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I really appreciate the great advice. Spidey I really needed the info on pb'ing. I see that in a lot of post and always worried about that as well. I also love fish; tuna, catfish and salmon. Have you had any luck with fish?

Thanks Spidey! My idea of simple eating is chicken..I love it, but quite a few people have stated they have gotten stuck eating it. Is that because of the fill? I am getting paranoid. Its been a while since I've had normal food and I have been counting the days until I can really eat something, but I think fear may win in my case.

I will move to the solid phase 2 weeks before my first fill. During that time I will be on vacation. I'm curious...Can you really eat normal foods? I do not want to eat something and get sick while 1200 miles from home.

Thanks Alaska. He actually did not give me a limit on liquids. I will will have smaller portions from now on. I had no idea 3/4 of cup was too much.

Whatever you do remember to follow the plan. You have to give your tummy a chance to heal. You do not want to go through the effort to get the band and then end up causing damage to your band. This is a very short period of time. In fact you are lucky that you can have the soft foods so soon after surgery. I had a week on Clear Liquids then a week on full liquids. I can't have soft foods until day 15 post op. Soft foods according to my doctor is yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes. All I can eat now that is considered eating is s/f Jello along with Protein shakes, broth, s/f popsicles and creamed Soups. Am I tired of that? Yes! I keep telling myself that I am one day closer to the mini goal. That mini goal was to last the whole 2 weeks on liquids. There are so many temptations in my home. My husband, 19 year old daugther and 13 year old daughter still eat their regular favorites. I have not asked them not to eat in front of me because I want to prove to myself that I can do it and so far I have. That's a wonderful feeling! You can do it! Its hard but take it one day at a time. I wish I could help with the hunger issue, but I am still not very hungry and its 11 days post op for me. I do want to eat, but its not because I am hungry for the food, I'm just in the habit of eating. I spend most of my day on this forum because it gives me something to do. There are so many posts that will scare you into waiting before you move to solids before they are allowed. I've learned a lot in the past 2 weeks. Hang in there.

lindsayb I pray that you will be ok. I'm curious. What did your doctor do to make it up to you for that huge mistake? Wow..that is really scary. I am still on liquids. I was banded 5/28/09. Did your doctor put you on soft foods right after sugery? I am counting the days until I can get soft foods.

TeTe, I think you should take the first step. Call and get a fill and start at phase one. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. You have the ultimate motivation: your wedding! This forum is also a place to get any and all advice. Even baby steps will get you to the end of the road.

Thanks! I now have an idea what pb'ing is all about. The bottom line: DO NOT OVEREAT!!!

OMG! I had a better night last night all because I was able to pass a lot of backed up gas. Who knew that 10 days post op I was still so loaded with gas. I do not want this to gross anyone out. I am posting because I want this entry to help someone else later who may be experiencing pain and discomfort and think something went wrong. I had to make myself have a bowel movement. I used adult size suppositories and Milk of Magnesia on post op day 7 and just a suppository on post op day 10. Day 10 was the break through day. I still have some discomfort on my left side, but I am no longer worried that something is wrong. I also know that I was not getting enough protein. Protein helps to heal muscle. I had my DH go to GNC and purchase NEW WHEY Protein in 42 gram vials on yesterday. I am sipping the protein throughout the day. I am also increasing my water intake. I think I may have let myself get dehydrated. I am making a conscience effort to make myself better.

Atriva, I am on full liquids with creamy soups. I go to soft foods on Thursday. My soft foods are yogurt, fish, cream of wheat and such.

Thanks. I need to start walking. I am either bloated or still swollen. I can't tell. I hope the walking helps. I had about 3/4 cup of pureed bisque and I am hurting all over. I do not know if that was too much or too rich. I can't wait until this phase is over and I am feeling back to normal. Thanks to all who reply. I appreciate the input.

Hi Mellie. I was banded on 5/28/09 and I am in a lot pain as well. I can't drink much and if I do it intesifies the pain I feel on my left side. I went to see my surgeon one week after the band and he told me it was gas pains. I too want to feel better. I am praying for this to get better with time.

What is PB'd? I see that mentioned in a lot of responses.

Glad to hear that Munger. I was on Biotin before the surgery. I will go back to it. Does your friend take her supplements in liquid form? If she does, will you ask where she gets the biotin?

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.

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?

I just received my official card in the mail today.I was given a temporary one the day of my surgery. My recovery nurse had a post card partially filled out with the surgery date and surgeon's name and all other info that needed to me filled out by the dr. I filled out the remaining personal information and mailed it. Again it is not only to use in restaurants, but to alert any medical personnel of the surgery. It is a must have. I am 8 days post op and still on liquids. Will not try it out any time soon.

Congratulations Atriva, I am glad to hear you are doing well. If you have any questions or concerns I will be glad to help. I am 8 days post op.

Good job everyone. Keeping this tread active will hold me accountable down the road. I'm 7 days post op and will not get a fill until 6/30/09. So far I am satisfied with liquids, but I do want to chew something.

Last Friday 5/29/09 was one day post op. I weighed 197.7. Today 6/5/09 I weigh 189.4. YEAAAA!!! I am on thicker liquids this week. I hope the scale continues to go down. A lot of Banders complain about weight gain.

Thanks so much Rain. The guidelines are so detailed. I did not get anything close to that. I saved it so that I can reference it as I move through the phases. How are you feeling? Have you gotten past the bloated and soreness yet?

:confused:Hello, I am 2 weeks post op and have not cheated on my clear liquid diet. Today is the first day that I can have thicker liquids and creamy soups. I bought a package soup mix/cheesy potato. I just finished making it and noticed it has small bits of onion and potatos. Is this type of soup allowed in this phase? The soup is really creamy and I can always spit the bits out. Please let me know. I do not want to accidently cheat.

Wow! I am not getting enough liquids in. Maybe thats the reason I feel so bad. My surgeon suggested I see a nutritionist. I will probably follow up on that.

Thanks for the info Rain. I ordered Unjury in Choc. and Strawberry. My shipment should arrive by 6/5/09. I am already nervous about my thinning hair. I have already noticed more than usual amounts coming out. I have a question. How much liquid are you getting in each day? I think I'm dehydrated. Do you measure and keep a log of what you are consuming. Today I am able to have cream soups. I only was able to get 3 ozs in. I could have eaten more, but I'm scared I will get sick or cause damage to my band. With that said I think I'm only getting less than 20 ozs of fluid including broth.

I went to see the surgeon today. The pain I was feeling is just a lot of backed up gas. I was on SlimFast for most of my protein, but it always makes me gassyand bloated. My Dr. said to try Optifast Shakes. Has any had luck with those?