How do you progress to new foods?

cyndilou29 · June 3, 2007

Hey everyone,

Weird question here, sorry. I had a lot of restriction due to swelling post op (still have some honestly) but I'm supposed to slowly add thicker foods to see what I tolerate. Here's the problem - I'm terrified. I'm afraid of getting stuck or frothing. Really afraid. So I'm living on broth, tea, Water and Isopure clear liquid Protein Drinks. I want to try some, say, Tomato Soup but I'm so scared it won't go down. Yet I am absolutely STARVING. Did any of you struggle with this? If so, how did you deal with it and overcome it? Any help would be most appreciated.

Cyndilou

conniesueb · June 3, 2007

Cyndilou--the only thing you can really do is just take that leap of faith and try it. I did not have any problems at all progressing to new foods, but i was a little scared too. Most people don't have problems, so I say just try it! Tomato Soup is a good choice--I had a lot of that on that phase. Also, cream of chicken or cram of mushroom is good. The tiny pieces of chicken and mushrooms aren't enough to be a problem. You could also try smoothies. Good luck--I'm sure it will be fine!

cyndilou29 · June 3, 2007

Thanks ConnieSue. It really is a leap of faith isn't it? I'm so scared! I feel so stupid to be afraid of a little Soup for heaven's sake but I don't want to get stuck or froth again. It just feels AWFUL. Guess that means the band is working! LOL

annielkd · June 3, 2007

I'm still scared all the time. I used chicken noodle, blended to the consistency of Tomato Soup. (I was scared the Tomato would be too strong)... then each day I would try something new. Today I tried scrambled eggs. (without a blender!!!!!) I completely know what you are saying... it's scary. I can tell you the first night I tried "food".. I had Pasta pureed... that night I was up all night praying I didn't throw it up. START with one food... then build up to two a day. Take it slow. Have one or two oz. Build up to 3. Hope this helps.

travelgirl · June 3, 2007

Be careful with scrambled eggs! Many people can't do them at all after banding.

Take it very slow at first. Take a very small sip of your Soup (my very favorite was Campbell's Soup at Hand Velvety Potato) and wait a minute or so before taking another sip. You can also add a little skim milk or Water to thin it down if you need to. Just take it slow and easy, and you'll be fine!

cyndilou29 · June 3, 2007

Thanks, I'll try it that way. That potato Soup sounds DELICIOUS. I will definitely try to work my way up to that one.

Thanks for all the feedback.

marym · June 4, 2007

I was banded 5/29 and I ate Tomato Soup today with no problem (sipping slowly, of course). I also added parmesan cheese (2grams/tbsp) and 2 tbsp of nonfat dry milk (1gram) to beef up the protein; it made it taste like cream of Tomato. It was really tasty and didn't give me any GI problems at all!