Hi,

I am 9 days post op and have cheated already:frown:. I ate some solid food. I justified it at the time by chewing really well. I also thought that so long as you didn't throw up it would be alright. I have since done some further reading and found that not to be true.

I feel like a total failure and am convinced that I've ruined everything. I am scared that I've done damage, although I feel no different.

Since about day 5 I have thought of nothing but when I can eat next. I am worse than what I was before surgery.

Have I ruined my last chance? Has anyone else felt like this?

I feel like giving up.:eek:

Don't risk hurting yourself or the band post op!

Dave...sorry you are struggling. Best to quit beating yourself up and force yourself to get back on the horse. When you are tempted, do something to take your mind off of food. Take a walk, brush your teeth (this always worked for me), do anything at all to refocus.

There are going to be many times in your future that you will have to make choices when it comes to your food plan. You can make a good choice or not so good choice. And, you know which choice will bring you down that road to success.

Good luck

Try Spreading out your "meals". When I was in the clear and full liquid stages I would have the soup and then wait an hour or two to have the protein shake. If I let myself get to the irrational hunger stage then I am more likely to eat somethign I should not. I am not a medical professional but I would think having an extra serving of broth would be better for your healing stomach than eating solids.