I am 3 wks out from surgery.Dr told me to try blending some solid foods. I blendef a bit of tender meat w/ small curd cottage cheese. The texture was kind of sandy but no large chunks. Ate 2-3 Tbs for lunch fine. It was so good that I ate the same for supper, but this time I experienced pain. So no more to eat that day. Next day only protein shakes & it hurts every time I swallow. Is this normal? Maybe just not healed enough for the thicker blends?

Wanted to add that I am scheduled for my first fill 1 wk from today. Is it advisable to get fill if I am still eating only babyfood textures?

You should call your doctor because having pain when swallowing is not normal unless you have a sore throat.

Wanted to add that I am scheduled for my first fill 1 wk from today. Is it advisable to get fill if I am still eating only babyfood textures?

If you're not on solids and experiencing pain and difficulty swallowing you need to discuss this with your doctor. Personally, I would go back to liquids for a day or two and try again. Typically whenever I go in to the band doctor, I'm asked a series of questions:

1) do you find yourself looking for food during the day?

2) how much food are you eating at each meal? Is it dense Protein with veggies?

3) are you satisfied for at least 4 hours?

4) are you having any difficulty when eating, pain or other problems.

5) are you drinking 64 oz + per day, not drinking with meals or for 30 min after?

6) are you exercising?

7) are you consuming any alcohol?

8) what medications are you taking, including OTC, supplements and Rx? I don't know why 8 turned into an emoticon, lol!

This helps them to determine if you need a fill or perhaps in the case of #4, if you are having a problem that a fill will only make worse. Some people go a year or more without a fill and do very well.

Please post next week after your dr appt and let us know how it went