I...cheated.

[lizziee 0]

Is anyone else finding the soft food stage to be a bit harder than the liquid stage.

I am to the point I'd rather just not eat. I was so excited to have Mashed Potatoes but I find myself making an egg instead. This isn't that good b/c I still have 10 days of soft foods.

I think I'm just over food with no substance and not being able to chew something. I really am craving a salad. I feel like I need vegetables.

Anyone else having this issue? 14 days of liquids and now 14 days of soft foods is a long time with no vegetables and I AM NOT making a tuna shake!

[cookielover 1]

OMG I totally know what you are saying about the lack of veggies. I started mashing up canned green Beans, and that was tasty. Also I drank some V-8.

I also don't feel as satisfied as I thought I would slurping my food. I want to chew. I want eat more; I have to stop myself, as I don't get any satisfaction from blenderized food. I am not sure if I am full or hungry, or just wanting to chew. What I wouldn't give for a huge plate of pasta! I know, I know, I know, bad Amy. Hopefully the next 11 days will fly by.

[babs0101 1]

I'm with you! I'm going out of my head. Craving some substance. How about a cheeseburger with the works! Tonight for supper the family is having pork chops, I'll actually take the bone and suck on it just for flavor! What I'm going to eat, I haven't a clue. Probably left over mashed potatoes from the weekend. I have no restriction so this is really hard. I'm hungry and I want to chew! 9 days to go and I can start solid foods SLOWLY. (yeah right! hide the cows)

[PCGIRL 0]

Hello, October 07 Bandsters. I have surgery tomorrow so will try to come back here and put in my two cents -- or maybe more!

No tellin'. It will be fun to chat with the same-monthers.

Chat later - and looking forward to it!

Is anything allowable? I may have some weird questions -- don't know. Or maybe I'll be really crazed -- really have no idea.

But for now, I'm really looking forward to this whole experience.

[acalpn 0]

Hi guys,new to this forum.My question to all is,when do you say to yourself I am ready to go forward with this surgery.I don't know when enough research is enough.I am having so many reservations,but truly,truly want to do this. Planning on going to Mexico,self pay.Any suggestions would be great. Anita

[sfeiner 2]

My Dr lets us start muchies right aftr surgery. Everything pureed to applesause consistency. They are all so different. I will be banded Fri