Hello I was banded on Monday January 24 and the healing process is going well. One problem is I seem to have this constant discomfort to my chest and back...Not terrible pain just a discomfort, could this mean I still have alot of restriction? I had a hard time the first few days even with water but I am able to drink fluids still struggling with taking all clear liquids, don't know if I am just plan sick of them. I am concerned that when I reach my soft/puree stage on Monday I won't be able to handle it...any suggestions. thanks Jackie

I don't have chest discomfort, but the back discomfort is definitely there. I was banded the 25th. Honestly I don't think that has much to do with restriction I believe it to be a gas pain. I don't think that you would be able to feel back discomfort from restriction at all times of the day even when you're not drinking or eating anything. I think you might just be sick of the clear liquids as well. I know I was pre-op haha. When you get into your mushy/puree phase start out light. Do cream of soups like cream of mushroom blended. Tomato soup would be good too. Straight out from surgery I was able to have a full-liquid diet. So I am currently having the cream of soups, tomato soup, grits, broth etc. I am tolerating them fine. In 3 weeks...(more like 2 now) I will be on a mushy foods diet. =) I cant wait to have some mashed potatoes!!!!