I'm due to have band to bypass on tues 22nd Nov. I will be on stage 1 liquid for two days and then stage 3 pureed food up to week 4. I just can't get my head around putting food into a raw pouch. The thought of having to eat or trying to eat afterwards terrifies me. Anyone else feel the same?

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Oh YES!!! I'm 3 years out but I can tell you I was terrified to eat even after I was told to go to soft foods. I had problems with Strictures so I was very limited in what I could eat. I never even thought of cheating preop because I was afraid he would cancel my surgery. Postop I was so afraid that I would ruin my pouch. I did 2 weeks preop on Protein Drinks and 4 weeks postop. I believe everyone is afraid that they will hurt from eating. Just remember to chew and chew some more. Sip and make sure you get all of your fluids in. It will be hard at first but just keep trying. It is so important.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. After my RNY gastric bypass surgery, I was directed to consume full liquids for the first 4 weeks and then pureed foods for the next four. It was only when I reached week 9 that I could transition to solid foods. During the food transitions I found that transitioning to solid foods was the greatest challenge. There is no need to rush these transitions, just take your time.

Thank you so much for replying. It's great to know that it's not just me!!

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