Anything you can't eat before first fill? (After you return to full foods)

photo · July 17, 2008

So, all the paperwork I have to sign mentions the fact that there is the possibility that, after surgery, there may be foods that I could never tolerate again.

I've read different stories on here about people feeling absolutely no restriction without a fill and being able to eat anything, and others who never need any fills because they already feel restricted.

For those of you who have been there, how much did just getting the band without any fills change what you could and couldn't eat?

Thanks!!!

mtnman428 · July 17, 2008

Sorry I can't help-I go in next week, but great question! I'd like to know that too.

SueAZ · July 18, 2008

I was banded 5/23. After the required liquids and mushes I noticed I could be satisfied with alot less. I can still eat anything. I have to listen and feel my body to remember not to overstuff. My doctors office says 1/2 cup Protein and 1/2 vegies per meal. I have a hard time with this. They are more about volume than ounces. My mind says that can't be enough. So I do struggle with this. Since my first fill 4.6 in 10 band I feel the restriction faster, I really try and watch small tiny bites. Although my weight has slowed down.

Edited July 18, 2008 by SueAZ