards the end of the month back on normal foods? I asked a question in the post op section and it sounds like most don't progress from liquids and mushies till 4-6 weeks and my doc transitioned me at 2 weeks and I haven't had any problems until today when I ate a couple chicken strips and now don't feel too great.

I am eating real food most of the time. Tonight i tried eating a tortilla and so far that has been the only food i can't eat. No more tortillas for me for awhile.

[intelirish 714]

i was banded on 9/19 and the diet plan my doc had me on mushes by week 2 with being on solids by 4. today at 4wks post op i had my first fill and am excited to see what the next stage will be. i was eating with no restriction up to this point hoping to have an easier time staying in the 1cup allowance now

[carrie.0508 136]

I am eating about 1/2 a cup still and staying full for 6 hours or so. I guess I was just scared that I was the only one back on solids already. I don't want to risk a slipped band! I haven't thrown up once which I great.

[5.0junkie 770]

Carrie I just read your other post and I have to say, you are a brave soul!!!

[carrie.0508 136]

Carrie I just read your other post and I have to say' date=' you are a brave soul!!![/quote']

I think I am stupid. Probably totally screwed my band up.

[carrie.0508 136]

I have had chicken this week but the chicken strip was too much I think. I just feel like a total idiot.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

What would a slipped band feel like? I've had no problems eating most anything. I've had a stuck feeling about 3 times but after a few minutes it went on down. I reach a full feeling. I try not to over do it and I haven't felt miserable since I've had the band except once. I've slowly advanced my diet since I was banded on Sept 26th. Now I'm scared I've screwed something up too - but I don't think so...ugh

[5.0junkie 770]

You are doing beautifully. Just left you a big long post on that thread. Stop beating yourself up and consider it lesson learned. You got this. Just slow down and listen to your body.

[carrie.0508 136]

What would a slipped band feel like? I've had no problems eating most anything. I've had a stuck feeling about 3 times but after a few minutes it went on down. I reach a full feeling. I try not to over do it and I haven't felt miserable since I've had the band except once. I've slowly advanced my diet since I was banded on Sept 26th. Now I'm scared I've screwed something up too - but I don't think so...ugh

I am such a worry wort that I have the same fear, I am going to scale back to mushies for a few more days. I am scheduled for a post op/fill on the 29th and am planning on texting my docs RN to ask her a few questions about a slip or dilated pouch just to ease my mind. :-)

[5.0junkie 770]

Georgia it's good to see you back. I would be willing to bet you don't have a slip. There is a search feature on the site that will show you many a post about slips that you could compare yourself to. However, if you're feeling "stuck" I would say your fine. You'd be in some pretty good pain and have other issues than just being stuck if you had slipped. As far as stuck goes, slow down, chew more, smaller bites. If you find yourself burping a lot while eating you're moving too fast. It's a new experience to us all and we are all learning to change years of habits. You'll figure out what works out best for you.

[carrie.0508 136]

You are doing beautifully. Just left you a big long post on that thread. Stop beating yourself up and consider it lesson learned. You got this. Just slow down and listen to your body.

Thank you for your reassuring words as always! I in my head know I am doing well but when everyone says they started solids at 4-6 weeks it's hard not to second guess myself and my doc.