Solids After Surgery

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

The doctor suggested baby foods and things with that same texture. I got a blender yesterday and was going to try some different foods. I have very hush blood pressure so I couldn't do the chicken brother even the low sodium gave me headaches. So I'm trying to read around and see what other people are eating. Yogurt gives me the runs and that is so not good especially when I'm at work. I don't want to eat the baby food but right now that and Apple sauce are working. No I don't think I will die from being hungry, but who wants to be hungry all the time?

Can you do cottage cheese or ricotta cheese? You can get the lowfat versions and add those to moisten what you put in the blender. Also, I bought other Soup bases (low sodium) and added those to chicken or beef to moisten it. You can add salsa as well or Pasta sauce.

[dymplez 12]

No not harsh at all. I understand the importance of following the diet. I will try some of the ideas I have been seeing on other post. Sometimes you need encouragement and scolding. Thanks everyone for your input

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

We just want you to be healthy and successful! Good luck to you!!

[dymplez 12]

Thanks I'm trying. It gets hard sometimes.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Truth be told, there is mourning of sorts for a lot of us as we have to change our relationship with food; however, we have to stay on track as we didn't undergo all of this for nothing.

You CAN do this. Some days SUCK (no nicer way to put it) but overall, the benefits LONG outweigh the suckiness of the foods we miss. It gets easier as the weeks go on and when the weight starts falling, it is inspiration to keep on going.

I am sitting in my cube at work with a HUGE bag of Halloween candy behind me that someone brought in. Sure, I would love to have a piece or two but that candy won't taste as good as skinny feels! So here I sit w/ a hard boiled egg to satisfy my hunger and life IS good.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Truth be told, there is mourning of sorts for a lot of us as we have to change our relationship with food; however, we have to stay on track as we didn't undergo all of this for nothing.

You CAN do this. Some days SUCK (no nicer way to put it) but overall, the benefits LONG outweigh the suckiness of the foods we miss. It gets easier as the weeks go on and when the weight starts falling, it is inspiration to keep on going.

I am sitting in my cube at work with a HUGE bag of Halloween candy behind me that someone brought in. Sure, I would love to have a piece or two but that candy won't taste as good as skinny feels! So here I sit w/ a hard boiled egg to satisfy my hunger and life IS good.

this pppb got her ((listening ears on gf)))

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Can and should are different. Please be careful and try to comply with doctor's orders. We all want you to be successful!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

No one wants to be hungry all the time but that is short lived. There are many things you can eat at this stage without just eating apple sauce. What about some soft tuna salad, or sugar free pudding, you need to eat Protein items to keep you full. Refried Beans or black beans cooked with some seasoning. The possibilties are endless.

[Kiro 4]

Thanks for all your encouraging replies people!! You are all right, I was just being naughty.. I don't have a problem with mushy foods at all, I just tried solids once and it went down fine, so I continued with solids. I didn't realise the risks associated with eating solids too soon.. Will I know if the band has slipped due to my stupidity??

I'll go back to puree like a good boy. Thanks for the encouragement

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

From what I have read and seen on this site, you will know if your band slipped. People have trouble getting anything down, often have severe reflux and difficulty a night lying down, etc.

Glad you are going to turn things around!

[honk 780]

Thanks I was just trying to stay away from meats. I don't really know to many high Protein mushy food but Beans

Canned chicken or tuna made with laughing cow cheese are good mushie Protein. Also low/non fat cottage or ricotta cheese

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I was told to do 2 weeks puree after my 1 week of liquids, but I haven't done this as I found I was able to eat solids straight away.. my first fill is Dec 4th... We'll see what happens.. Thanks for your reply

Just because you CAN eat solids doesn't mean you SHOULD eat them. The point of the post-op diet progression (liquids-purees-soft-solid foods) is to allow your stomach to heal and your band to "seat" itself against your stomach. One of the most common causes of band slips is the failure to follow post-op and post-fill eating instructions.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Thanks for weighing in Jean!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Thanks for weighing in Jean!

6 more... come on!!!

[Kiro 4]

I've been a good boy since I received all your replies guys.. Thanks for the support!