*** Question for Bandsters ***

[FLMan 0]

I was banded on January 10, 2008 and things are going very well. I have started mushies but I am more just liquid. My mushies have been mashed potatoes and oatmeal.

My question should I be eating more mushies? I have only been hungry one time... during the playoff game... you know football snacks!

I feel good about my weight loss so far just don't want to do anything that will mess me up later.

Thanks everyone.

[Wheetsin 714]

I never regained true or hunger or my appetite post-op. I'm almost 2 years out and can count on one hand the number of times I've been truly hungry. Don't worry about what you're eating (withins urgeon's guidelines, of course) so much as healing right now. There's no reason you have to have different types of mushies. Most people just find they like the variety.

[faithmd 14]

If you are not hungry for them, don't eat them.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking the post-op diet SLOWER than prescribed. The problems come when one takes it faster than what the doc or nut told you to.

Congrats on the loss, congrats on not feeling hungry and if you don't want to eat a mushy, don't. Just make sure you are getting in enough Fluid and Protein (protein drinks, etc.).

[MissSac 0]

The biggest thing my surgeon keeps drilling into my head is:

get enough Protein

as long as you are doing that I would say you are fine.

Good luck!

[juliegeraci 7]

It is really important to move to mushies then solids. Its not a good idea to eat all liquids. Maybe one Protein Shake a day but not all day long. It deafeats the purpose of the band to consume too many liquids. You may see a slight weight gain when you move your diet to mushies then solids. That will come off when you start getting fills. Good luck.

[Chrisann 0]

See what your doctor allows. I am able to have scrambled eggs, reg broth based Soups run through the blender, applesauce, flaky fish, etc. I am in week 2 of mushies with one additional week to go.