Solid Food Phase

Band100206 · 10-29-2006, 08:21 PM

Hi, this is my first post.
I got banded on October 2nd. Hence my name Band100206

Today begins my 1st day of real food.
I go in for my 1st fill on Nov 8th.
I just had salmon and mashed potatoes and some soup 20 min after that.

Since my band is still empty I find I'm hungry quite a bit.
I'm really nervous about trying foods out with having the band.
Since I had no trouble with liquids or mushies, I'm scared of having solids.
Like if there’s onions in something, should I just pick those out.
I keep thinking of stuff, like will it turn into a bready consistency in my stomach.
Like rice or French fries, or tortillas.
Should I even bother trying salad while eating out.

I know they say everything is different with everybody, so I think that’s why I’m getting so nervous about eating solid food. Blah!

Tomorrow my job is having a party.
I’m sure they’ll be cheese and crackers and wine etc.
Again totally nervous about eating and drinking there too :(

So just hoping some people can lend me some advice, having been there done that.
So far my weight loss has really just leveled out, I'm really hoping this changes when I go in for my 1st fill.

Thanks in advance!

KariK · 10-29-2006, 10:01 PM

Well you've gotta learn whats going to be tolerable for you by trial and error unfortunately. My only advice is to not test the waters at the job party, unless everyone knows you are banded, and you don't mind having a possible PBing episode in front of everyone. Eventually after a while you know what you can and cannot eat so partys are no problem. Good Luck! You'll figure it all out in time. Im still figuring it out too.

Chrissy "O" · 11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

It is perfectly normal to feel hungry soon after you have eaten since you have not had your first fill. Be patient and try lots of willpower until your first fill. Be well and enjoy the weight loss journey.

**Iluvharleys** · 11-02-2006, 07:57 PM

Don't be afraid to try things, just make sure to eat slowly and chew, chew, chew. Some people can eat everything, others can't, so it is going to be a trial run for you. I ate salad at my first real meal, and it tasted like heaven. :biggrin1: