ElisaBandida

Head back March 1- hopefully down another bit before I return and fully back to solids (3 cups a day of mostly Protein n veggies. Though last two days Ive experimented with new foods- delicious and as long as i eat slowly, stay away form breads/starches and not alot, seems I can eat anything (so far). But Im very very cautious. I think Im healing faster b/c I was a pretty healthy eater before this and also moved alot (biking and dancing and swimming etc...)perhaps the active lifestyle before hand has helped me to heal faster. NOt sure. Ill see doc AND nutritionist) again before CR and see what they have to say. What about you? And will you fill out your stats? WOuld be cool to see your before and after and goals! Best, ElisaBandida

Ha ha! Its funny you said sorry (it got posted twice!) for the multiple identical posts! hee hee... Im now 9 days out, found some papers with recommended dietary guidelines for these transitions. AM enjoying slowly bringing in foods like cottage cheese and chicken in chicken Soup, vegetables. Still making Shakeology chocolate Protein shakes and shared half a banana a while ago. Wowza. food tastes good but it is slowly becoming something I think less about for enjoyment and more about nutritional quotas. That said, Im in Mexico and though there is food EVERYWHERE on every corner, i mostly has something todo with a tortilla or other corn based bread product and meat so its easy to stay away cuz those would not feel good right now Im sure! Maybe its easier to do he post surgery adjustment here and then i Costa Rica vs the USA. Especially when, where Im from on th eEast Coast, they are about to be hit with mega storm and the fun thing to do when locked in side is eat yummy things. REmoved that temptation! I see doc again on Friday and leave to CR on Saturday at the crack of dawn. Exciting!! ElisaBandida

Im on day 6 post op (lap band) and went 4 full days liquid and on day 5 had a soft boiled egg in the morning that almost made me cry! So delicious. Ive been pureeing bean broth and beans for bean soup (very filling) and did a vegetable soup (made the mistake of adding broccoli which gave me some gas pains much of today) I was given green light to keep adding in pureed/mushy foods and tomorrow morning will try a plain yogurt- very excited. I seem to fill up with just a mug of soup and a bit of soft cheese or egg. INcision sites are closed up and I dont have to keep bandages on anymore as of today. Because of being in MExico where my awesome surgeon is only until next Saturday, we want to make sure solid food phase will work before Im away for the month of february in Costa Rica. Ill get my first fill (if needed) in the beginning of March back in NYC. SO anyone who has gone from Puree to solids and has any advice on transition period, i welcome your input! So far so good. 5k down since surgery. (about 10lbs) Good luck all!!