Just went from 4.8cc to 4cc because of dilation. I really need some encouragement to stay on track. Consistent support groups and tips on eating right would be helpful

What were your symptoms? Was this a surprise or were you expecting a problem? Is it your pouch that's dilated or your esophagus?

I think what you're experiencing is on the mind of many of we bandsters. For me, sometimes, two bites of food cause a stuck episode and other times I can eat a huge plate of food. So, I hope the quick stuck episodes indicate my pouch and esophagus are working as they should.

But, any light you can shed on this would help the group?

For you, my suggestion is to stick with mushy foods for a while? Did your surgeon give you a dietary plan for the next 30 days? Obviously you've experienced success in the past so why not now. You have the know-how so it'll take some will power to get back on track eh?

tmf

We'll basically I fell off the wagon and started eating like a high school football player. Cokes, bread. Almost anything and everything I'm not supposed to eat. Now my pouch is dilated. The RN said that my pouch should be about the size of a thumb and now it's the size of three. So basically the nutritionist said, back to the basics. I guess I just need to encourage myself to eat right no matter what.

LOL...Well, I admire your honesty

Yeah, I did the same over this last holiday but didn't put on that much weight. Still, I'm looking forward to better weather so I can get my old Trek bike out there and feel the wind in my face for miles and miles.

So, no more pizza, burritos, subway sandwiches, Pasta for a while eh? Hit it hard and keep your eye on the prize.

tmf

simple diet for us bandster. protein first about 3-4 oz. vegetable second if you are still hungry, and if you really need it a carb. you want to keep your meals at 3time a day about a cup or less per meal. be creative with your meals so you don't get bored. use your spices etc. to make meat or your choice of protein have flavor. if I was in your boots I might start off doing 24 hours of liquids, and than graduate through the phases we have to do. good luck. I was wondering what size band do you have? and why were you able to eat so much without being in pain? I know if I eat more than my pouch allows it causes me pain and not just a little pain. I wish you lots of luck.

I have a 7.5 band. And I was eating and drinking at the size time, which just defeated the entire purpose. You are right. I need to start all the way over. I did pretty good yesterday. Now today I'm trying to do it again! Thanks!!!