Banded 10/17 still can't eat- WHY???

[maryj 0]

hi,

my son had lap-band surgery and has gone the other way. he has lost weight...i can see that, but he weighed 460 lbs and still eats A LOT. my mother policed my food intake for years, so i know that only makes an eating disorder worse. he had his first fill a couple of weeks ago and told the doctor to put just a little saline in the ring. i paid 300.00 for the shot and it appears that he put such a little amount in, my son can eat all he wants.

i hope it doesnt appear that i am concerned about the money; im not, but i am concerned about his health. he was banded in august. please help me so i wont turn into a co-dependent (of which i already am but am fighting it).

as far as not being able to eat, i would ask your doctor to determine if he made the esophagal have too much stricture. my son complains of not being able to swallow, but that is a thought about your condition.

please let me know how you are doing.

[Ruby124 0]

Sharty...How well did you research this surgery? How experienced is your Surgeon? How experienced is your sugeon's staff? Did they give you a set of Lap-band Surgery Discharge Instructions? A list of foods & what to drink or eat depending on what stage of recovery you are in.

I had my surgery on 10/20. Only three days after you. There is no way I am allowed a fried egg at this point. There is no way I am allowed noodles...orchicken..at this point.

Everything at this point is soft, blended foods like bean Soup (Fiber & protein) blended..pea soup blended (both by adding some chicken broth to make it soupier. Creme of wheat..again, leaning toward the softer side. Protein shakes...smoothie drinkable yogurt....NO STRAWS! They will add to your gas problem.

Tomorrow I am making mashed turnip. I will put them in the blender to make very spft & smooth. I am making a cauliflower & leek & celery & chicken broth soup tomorrow that will also be blended to a soft consistency.

I am only allowed soft foods using the consistency of applesauce as the rule of thumb at this stage. I don't think you would be passed this stage yet. Everything at this stage is blended.

[Sharty 0]

PLEASE call your doc just to check in. Maybe they will have suggestions... Are you drinking a lot? I don't want you to be dehydrated...

I have eaten some mashed peas today and that was ok, i have a list of food now and it tells me what to eat at the stage im at so we will see, are you doing well, how long have you been banded?

Marty