Hi everyone

This is such a great forum. It is comforting to know people all around the world are like-minded and have faced (and facing) the same weight battles.

I'm 25 and was banded on 10th June by Stephen Watson in Perth Western Australia. I'm coping quite well but would really appreciate some food tips.

At the moment I'm having Soup, diet yoghurt, diet jelly, custard & peppermint tea. These options are warying thin though.

Can anyone help with healthy food options for this early stage after banding?

Also, what symptoms do you get when you have eaten too much? I don't know if this is a dumb question but I don't know what feeling I should have if I have eaten too much?? I don't want to jeopardise the surgery.

Thanks

At this point after surgery you really just want your body to heal so don't be too quick to move on to mushies or solids...You can do damage to the band if you move to fast. Also, Eat slow and chew chew chew! If you're eating with a fork or spoon put it down after each bite. It feels like being full without the band, but it happens quicker and if you take one more bite it could start hurting and you'll feel a lot of pressure. Try to follow your post op diet as best you can until instructed to move on. Congrats on the band and good luck!!!