Hi! I got my second fill 4 days ago and can only eat some mushey type foods. Applesauce and soft fish hurts, but oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and pudding are fine. I thought if I stick with these foods (beefed up with protein powder) and loose some weight, the band will loosen. Does this make sense or should I go in for a small unfill. I have not PB'd but I'm sure I would if I try a normal diet. Any suggestions? SS
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i have a 9 cc band and Ive had 2 fills....Im at 6ccs now....my question is, i can eat mushies but they hurt when they go down. Fish, tuna, berries are okay. SHould I be able to feel this pass through? I thought it was suppose to stay in the pouch and make me feel full, which I dont. I had my last fill the first week of April. I havent lost any weight since I had the surgery in Feb....Any suggestions?
You'll have to watch it. It's never a good idea to keep a fill too tight for too long. People will actually find they don't lose as well eating only soft foods. See if your band loosens in a few days. If it doesn't, you should consider getting a tiny amount out. It may loosen up on it's own in a few days though.
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Hey Denise! Good advice and you look great by the way! I had fun on Sat meeting you and shopping too! Shelley
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my question is, i can eat mushies but they hurt when they go down. Fish, tuna, berries are okay. SHould I be able to feel this pass through? I thought it was suppose to stay in the pouch and make me feel full, which I dont. I had my last fill the first week of April. I havent lost any weight since I had the surgery in Feb....Any suggestions?
It sounds like you are also too tight or else need more practice chewing food til it's completely gone - something that might take time to master. Mushies do slide right through the band. It's solids that will stay in your pouch and help you stay full. Maybe try dropping 1cc or 1/2 cc and see if it helps?
Another suggestion is to call your surgeon's office & let them know that even mushies hurt, what do they suggest.
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I have to agree with Denise and Molly. It's one thing to have good restriction after a fill but it's another to not be able to eat solids. I posted a similar thread in reference to a tight fill and the people basically advised me to see if it gets better in a couple of days and one bandster said that she kept hers so tight where she couldn't even keep down mushies that she was hospitalized for dehydration among other things so be very careful. If you can't even eat mushies then you should go and see your Doctor for an unfilll. Best of Luck to you both. Keep us posted.
If you can't eat solids, that's a problem. The band isn't supposed to restrict you from eating solids - just supposed to limit the amount you eat. i would definitely get an unfill.
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