VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION......

I was just banded last Monday Jan 8th and am doing very well except for one thing,can anyone please tell me how you know when you are full BEFORE the pain of stuck comes. I have been eating very little amounts and am not sure when Im full, the only way is I get that pain and the foods get stuck....HELP PLEASE....I am chewing well and taking small amounts and eating very slow....Thanks...Love this site...

You probably will not feel anything Restriction/Pain until after your first fill I thinks over the next weeks, as is VERY common, you will see your appetite reappear in full force. I ate good size meals, with good foods. Mostly Protein (first Protein) and lots of veggies. Once you get filled, and filled again and again you will start to feel restriction.

I don't know why you are eating already. If you read all the boards most people are on two weeks of liquids and two weeks of mushies. You should really be sure you are eating. The reason you are probably feeling pain is because it is too early to eat. Try switching to more of a liquid type substance.

My doctor said to eat mushy foods, I've beed only eating mushy foods and liquids...

Sharon-I assume your diet is the same as for RNY...you should be on liquids now. What did Judi tell you? If you are on liquids don't have more than 2 oz. When you are eating food just have 1/4c. at a time. You probably shouldn't be chewing now. Call Judi tomorrow to discuss.

yes, liquids first two weeks, little bits, than two weeks of mushie's. and baby food, soups. keep us posted . i hope it gets better BRIDGET K.

Hi Sharon, I'm sorry you're having problems. Don't forget - measure out your portion ahead of time. You shouldn't be eating more than an ounce or so at a time right now. Lap Band diet is different than Bypass diet for Dr. JB's patients. Please give Judy a call tomorrow so that she can go over food choices and amounts with you, OK? Hugs and , Kathryn

Kathryn, I was planning on talking w/ Judy or the doctor when I come in on Tuesday. It's no big deal, don't worry please....Im really ok...thanks for caring....Sharon