Ok, had my first fill and I have 5cc in my band. But please help me understand....

Do mushies pass through the band? If not, then how big is the pouch prior to the green zone?

I find that I can eat about a cup of cottage cheese and a cup of refried fat free Beans and Im full finally....

It just seems too easy to eat that much....

So is it passing through? or sitting in my pouch?

what is important is that you are full after one cup. THAT is what you want to look for the full feeling and stop eating. Easier said than done sometimes but more achievable if you eat slow.

Mushies are for after your surgery. Once you are fully healed you should be eating solid protein and solid foods with no liquids at your meals or for 30 min. after. You should be on a high protein, low carb "diet". I use that word with hesitation but until you reach "true restriction" then you must diet. You should not be eating Mushies at this stage of the game and yes, they are considered "slider" foods because they pass right through the band. You want to eat solids that will stay in your pouch causing less hunger. Also, keep hydrated. This helped me before I had restriction although I still drink 64+ oz. a day. I hope this clarifies some things for you. Best wishes!!!

Ok, had my first fill and I have 5cc in my band

I understand the diet process, trust me. but you will notice I have just been filled and I am back to following Dr's Orders of 36 hours of liquids, then mushies, then back to normal dieting.

This was a question on qty consumption and the mushie process....

thanks for your awnser though