Not sure why but my journey with liquids was much easier thanthe idea of purees. I have found myself very gassy and with a tight chest. I think I have gained weight too which is so disheartening. Just rambling I guess; feeling pretty down, discouraged, unmotivated and gassy. What did you guys eat during this stage? I received a sheet but its all so boring.

Averiex

What are you eating. try gasx for the gas.

Hummus, eggs, beans without any skin covering, fish, deli turkey chewed well if in a pinch, chicken salad, refried beans, protein drinks.. I have had icecream too but not often.

I survived on Progresso Soups, refried beans(they don't give me gas, that's what I told my wife ), egg drop Soup and shakes.

And stop worrying about weight loss. I know you wanted this journey to start immediately but it doesn't. It won't start till your band is adjusted properly. Sorry, the docs and nutritionists didn't tell you this.

Edited May 30, 201412 yr by 2muchfun

yeah, don't even get on a scale right now. it is very normal to be feeling the way you are that's why we call it bandster hell. now whatever you like to eat you can put it in a food processor or a blender and blend it. at first you might be saying to yourself yuck but the taste is still the same. I was so craving some fresh vegetables. I cooked asparagus to overdone and put them in the food processor and actually enjoyed it. it was hot and tasted just like asparagus. for a long while you are going to be asked to eat oddly so it's time to get used to it. after every fill you will be told to do liquids and mushies afterwards. I wish you lots of luck. take the difficulty out of your thought process.