Hi All- I am three weeks post op and on my mushy phase. I didnt get enough protein today plus I have not had a real BM since my procedure. This led to me eat tuna fish tonight (fish was on my list of approved mushy food)

I believe I ate about 3 oz. I am in pain right now and terrified that I have stressed the sutures holding my band in place. Anyone else have any troubles transitioning to mushies?

We don't have a "mushy" stage, but I had no problems whatsoever transitioning to purees and then to soft foods. It takes a LOT to damage sutures, and it doesn't sound like you've done anything that would cause that to happen. In fact, I know my band is not sutured to my stomach at all. I have the Realize band, though.

Perhaps you are having pain from constipation and gas, which can both cause severe abdominal pain and chest pain.

Speak with your doc. They will probably want to do an X-ray.

For me pain usually means eating too fast - that can even happen with soft foods sometimes. Eat really slowly and see if that helps. I doubt you hurt your sutures after three weeks and eating tuna but if you are really concerned you could ask your doctor. Of course if you ask you know they are going to make you go in!!! First see if you feel better when you slow down.

ya i thought i was eating so slowly but i guess not!!

It got better in about an hour. I am just a nervous nelly.

thanks for your input!!

I've read posts in here that milk of magnesia (MOM) solved their constipation. Do a SEARCH on "can't go potty." hehe Hope everything comes out well for you. (BTW, I faced the same problem for 4 days with the barium test...and drank prune juice w/success. )

well, my puter isn't constipated, is it? Seems to have the "other" potty problem!!!!! Sorry about that overflow of postings. Weeeeird.

I have milk o' mag, mag citrate, mineral oil (enema and oral), miralax, and senna. I also eat a bunch of fiber! (I even put Fiber in my jello!) I think I will just have to wait it out so to speak.

but on a brighter note I bet there are a few pounds in there just waiting to drop off the scale!