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So next week is three weeks I have been banded...and I start mashies/ soft food. Some examples on my list is tuna salad, eggs, runny oatmeal ect.. I am actually terrified to start eating. Did anyone have trouble with mushiness ? Or will it all go down easy?

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Great time to practice mindful eating -- learning how to take it slow and wait before another bite is such a good thing. Congratulations on getting to this next phase! I liked steamed cauliflower a lot -- wash a whole head really well, steam it thoroughly then hit it with the stick blender or food processor. I add broth to make it smooth and some seasoning, like salt and pepper, a little ground coriander. To me this was like a delicious savory pudding. And I think I am some one that needs veggie Fiber, so there's that.

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hello there mca98 the mushy stuff went down really easy as long as they weren't too thick, remember to make them that way. don't be fearful of eating...that's not good either...needless worry dearheart...each step of the way you make progress and things inside are healing. pretty soon you will be hungry thinking you could eat a bear...LOLRH!!! you will do fine...Congrats and welcome to Bandland!!! Like Bandista said even with the mushy stuff you can learn to slow down your eating habits and even chew better when you can. that was my biggest challenge!!! we are here for ya so hang in there and use us when you need too.

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Congrats to moving on:-) You'll do just fine, remember to take it slooooow and to start paying attention to what your band and your body is telling you, watch for those soft and hard stop signals, anything that you notice to be reoccuring when you are eating this could be your soft stop like hiccups, burps, sneezing, nose running etc.. I didn't experience any problems during this stage. Refried Beans were my favorite, hit with a quick puree, I also would do cottage cheese (small curd), scrambled eggs etc. Steamed cauliflour with a wedge of laughing cow cheese pureed. Keep us posted on how you're doing!

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