I was banded on 2/10. Dr. told me that there's "very little fill in there" (whatever that means) and I started mushies 4 days ago.

Is it weird that I already have restriction for at least 4 hours? I'm struggling to eat two scrambled eggs as I type this. Not complaining, just wondering how I'll ever eat anything on the regular diet.

I'll also be going to lunch with coworkers to a Chinese/Seafood all you can eat. What's safe to order? This will be my 13 of 14 day for mushies, so I'm guessing if I eat regular food 12 hours before my 14th day I'll be fine?

Third question, what's everyone's "water schedule"? I commute one hour one way so that's 2 hours plus before/after meals, and just before bedtime that I CAN'T get water in. I'm averaging 4-5 glasses, and I feel like I'm sipping ALL DAY, it's just impossible to get it in.

I would stay away from rice or anything that is like bread or items that are breaded.

I too have a hard time getting in all the water. I just do my best to get in as much as I can.

I'm five weeks out and I still have restriction with no fill. (It's not four hours, more like 2.5-3.5 depending on the food). You may still be swollen, it took me a good two weeks before I could eat more than 2oz at a time.

I went to the chinese place during my mushy stage. I did egg drop soup, the inside of crab ragoons and dumplings (dumplings were a little hard to go down) and jellos etc. The one thing I would stay away from, unless you put something like butter or sauce on it, is the roasted potatoes. I knew looking at them they would be too dry, but hungry as I was (and limited to what i could eat) I had one. It didn't get "stuck" persay...but it was uncomfortable and I couldn't eat anything after that. So be careful. I also was able to eat lo mein noodles.

hope this helps!

Alicia

We go to a buffet here that has crab legs... I fill up on those since it takes time to eat them, it feels like I am getting my moneys worth. If I have room and want I then hit the shrimp with the panko bread crumbs and maybe a small bite of something else.... other strategy is to drink the jasmine hot tea before you begin to eat... that way you have less time to eat and finish the same time with your table mates.

We go to a buffet here that has crab legs... I fill up on those since it takes time to eat them, it feels like I am getting my moneys worth. If I have room and want I then hit the shrimp with the panko bread crumbs and maybe a small bite of something else.... other strategy is to drink the jasmine hot tea before you begin to eat... that way you have less time to eat and finish the same time with your table mates.

that is such a good point! I always make sure to drink during like the first 5-10 minutes that the others are eating. it helps me slow down and not be to hasty. also, by then, they are eating at a slower pace and you feel like one of them. Also, i know i can't drink for an hour so i want to make sure i get in all the water I want!

You may want to try egg foo young if they have it. Not the most healthy, but is very mushy with protein