I am a new member, banded 7/20/05. I weighed 320, 4 weeks later, I am down

24 pounds. I have alot of questions. Mostly about what foods you guys are eating and what are things you cannot eat. I am basically still eating mush and shakes, pretty boring. After this week, I can go to a "soft" diet... whatever that is- How much can you eat at a meal, like 2 oz, or 4 oz, total? Has anyone had a "drink" yet? Help!!!

I am on a fill and some days I can eat a lot less...like 1/2 up an some days I can eat a lot more.

TOday for breakfast-I ate an order of eggs from McDonalds and a piece of sausage.

Today for Lunch- I had about a cup of turkey spaghetti with no noodles--just the sauce and the turkey.

I had restriction right after surgery then no restriction about a month and a half out. Had a fill (1.4 ccs) about 2 weeks ago. My restriction is fairly up and down now. I think I am going to get another fill very soon.

Good luck!

I eat 4 oz three times a day plus a 1-2 oz snack around 4pm and unfortunately I can't seem to cut out the ice cream at night. Still around 1000 calories though. I have been drinking since 6 weeks out of surgery, but the Dr. said I could have been having wine all along.

Has anyone had a "drink?" Well... I had a party this weekend, and we were supposed to have a cocktail taisting contest -- well, after 5 or 9 drinks or so people sort of forgot to actually pick a winning drink.

Does this answer your question?

Vinesqueen- I'm so happy to see you say that its ok to have a drink(or drinks). I don't want to sound like a lush but thats one thing I've been a little worried about. I'm used to having a drink almost every day at night to unwind and with 2 and 3 year old children I need it! But what can you have? I know beer is a no no and I love gin and tonics in the summer, but that has carbonation. Are margaritas ok?:rolleyes

I was told I could drink as much diet coke as I want - does anyone know why carbonation is supposed to be a problem? I know I burp alot more than I used to... teehee.

Nothing would make me give up wine or coffee, lol. I'm no lush either but one of the greatest pleasures in life is a nice quiet glass of chardonnay after a long busy day.

And a couple of good strong coffees in the morning.

I'd rather give up food, honestly!

i relly love my diet coke...i could never give that up!!

I am so glad to hear that others think about a "drink" too. I have'nt asked my doctor. I go back for my first fill in 2 wks, Im only 4 weeks post-op. I probably am eating too much. I can eat a cup or so at the time, now. Is that too much?

I was told that after you are banded, you should never drink any carbanated drinks again because the gas could extend your pouch and/or cause slippage. I was really sad about that, I love champagne.!

I think Imanana is right. I did hear that actually carbonated drink is not recommended and it's good to hear that wine is okay....

Haven't had any problems with my diet soda replacement....vodka doesn't bubble at all, and the vitamins in the oj are good for me too.

HarleyNana-Thats great!LOL! I guess I will have to get creative with my coctails!:banana

Ok, so I am very curious...how soon can one "drink?" I'm having a party 9 days after my surgery & I'd really like to be able to have a drink with everyone else, but I wasn't sure if that would be pushing it too soon? Thoughts???