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.

Bobby~

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

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

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..

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".

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.

If you are in doubt about what to eat you should contact your doctor and just doublecheck.

I have corrected my eating to conform. Thanks all It Aint worth worrying about. A moment of weakness no less...