I don;t understand what's going on, if OUR stomach's are the size of eggs, how come we can eat more than the egg.....?????? I seem to be eating more than what I am suppose to.... Am I going to do harm to my Band.. Any ideas or suggestions...... ????

I don;t understand what's going on, if OUR stomach's are the size of eggs, how come we can eat more than the egg.....?????? I seem to be eating more than what I am suppose to.... Am I going to do harm to my Band.. Any ideas or suggestions...... ????

When did you get banded? I am just starting but what stage of the diet plan are you in? I am struggling with Clear Liquids ready to move to full liquids so i guess i am confused on why you would be eating so much or in what stage?

It depends on how much you are eating and at what stage you are in. I think in an earlier post you said you were in the mushy stage. If so, at that stage, my doctor allowed me 1/4 cup of food at a time.

If you eat too much, not only you could damage your band and damage the installation of the band by messing with the stitches used to hold it in place - if you overeat for a prolonged period of time you could damage your esophagus.

Do NOT push your band at this stage (or ever really). You need to be gentle with your body right now.

Get back on track. Follow your surgeons orders.

Day eight started my mushy stage of food, it just seems i eat alot of mushy food.........I thought i had restriction.....I don"t get it......

When did you get banded? I am just starting but what stage of the diet plan are you in? I am struggling with clear liquids ready to move to full liquids so i guess i am confused on why you would be eating so much or in what stage?

We all know that the Band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach, and a small pouch is then formed for us to use.

Now the understandings, and misunderstandings are like this.

When you are banded, you are on liquids, and shakes, etc.. "REASON" so you heel well. Then comes the mushy stage, now your pouch only holds so much, measure it if you have to, and don't over do it. When it comes to solids Protein is the best thing you can eat. It's good for you, and if you add just a little bit of Carb to your meal. The carb is a kicker for the protein.

Know comes the hunger that I know, and I had to deal with. "THAT'S WHY EVERYONE SAY'S IT DOESN'T CURE YOUR HUNGER..."

This is a step after step with fills. "adjustments." Depending on the size of your band, and how much is added at a time, every time after the first or second fill, you start to feel more restriction. One day you will go in for a fill. When this happens you lose your appetite, and could really care less if you eat or not. But make sure you keep up on your protein, and chewable vitamins. "WE ALL ARE ON FLINSTONESS COMPLETE, THEY CONTAINE CHOLINE" That's a plus. It took me 5 years to figure this out. On my last fill,,,, that is exactly what happened to me... So yes there is a difference in the band, but it is further down the line. You will get to it, it's just time, and money for the Dr.. So be patient you will get there.

Thank You Shirley advice to me,,,,,, I know have a better understanding of what to expect.... I just think in the mushy stages and liquid it seems can tolerate a lot...... talk to you ,,,,Ronna

We all know that the Band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach, and a small pouch is then formed for us to use.

Now the understandings, and misunderstandings are like this.

When you are banded, you are on liquids, and shakes, etc.. "REASON" so you heel well. Then comes the mushy stage, now your pouch only holds so much, measure it if you have to, and don't over do it. When it comes to solids Protein is the best thing you can eat. It's good for you, and if you add just a little bit of Carb to your meal. The carb is a kicker for the protein.

Know comes the hunger that I know, and I had to deal with. "THAT'S WHY EVERYONE SAY'S IT DOESN'T CURE YOUR HUNGER..."

This is a step after step with fills. "adjustments." Depending on the size of your band, and how much is added at a time, every time after the first or second fill, you start to feel more restriction. One day you will go in for a fill. When this happens you lose your appetite, and could really care less if you eat or not. But make sure you keep up on your protein, and chewable vitamins. "WE ALL ARE ON FLINSTONESS COMPLETE, THEY CONTAINE CHOLINE" That's a plus. It took me 5 years to figure this out. On my last fill,,,, that is exactly what happened to me... So yes there is a difference in the band, but it is further down the line. You will get to it, it's just time, and money for the Dr.. So be patient you will get there.

Measure your food. Keep it 1/2 cup or under while you are healing. In the long run, I eat about 1cup to 1cup and a half of food per meal. I never quite got the whole egg thing. My thought is the band has a hole.. food goes through, and your stomach isn't hard, it stretches when you eat.

Shirley is right, I had one big fill, and my hunger is gone, but some doctors take months, and give tiny fills.