Successful switch to solids anyone?

[2911plans 16]

I am horrified. I have been reading threads about sliming. I was excited that I would begin soft foods next week, but so many people have had episodes of sliming on all types of food. I am so scared. Please? Anyone? Please tell me that not everyone have this experience. One lady reported sliming for 3 hours. She said she could not speak and her airway was partially blocked. All say it was painful.

THE POLL QUESTION MAYBE CONFUSING. I FAILED TO EDIT BEFORE I POSTED.

The question should read: Did you experience Sliming on solids?

Edited June 6, 2009 by 2911plans

[Donnainva 0]

Never not even once. I was banded mid-January.

[lotsabirds 0]

Been on solids 4 days and havn't had a problem yet. Good luck to you.

[jujuvee 0]

I was banded on March 24th and have never slimed or pb'd.

[innwtitdtity 57]

The best piece of advise my surgeon gave me was at the inital lab band meeting. He told the group that once you have the surgery, all food pieces should not be larger than a die (dice). I started doing this right after that meeting so I could understand what that meant. Let me tell you that has helped so much! I was banded on 7/8/08 and I have not once slimed, vomitted, etc. I make sure that all my food bites are smaller than a dice. If I feel food going thru the band (as you get more fill this happens) then I stop, think about what I ate, what was the size of it and did I chew it well enough. Usually I didn't chew enough, I was in a hurry or multi tasking while I was eating and that will do it. Slow down, think while eating and you will be good. Good luck.

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Thanks for responding. Inn your advice is most appreciated. I will follow it to the letter. I have a question for JUJU. What is pb'd? Is that something else I need to be concerned about.

[gamyj 0]

I have been banded since march 20th, and have had no problems. No vomiting no PBing either. Smooth sailing (knock on wood) :blushing:

good luck on your Journey,

amy

[kowboyboots 0]

I am so glade others haven't had any problems, I was beginning to think something was wrong because I had such a good experience with no problems.