My doctor says I should eat 3x a day the whole meal should be the sixe of the palm of my hand and no snaking in between. I have a hard time following that and my nutritionist says if I can't follow the rules of the band I shouldn't have it. Pretty harsh I think. Anyway I am looking for new ways to eat throughout my day any ideas.............................

Thanks

Cheryl

May22nd banded-215

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By 2 weeks post op, I was eating solid foods. I just had to be careful to chew really well, and take very small bites. My doctor is far less restrictive than most about what you can and can't eat after surgery--after about 5 days of liquids, then another 5 of mushies, he says to go ahead and try things. I know some people are afraid to try anything solid too soon, for fear of stretching their band, but I don't think that happened to me. I have had a good steady weight loss, and I am going for my first fill on Monday, but have not been starving or anything. I think if I had stretched my band, I would be a lot hungrier than I am now. I seriously don't think a scrambled egg or two is going to hurt you.

I eat like a bird. I have a protein shake in the a.m. and some additional protein with lunch and dinner. I only eat when I am hungry. Sometimes it is multiple times a day, other times it is only now and then. I don't give it too much though.

I think we are asked to have only 3 meals no Snacks is to shrink your stomack as well as get the best results - to stay motivated. Guess what? It works:) !

As far as eating too soon after band - you risk PB hence slippage. It's been nearly 6 weeks and I still cannot eat eggs?? I wonder why it is hard to consume? It is soft.... Anyone else have that problem?:phanvan

They say to stop eating as soon as you start to feel full, but sometimes it seems as though I feel full and hungry at the same time! My little stomach feels full, but the rest of it is still rumbling--does that make sense?

I have this same feeling sometimes. That my little tummy is full but my regular tummy is growling. Very odd how that happens.

I can't do eggs at all. That is common.

Weird- I crave eggs and eat them a couple times a week. Usually i take 3 egg whites and blend them with a little soy milk and salsa. It's pretty creamy, light and fluffy so it goes down great. Adding milk seems to be the key to break up the more rubbery texture of egg whites alone. Occasionally I'll use one whole egg and a white.