Hello, just introducing myself. I was just banded August 8th and doing pretty well. Down 12 lbs. so far. Super happy about that. I did start eating small amounts of food. Has anyone else been eating in the first 2 weeks when you're just supposed to be on Protein shakes? I felt like I was going to pass out if I didn't eat something. I have been eating just less than 1 scrambled egg and about the same amount of crab meat in a day. Anyway just happy to have started my journey.

Blair, congratulations on getting banded. You're embarking on a whole new you. Wishing you great success with your weight loss.

However: If you're eating solids less than a week post-op without the permission of your surgeon, STOP IT! The first SIX WEEKS after surgery are about healing, NOT about eating solid food. Your stomach needs time to heal from the stitches it has in it from the surgery. Eating ANYTHING you aren't supposed to can seriously risk damaging your system, cause an infection, or even make your band slip. If you're having "pass out" feelings, you need to contact your surgeon's office for advice on what to do. To just arbitrarily start eating without permission is NOT a smart thing to do.

And secondly if you're cheating already, you're setting yourself up for serious failure as a bandster. This process takes serious dedication and effort, not finding ways to cheat. Stop while you have options.

Good luck!

Dave