Help.. Three weeks after surgery

[emilymor 0]

I had my surgery three weeks ago. March 5th, I am on pureed foods. I can eat a piece of pizza and chew it really well and slow and it is really mushy so i did eat a piece. Is this gonna hurt my band?? as long as it is mushy can i eat it at week three?? thanks for any input :phanvan I have had no problems after eating the piece of pizza... no pain, not anything

[TheCascadian 1]

Ehh. At 3 weeks out, your stomach stitching is probably healed. I wouldn't freak out about it too much.

Still, better to stick with doctor's orders.

[FurEllie 0]

I also had mine 3/5 and was told I could start eating "real food" today. I cheated and started yesterday (well, the surgery was really early in the morning ). I have had NO problems but I've been chewing to mush. I've had a low carb bagel, chicken, turkey, veggies and even some pineapple.

As always, check with your doctor first!

[alicat3924 0]

No I do not think you will "hurt" your band by 3 weeks you are pretty much into the healing process you will notice that you can resume somewhat normal eating until you get your fill so I would be very careful though if you want to lose weight during this period of time until your first fill.

[hellybelly 0]

Hi, I would say that you will be OK. I have been eating as i did pre op for about a week now. I would just take it slow, especially with doughy things like bread and pizza as they go abit solid on the way down. just listen to your body and I'm sure that you will be fine. good luck with your weight loss journey!

[*susan* 1,709]

I think you will be just fine as well. My doctor had me on full normal foods at 18 days.

[Louisianagirl 0]

Thin crust is better for you, I ate meat (really tender) on day 3. I just chewed really well and ate really slow. You will be fine.