Hello everyone,

I just got banned on 6/21/07, i'm feeling fine, I'M ON SOFT FOODS BUT I AM KIND OF SCARED TO EAT CAUSE I DONT WANT TO THROW UP. ITS LIKE WHEN I CHEW AND THEN SWALLOW I'M BASICALLY NOT SWALLOWING NOTHING. AND I EAT UNTIL I FEEL MY HUNGER IS GONE NOT FULL. BUT I DRINK A LOT OF FLUIDS AND I STILL HAVE A Protein shake DURING THE DAY. I STARTED OUT AT 220 NOW I'M DOWN TO 194. I WALK EVERYDAY FOR 45 MINS.

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no problem, but are you having the same problem scared to eat and when you do its just enough to quinch your hunger and lasts for 3 hours until its time to eat again

Hi,

I was banded on June 22, so I am at the same stage you are at. I have not had any problems. I have lost 15 pounds which I contribute to the 2 weeks of liquids (1 wk pre-op, 1 wk post-op) I haven't dropped any more weight. I am a bit frustrated. Anyone else experiencing this?

Just chew, chew, chew and you will be okay.

Ms D, MANY MANY MANY MANY people experience this. It is perfectly NORMAL. You just were on very very few calories and lost quickly, now you are taking more in *and* you had surgery, your body needs calories to heal itself, so it's holding on to every last one it gets. It will all even out, just follow the rules as best you can and after your first fill (which will very likely NOT provide restriction, it takes a couple of them to do that) you should start to see the scale move. MANY bandsters actually GAIN a few lbs before that first fill.

I was banded on 6/18. I went to solids yesterday. I have had no problems. I feel exactly as I did before surgery. No restriction! My only reminder is this little button sticking out of my upper tummy!

Yesterday I had 1/2 can tuna with 1 t mayo and some watermelon. dinner was a Lean Cuisine and I had a 1/2 bran muffin. I'm eating small amounts to see if I can stay full on that much.

Ms. D,

I'm loosing weight very well, its just my eating, i go for a fill on 7/23/07 my first fill. i do feel hungry at times but i manage to eat but i know what i'm eating is not enough of protein so i do have me a protein shake at least once a day

Thanks FaithMD. That does make me feel better. I was getting a little wigged out about doing surgery for a measly 15 pounds.

Thanks again !

:ranger:

Hi Again Nyree 34 and other June newbies,

I must have deleted my first e-mail to you when I put the weight chart in. Anyway, I had surgery on June 22nd and have about the same amount of weight to lose. I am having no trouble eating. In fact I feel like I am eating too much especially after I get home from work..but I am working on it!

Your 45 minute walks a day have inspired me. I've been walking about 20 minutes but just got back from a 30 minute walk at a faster pace. I'd love to stay in touch with you and others who started around the same time.

Best regards,

Grateful in Seattle

GRATEFUL YOU CAN SEND ME E-MAILS AT THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS walkitout62107@yahoo.com so we can compare notes!!!! good luck

Sounds like you are doing greast. I have soft food syndrom as well sometimes because I am afraid I will PB. I can tell you this though. The hunger will return if you don't eat enough solid protein. I now make sure I have my protein shake in the a.m. followed by 1/2 - 1/4 sandwich with meat and cheese for lunch. That keeps me pretty full until dinner. Make sure you take really small bites and chew well. That will also help with the PBs. You should eat more than the size of a pencil eraser at once. Good luck.