Just wondering was anyone afraid to eat after the mushie stage I just got the band three days ago and am afraid of getting something stuck or pbs any suggestions I know I'm far away from the food stage but thinking about it. any suggestions would be welcome I'm sure there are alot of june bandsters out there with similar questions too.

Hi Flower,

Congratulations on your banding! The first rule is always follow your doctor's instructions and THEN listen to your body. Back when I was banded my doctor only had people stay on liquids for four or five days, after which we could go to mushies if we were up to it. I tried something on the 5th day and just knew I wasn't ready. So that gave me a reason to take it slow, and when I was ready I knew it.

So that's really what it's about. Right now the thought of solid food might really be intimidating considering how sensitive your esophagus, pouch and stoma are. But in a couple of weeks when it's time to start solids, you won't be feeling that way anymore.

Just take it slow. If anything hurts or feels uncomfortable, put it down. It's not a race. The healing period is up to six weeks long, so if you feel like putting off solid foods until then there's no downside to doing so. Chances are rather that you'll be hungry by then and itching to get your first fill, so you'll want to be on solids before that. (Your first fill won't be given unless you have already transitioned fully to solid foods and know how much or little restriction you have.)

I was obnoxious and couldnt wait to shove food in my big ole mouth so take it from me-WAIT and chew