2 1/2 weeks post op and no restriction. I know that. I won't get a fill til mid January. I am fine with that, too. But I am curious....anything that I eat goes down no problem at all, even if I (occasionally) forget to take small bites or chew until it is paste-like. Is this normal? When I get a fill is it going to change?

Most likely, but you should still chew... you can get stuck if you over reach!

Most likely' date=' but you should still chew... you can get stuck if you over reach![/quote']

I do 99% of the time but I just got to soft foods this week and chewing is still a little foreign to me.

Sounds very normal.... And when you get a fill you most likely will notice a difference...if not the first one the next one . Chewing just has to be a way of life now

I was banded dec 5th and I feel the same way, no restriction. I'm always scared the band might have slipped but I'm pretty sure it's paranoia. I'm loosing weight so I can't complain.

Sounds very normal.... And when you get a fill you most likely will notice a difference...if not the first one the next one . Chewing just has to be a way of life now

Thanks! And I agree 100%.

oooo, so glad i found your question. i too feel this way, not losing but not gaining. I'm scheduled for a follow up on the 21st & i feel a little bummed, but not worried cuz I'm still in the healing process.... good luck to you ~_~

oooo' date=' so glad i found your question. i too feel this way, not losing but not gaining. I'm scheduled for a follow up on the 21st & i feel a little bummed, but not worried cuz I'm still in the healing process.... good luck to you ~_~[/quote']

Thanks! I think I put on a pound or 2 since I started food but I am not worried. I just won't get on the scale til I see him in January. I am doing what I'm supposed to do and just started getting exercise again. I have already come so far.

i was banded the 7th and i too feel like i could eat whatever.... im making bettr choices on food. and imwatching my portion but sometimes when i look back i feel like i still had more then my 1/2 that im allowed. but never felt "full"

i was banded the 7th and i too feel like i could eat whatever.... im making bettr choices on food. and imwatching my portion but sometimes when i look back i feel like i still had more then my 1/2 that im allowed. but never felt "full"

Me neither. I knew this was to be expected, though. When you say 1/2, are you referring to a 1/2 cup of food at a time?

yes to 1/2 a cup per meal is what i was told to expect.

my diet consist of 1/2 cup up to 1 cup but i keep in under 3/4 just so i won't over due it. the nice thing is when i was only eating 1/2 cup, i was still hungry but just that little extra has helped keep me satisfied for 3-5 hrs.... now to just keep myself on track with exercise.... i also noticed what i eat makes a difference in how long I'm satisfied....

Don't try for full, look to be satisfied. That is also why it is important to be selective with what you eat. A lot of the mind game is being satisfied.

Don't try for full, look to be satisfied. That is also why it is important to be selective with what you eat. A lot of the mind game is being satisfied.

Don't try for full, look to be satisfied. That is also why it is important to be selective with what you eat. A lot of the mind game is being satisfied.