I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

How is everyone doing? Is anyone else who was banded towards the end of the month back on normal foods? I asked a question in the post op section and it sounds like most don't progress from liquids and mushies till 4-6 weeks and my doc transitioned me at 2 weeks and I haven't had any problems until today when I ate a couple chicken strips and now don't feel too great.

I have been trying normal foods with no real issues. Banded 9/30. Haven't done any bread or steak, pork. But chicken and ground meats have been no problem.

I also was banded 9/17/13! When is your first fill? My first fill is scheduled on November 8th.

My first fill is October 28th! Excited!

How is everyone doing? Is anyone else who was banded towards the end of the month back on normal foods? I asked a question in the post op section and it sounds like most don't progress from liquids and mushies till 4-6 weeks and my doc transitioned me at 2 weeks and I haven't had any problems until today when I ate a couple chicken strips and now don't feel too great.

I am eating real food most of the time. Tonight i tried eating a tortilla and so far that has been the only food i can't eat. No more tortillas for me for awhile.

i was banded on 9/19 and the diet plan my doc had me on mushes by week 2 with being on solids by 4. today at 4wks post op i had my first fill and am excited to see what the next stage will be. i was eating with no restriction up to this point hoping to have an easier time staying in the 1cup allowance now

I am eating about 1/2 a cup still and staying full for 6 hours or so. I guess I was just scared that I was the only one back on solids already. I don't want to risk a slipped band! I haven't thrown up once which I great.

Carrie I just read your other post and I have to say, you are a brave soul!!!

Carrie I just read your other post and I have to say' date=' you are a brave soul!!![/quote']

I think I am stupid. Probably totally screwed my band up.

I have had chicken this week but the chicken strip was too much I think. I just feel like a total idiot.

What would a slipped band feel like? I've had no problems eating most anything. I've had a stuck feeling about 3 times but after a few minutes it went on down. I reach a full feeling. I try not to over do it and I haven't felt miserable since I've had the band except once. I've slowly advanced my diet since I was banded on Sept 26th. Now I'm scared I've screwed something up too - but I don't think so...ugh

You are doing beautifully. Just left you a big long post on that thread. Stop beating yourself up and consider it lesson learned. You got this. Just slow down and listen to your body.

What would a slipped band feel like? I've had no problems eating most anything. I've had a stuck feeling about 3 times but after a few minutes it went on down. I reach a full feeling. I try not to over do it and I haven't felt miserable since I've had the band except once. I've slowly advanced my diet since I was banded on Sept 26th. Now I'm scared I've screwed something up too - but I don't think so...ugh

I am such a worry wort that I have the same fear, I am going to scale back to mushies for a few more days. I am scheduled for a post op/fill on the 29th and am planning on texting my docs RN to ask her a few questions about a slip or dilated pouch just to ease my mind. :-)

Georgia it's good to see you back. I would be willing to bet you don't have a slip. There is a search feature on the site that will show you many a post about slips that you could compare yourself to. However, if you're feeling "stuck" I would say your fine. You'd be in some pretty good pain and have other issues than just being stuck if you had slipped. As far as stuck goes, slow down, chew more, smaller bites. If you find yourself burping a lot while eating you're moving too fast. It's a new experience to us all and we are all learning to change years of habits. You'll figure out what works out best for you.

You are doing beautifully. Just left you a big long post on that thread. Stop beating yourself up and consider it lesson learned. You got this. Just slow down and listen to your body.

Thank you for your reassuring words as always! I in my head know I am doing well but when everyone says they started solids at 4-6 weeks it's hard not to second guess myself and my doc.

Georgia it's good to see you back. I would be willing to bet you don't have a slip. There is a search feature on the site that will show you many a post about slips that you could compare yourself to. However' date=' if you're feeling "stuck" I would say your fine. You'd be in some pretty good pain and have other issues than just being stuck if you had slipped. As far as stuck goes, slow down, chew more, smaller bites. If you find yourself burping a lot while eating you're moving too fast. It's a new experience to us all and we are all learning to change years of habits. You'll figure out what works out best for you.[/quote']

I burp super loud (makes my hubby laugh) if I eat to quickly or try to eat more then 1/2 cup. Guess that's my body saying "stop shoveling food into your face tubby!" Lol.