Hey everyone,

Weird question here, sorry. I had a lot of restriction due to swelling post op (still have some honestly) but I'm supposed to slowly add thicker foods to see what I tolerate. Here's the problem - I'm terrified. I'm afraid of getting stuck or frothing. Really afraid. So I'm living on broth, tea, Water and Isopure clear liquid Protein drinks. I want to try some, say, tomato Soup but I'm so scared it won't go down. Yet I am absolutely STARVING. Did any of you struggle with this? If so, how did you deal with it and overcome it? Any help would be most appreciated.

Cyndilou

Cyndilou--the only thing you can really do is just take that leap of faith and try it. I did not have any problems at all progressing to new foods, but i was a little scared too. Most people don't have problems, so I say just try it! Tomato soup is a good choice--I had a lot of that on that phase. Also, cream of chicken or cram of mushroom is good. The tiny pieces of chicken and mushrooms aren't enough to be a problem. You could also try smoothies. Good luck--I'm sure it will be fine!

Thanks ConnieSue. It really is a leap of faith isn't it? I'm so scared! I feel so stupid to be afraid of a little soup for heaven's sake but I don't want to get stuck or froth again. It just feels AWFUL. Guess that means the band is working! LOL

I'm still scared all the time. I used chicken noodle, blended to the consistency of tomato soup. (I was scared the tomato would be too strong)... then each day I would try something new. Today I tried scrambled eggs. (without a blender!!!!!) I completely know what you are saying... it's scary. I can tell you the first night I tried "food".. I had pasta pureed... that night I was up all night praying I didn't throw it up. START with one food... then build up to two a day. Take it slow. Have one or two oz. Build up to 3. Hope this helps.

Be careful with scrambled eggs! Many people can't do them at all after banding.

Take it very slow at first. Take a very small sip of your soup (my very favorite was Campbell's Soup at Hand Velvety Potato) and wait a minute or so before taking another sip. You can also add a little skim milk or Water to thin it down if you need to. Just take it slow and easy, and you'll be fine!

Thanks, I'll try it that way. That potato soup sounds DELICIOUS. I will definitely try to work my way up to that one.

Thanks for all the feedback.

I was banded 5/29 and I ate tomato soup today with no problem (sipping slowly, of course). I also added parmesan cheese (2grams/tbsp) and 2 tbsp of nonfat dry milk (1gram) to beef up the protein; it made it taste like cream of tomato. It was really tasty and didn't give me any GI problems at all!