Eating too much too soon??

[carrie.0508 136]

Started mushies yesterday and am finding I can eat 1/2 to 3/4 cup without a problem. I have an 11 cc band but have nothing in it. Is it unusual to be able to eat this much 7 days post op and not feel and restriction? First 3-4 days I could only eat a couple tablespoons of liquids.< /p>

[PuraVida37 715]

My doc said no more than 1/4 cup food at a time. I'm not as far along as you, but I'm guessing that just because you can doesn't mean you should. Sounds like you will need a fill for sure! Good luck.

[carrie.0508 136]

Getting a fill the 16th. I am hungry every 2 hours if I eat less then 1/2 cup. Guess I will just suck it up . Don't want to dilate my pouch

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

It's very normal. It's also important to remember the band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anyway. It's job isn't to force you to stick to band sized portions- that is our job. The band is there to control your hunger.

Here's some great info: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Best wishes

[carrie.0508 136]

It's very normal. It's also important to remember the band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anyway. It's job isn't to force you to stick to band sized portions- that is our job. The band is there to control your hunger. Here's some great info: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html Best wishes

Thanks mis. I am beating myself up for being hungry! I am so glad I only have 10 days to wait for a fill!!! I feel like such a jerk for not being more in control

[ChicagoRose 650]

A half cup is about right. You will work up to a full cup eventually then have to train your mind (and mouth) to stop there!

[5.0junkie 770]

I think you're very fortunate that you are on mushies. Still can't believe they let you start 7 days post. I wish I was! What's on your mushy list of things to eat!

[carrie.0508 136]

I was very suprised too and asked the nurse like a dozen times if she was sure it was ok. Although I have been taking it pretty slow. Thicker yogurts, mashed potatoes, the ground up rib , for dinner I had a small piece of cornbread that I made mushy with white chicken chili blended and thinned to a broth consistency. The dietician said 1 week to 10 days full liquids and then onto soft foods. My surgeon and his RN said full liquids the first 3 days then move into thicker and thicker foods and then mushies at day 7-14 and I will get a fill day 18. Then after the three days of liquids and softs I will transition to normal food.< /p>

[5.0junkie 770]

I get to see my doc Monday. Hopefully he will give me the same news. You're doing great!!

[carrie.0508 136]

Thanks. I seem to be tolerating it well. No nausea or throwing up. Got a little too full last night and was uncomfortable but stopped and stood up and walked around.

[Gary John 49]

I talked to my Dr nurse she says no mushes they just sliders wont do no good, i get down this Monday she says in two to three days eat chunky Protein

[carrie.0508 136]

I figured mushies were to let our stomachs heal after being messed with much like liquids were meant to give it time to heal.