question on eating

bobby_hamrick · August 20, 2003

Hey I have went through this forum but haven't seen my question. I was banded 8 days ago at Hamilton Medical Center Ga. They were fabulous I will add. I can eat. I haven't had bulky meat now but pulled pork yes. Normal food just not as much.I don't want to disrupt the procedure here you know. I'm guessing after they adjust me or fill is it? I will be eating even less. I have lost a few pounds and I feel some restriction as in I get full quick like half of a sandwich.... Concerned.

lisae · August 20, 2003

Bobby~

I don't understand what you are asking. Could you clarify your question?

JC_GODOLPHINS · August 20, 2003

Hmm, what are you concerned about? Seems like your band is doing the right thing.

bobby_hamrick · August 21, 2003

I guess I thought I was suppose to be able to eat only mushy stuff I don't know, This site is a big help. Thanks. Yeah my band is working correct as I can't eat 1/4 what I was..

August 22, 2003

Just because you CAN eat, doesn't mean you're SUPPOSED to eat. The different phases (liquid, then mushy, etc) exist to aid in healing. That's exactly what this time is for.....healing. Please go to SpotlightHealth & read Coffeewench's post on the "Pre-fill stage".

Kiera · August 23, 2003

Hi Bobby,

I really don't think you should be eating "normal" foods yet. My doctor recommended liquids and mushies for the first month to six weeks (basically until the first fill). He has been doing this for over a decade so I trust his experience on this one.

By eating normal foods too soon you could cause your band to slip and or possibly stretch your pouch. I would recommend sticking to Soups, Protein shakes, and that sort of thing. The Soups I had were not clear broth or anything, just veggies and meat that were a bit on the overcooked side so that they went down easily. I lived on Knorr brand instant hot and sour Soup (just add Water and an egg) for a few weeks there. ;-)