I am so frighten to do something that's going to cause a leak. I am 11 days out and starved. I finally ate mashed potatoes today....was it too soon?? I couldn't help it. My sanity was at stake. I had to have substance. It was so Dang yummy, the two tiny spoon full that I had. It didn't hurt at all, just a little discomfort going down but well worth the feeling. I go for my follow up tomorrow and I am praying he tells me to start mushies.....even though I kinda already started. Any feed back would be great to hear. Thanks so much! Blessed.

I am so frighten to do something that's going to cause a leak. I am 11 days out and starved. I finally ate mashed potatoes today....was it too soon?? I couldn't help it. My sanity was at stake. I had to have substance. It was so Dang yummy, the two tiny spoon full that I had. It didn't hurt at all, just a little discomfort going down but well worth the feeling. I go for my follow up tomorrow and I am praying he tells me to start mushies.....even though I kinda already started. Any feed back would be great to hear. Thanks so much! Blessed.

no sweetie you didn't do anything wrong. . .it's normal to be worried about leaks. . . just keep being aware of what your doing. . eat only the amounts your nutritionist tells you eat, or your doctor. . . stick to their instructions and you'll do fine. . .there was another person who had the surgery the same time i did and she started eating mushies the 4th day against doctor orders but she was so very hungry she said she was going to go insane. . the doctor didn't say much about it. . . good luck!

I am so frighten to do something that's going to cause a leak. I am 11 days out and starved. I finally ate mashed potatoes today....was it too soon?? I couldn't help it. My sanity was at stake. I had to have substance. It was so Dang yummy, the two tiny spoon full that I had. It didn't hurt at all, just a little discomfort going down but well worth the feeling. I go for my follow up tomorrow and I am praying he tells me to start mushies.....even though I kinda already started. Any feed back would be great to hear. Thanks so much! Blessed.

I was so craving the mashed potatoes and scrambed eggs when I just short of starting mushies. You should be fine as long as you don't overdo it. Maybe just having some may slow down the urge a bit. I was so scared the first time I really sneezed. Just keep following your diet guidelines and you will be fine.

You guys are so awesome! Thank you for the support!

Hi Blessed,

I would definitely talk something like this over with my surgeon prior to moving on to the next step. I know there have been many here who call and ask if it's ok to move to the next stage earlier than what is written on the guidelines.

Be careful, your stomach staple line is still healing - you don't want to jeopardize your health for a few bites of potatoes. I'm not saying you did hurt it, it's just best to run this by your Surgeon *before* doing it.

I hope this helps.