I was banded on 3/3/08, all went very well. Very little pain, but after about a week i started to eat muchie food i was so hungery. I still am losing weiht, am not over doing it but i broke the rules. I've eaten rice, some very soft pasta, and some soft eggpant not lots just 2 or 3 spoonfuls, but I feel bad about it. has anyone done this

viv:huh2:

The reason your doctor has you lay off solid food post surgery is to allow your stomach to heal. This is a short term thing, and you should follow his instructions to the very best of your ability. Why risk the success of your surgery over a momentary pleasure?

thanks everyone for being so postive and supportive. I hope when I get filled on April 8th the hunger will stop, this is soo bad I just want to eat everything.:biggrin:

viv

I fessed up to my surgeon at 1-week post-op that I had had some peas and steamed spinach with my mashed potatoes--I was allowed to go full liquid 3-days post-op. He was unconcerned and said to take it slow and chew well but that I could add foods back in, starting with softer stuff. Two weeks later, I could add raw veggies.

My only true rules are no doughy breads, sticky rice, or corn. So far, I am tolerating everything very well, unless I eat too quickly or too much.

Denise

I will be honest. I am not at my sweet spot 2 months post - op and I've been eating regular foods. The thing I fear is gaining back the 30 lbs I lost on my pre and post liquid diet. I already gained back 4 lbs. I am back on track and have to use willpower to help me through. Too bad I was never any good at the willpower thing. Anyway, just don't gain like me. It is very upsetting.

I am a nurse and if you've watched the lapband surgery video it is clear that the band is sewn into your stomach. I think you'd have to eat a complete steak unchewed to disrupt this band. I believe that taking it easy is reasonable....and I think physicians advise you to stay with fluids/soft to keep you in control. I was banded on 3/12 and was eating soft foods second week without difficulty. Quantity is about a third of what I usually eat. I've had no breads but have had chicken, Soups, and baby food fruits. We'll all be fine....don't worry so much...

sharon;)

why is it so bad to eat or "cheat" on your post op diet? if you chew chew chew, to mush, are you hurting your pouch? Is the point of the post op diet to "heal" or what?

Iam 10 Days Post Op And Feal So Tried And Worn Out I Lost 14lbs So Far .i Dont Know If My Body Is Getting Enough ,iam Already Sick Of The Shakes,but I Need To Do This Right And Not Cheat And I Know I Can.but Does Any Feel Like This,i Have 6 Days Until My Frist Post Opp Appt, And A Class To Teach Me How To Transition To Mushie Foods.

I had surg on 4-11-08. I doing really good. Felt pretty sore but not as bad as i thought! What did shock me was that about 4 days after i was hungry!! stomach was growling!! I have been pretty good with liquids. But did taste rice! and grilled cheese with my tomatoe soup!!!!!

I realize this was insane and could have hurt me! But im ok!!! i have had soft pastas and one egg over easy. But very little amounts. My kids eat more than me. Its only been 2wks. I shouldnt be doing softs yet!! I do protien shakes, yogurt, soups,runny oatmeal and jello pudding. all sugar free. Its not bad.

I have just started mashed potatoes and egg beaters this weekend.It all went down ok. I will be on course better now though!! Im happy with the softs and soups. I dont get 1st fill until may19th!!! I have not lost anymore weight. Just 15 now. But i plan on stepn up my excersise and walks!! I feel much more rested now.

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