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I think you would be ok with mushy foods...yogurt, pudding, cottage cheese. I think this stage helps get you used to the texture things should be when you swallow regular food (if that makes sence).

I am 4 weeks out and I still have trouble eating some foods (probably more mental than anything). I havent had steak, bread, Pasta or anything like that.

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I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to read all of your responses and suggestions. Although I was banded 9/8/08 and have lost weight (40/50 lbs) I had a back injury and could not exercise so I regained about 17 lbs. I recently had a fill and for the first time since being banded, I have restriction and so I am on the way to losing again. I have noticed burping and the being "stuck" feeling for the very first time since banding and it is uncomfortable. This happens when I try to eat solid foods; I can only have Soup right now and soft, steamed fish. That's about all I can tolerate. I thought something was wrong until I read your posts. Now I know to take it easy; stick with very soft foods and look forward to losing mega weight!

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I have food get stuck on a regular basis. Believe me, you will know for sure when it happens. There will be no mistaking it. In the mornings I can barely eat anything, not even oatmeal without some pain. Most foods I have to cut into tiny pieces and chew chew chew and quite often still have severe pain. I do not know if this is normal or not. I am going on a cruise the end of Jan and am concerned that I will not be able to eat anything. I am going to try to take instant oatmeal in my suitcase for emergency foods.

I am in pain but still not loosing any weight.

Check my post about Anyone feeling discomfort in their throat? I describe how eating has been for me. I got 1/2 cc taken out and I can eat so much easier now. I stopped losing weight because I got so frustrated trying to eat Protein, ate a little, then satisfied my hunger with junk food that slides down easily.

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