I am new and newly banded

[nailpro00 71]

:thumbup:Hi all. I just signed up for the site with the recommendation of my Dr. I had my surgery a week and a half ago and i can not believe how well i am doing. I am down 16 pounds. I have this mushy foods week down OK but i am nervous to start week 3. does anyone have any suggestions on what foods i should start with for my next step.

[123crod 170]

I assume you me solids? I eat whatever I want but measure it out. I eat a lot of chicken salad with FF mayo. I have not had any problems eating anything as far as keeping it down or getting it down. Just remember to chew, chew, chew!

[Grandma26 1]

Congratulations on being banded and your progress so far!

Your band will tell you what it doesn't like as you go along. So far the only thing I can't eat in any way , shape or form is broccoli! My band hates broccoli, but everything else has been fine as long as I chew it really well. When you think you have chewed enough....chew it a little more!! lol I avoid anything greasy or fried since that's what got me in the position in the first place.

Good Luck!!

[Brandy~ 2]

Hello Nail. You will be fine. You don't have a fill or anything yet do you?

Just take it very slow when you start to see how you tolerate the food. I would go with chicken or fish and make sure it's moist and cut it into very small bites.... Chew chew chew

[slumberdream 0]

i was just banded on monday sept 14th. The gas pain for the first two days was really bad.