Well I am super excited because I get to eat food for the 1st time in 24 days... but super scared because I do not want to eat to much and stretch my pouch or have a stuck episode.

I dont go for my fill until Sept 16th because my port is a lil twisted and the surgeon wants to do the fill herself. That leaves me over a month of eating unfilled. I amk terrified of gaining weight during this period.

Do/did you guys feel restricted even though you didnt have any restriction?

Well I am super excited because I get to eat food for the 1st time in 24 days... but super scared because I do not want to eat to much and stretch my pouch or have a stuck episode.

I dont go for my fill until Sept 16th because my port is a lil twisted and the surgeon wants to do the fill herself. That leaves me over a month of eating unfilled. I amk terrified of gaining weight during this period.

Do/did you guys feel restricted even though you didnt have any restriction?

Unfortuantely you are in banders hell. You probably won't feel good restriction until your 2-4 fill. What you need to do at this point is to follow the doctors plan. You should measure your food because you really can keep eating if you don't. You should only eat 1/2 to 1 cup of food at each meal. Try eating foods that are higher in Protein such as chicken and fish. And of course continue your Protein shakes. You will be fine. Don't be afraid of moving through the stages. You shouldn't worry about getting stuck on the mushy stage. It should go down nice for you. Just take smaller spoon fulls. As you move up in the stages just remember to chew at least 25-30 times and cut your food to the size of an M&M. You will be fine. Don't be afraid to get stuck because it's really not that bad. As I have said before this might sound harsh but I beleive that everyone should experience the 'stuck' once in their banded life so they know how to deal with it, and it also teaches you how to chew better.

Good luck to you. You will do fine.

Don't worry about it! I moved through each stage without a problem and like you, was excited to go to soft foods. Remember to weigh everything you eat and to stick with high Protein foods.

To answer your question, I didn't gain either (haven't gained at all since being banded). Take your time with your food, taking a full 20 minutes to eat, chew well, and enjoy!

Thanks yall.... I seriously enjoyed my 1st mush day !