I was banded on 2/18/13. So many gas pains. I am scared to eat my mushies! I'm living off of protein shakes (Jay Robb) awesome. Any advice as to how to get past that fear?

Unlike you, I had no fear progressing in my diet! I was literally starving on liquids only. However, I had to stay on liquids for 4 weeks. Those first bites of mashed potatoes were heaven. And the refried Beans? Like they were waiting for me their entire life! And the yogurt....need I go on?

Part of being banded is trying new things to see what you can tolerate. This is one of those times you have to be open minded and move on from what you're comfortable in. Start really slowly, with maybe 6 little bites, then stop. Next meal, add another bite. 1 can of tomato Soup lasted me 5 meals a day. And a cup of mashed potatoes lasted about 4 meals also.

Are you scared it will hurt or that you'll gain what you've lost back?

Marci

I was apprehensive too, I suffered from gas pains but I would alternate liquids with very bland mushies and not much when I ate them. I eat them slowly. Today is my first day of real food, but I'm slowly easing into it. Don't worry about rushing anything. Take it easy and enjoy your food.

I too was banded on 2/18/13, I also had bad gas pains, but I began eating mushies and the gas pain is subsiding.

Unlike you' date=' I had no fear progressing in my diet! I was literally starving on liquids only. However, I had to stay on liquids for 4 weeks. Those first bites of mashed potatoes were heaven. And the refried Beans? Like they were waiting for me their entire life! And the yogurt....need I go on?

Part of being banded is trying new things to see what you can tolerate. This is one of those times you have to be open minded and move on from what you're comfortable in. Start really slowly, with maybe 6 little bites, then stop. Next meal, add another bite. 1 can of tomato soup lasted me 5 meals a day. And a cup of mashed potatoes lasted about 4 meals also.

Are you scared it will hurt or that you'll gain what you've lost back?

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Thank you Marci...you are adorable and appreciate your encougement.

I was banded on Jan 10. For the gas, walk walk walk and then walk some more. I have never burpped and tooted more in my life