I'm 3 weeks post-op and in the mushies stage. So far, I haven't had any problems that I know of but I'm still getting used to a lot of the new rules.

Although I don't have any fill yet, I've noticed that after eating, I'll feel a little internal "soreness". What I can't figure out is whether this is caused by the surgery/healing or if I'm over-eating.

For example, today for lunch, I had mashed potatoes and meat loaf. I took very small bites of the meat along with potatoes, chewed to mush, ate slowly, etc. There was probably 1 cup of potatoes and maybe another cup of meat. I stopped when I felt full. Was this too much? Does the fact that I'm a guy make a difference?

MelodyJ - that is such a great example of how to eat with that question.... I will share that with 2 of my friends who have had lapband and who do not come to these boards. That is a great way of thinking about it. I

Sallyjo - thanks for your encouarging words and compliments, you made my day. I will try to get some new updated photos of before /after to the before and after thread soon.

Good luck to you all!

God Bless, Brenda

Brenda,

Share away......but Wheetsin is the smart one!!!

ANd you have done AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -74lbs :scared: