I was told @ my Dr visit on thursday that I can start adding regular food to my meals. The question I have is since I don't have any fluid in my band how will I know when enough is enough without doing damage to my self or the band. I asked the nurse if there is a portion amount I should start with & she said you'll know when it's time. Will I know when it"s time?

I have to disagree with your nurse. Without any fills you may not "know when it's time." By the time I was up to solid food all the intial swelling- and thus some restriction- was gone. I could have eaten anything- I didn't but I could have. I have been told fish is a good start- it's flaky. I would stay away from real fiberous veggies like brocolli. Good luck! You'll do fine!

You are supposed to be eating 3-4 oz protein, 1/2 cup veggies and if needed 1/4 cup starch. So i just put that on my plate (usually I don't do the starch though) and just it that and walk away. Nothing else. Then you will be sure youre not pushing your limit

I agree with Jess's post... That's what I have been doing for 10 months and the results have been family fabulous! I will add.... I have a calorie counter in my phone and record everything I put in my mouth....even a grape.....LOL. ok I admit it...I am obsessive abou it but I WILL succeed!

Yes what Jess said is correct and if 3 to 4 oz. Is not filling u can try 5 but that will be your guideline so stick to those options and stay focused and you will do fine.

My doctor says 1/2 cup of protein. 1/2 cup of veggies and then if you're still hungry you can have another 1/2 cup of protein, veggies or fruit. Not everyone knows when enough is enough... So if I were you, I'd measure my food. :-) good luck! I was nervous eating my first meal, but you'll be fine.

I totally disagree with the nurse. In a perfect world, you'd know when it was time to stop eating, but most of us didn't have restriction post-op until we'd been filled, a few times. My instructions were 4 oz. of protein, 1/2 cup of veggies, and then if you're still hungry, up to 1/2 cup of grains. That meal 3 times a day.