Getting back into solids.

lovekatz1975 · 10-30-2007, 11:41 AM

Is anybody else starting to eat solid foods again?

It's wierd, but I'm almost scared to eat solids because I'm afraid it will get stuck, even though I have no restriction.

I'm due to get my first fill 11/6. I've definitely been getting hungry, but I notice that I've been eating a little bit less at my meals.

cookielover · 10-30-2007, 02:02 PM

I am starting solids on Saturday and I am a little scared too. First of all I really don't know what is good and what is bad. I have an instruction book, but that doesn't give me much comfort. I want to stay in my mushy comfort zone forever, but alas we must move forward. I am not too worried about gaining weight, because I will just increase my exercise to compensate. Also I will expect to gain during this time. I will start losing when the fills start, that is the big key to the success of the band, right?

lovekatz1975 · 10-30-2007, 02:21 PM

You know what I'm finding frustrating? How much stuff out there is "bready". Italian restaurants - pizza, heros, rolls, etc - all the stuff I like. I'm done with fast food, except for my Wendy's chili. Chinese and Japanese have rice - chinese fried rice worked ok before my fill, don't know how it will work later.

It's so much easier to eat mushies. But, I guess if we don't progress to solids, we'll have problems keeping food above the band and feeling full longer.

new_me_2008 · 10-30-2007, 03:06 PM

I have the same fear. I started solids yesterday and so far I have eaten a half a chicken breast for lunch and another half for dinner. My other meals are my old reliables - yogurt and hummus.

I have to say, the chicken felt no different and was actually very filling. I was at a restaurant for a business dinner last night and caused quite a stir that I didnt clean my plate as normal and did not request a doggie bag, oh well. It was actually a waste of food but I knew that if I brought it home it could be trouble.

les527 · 10-31-2007, 03:10 PM

I was able to move to soft foods last week, and I was so afraid. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one! I'm still afraid to try chicken breasts, but I have had some thinly sliced deli turkey breast, and that has gone down easily without a problem. I'm chewing a lot, and so far, I've managed to avoid any painful episodes.

cookielover · 11-02-2007, 08:14 PM

I am suppose to be starting solids tomorrow and I don't think I can do it! No kidding. I think I am going to stay on mushies for a few more weeks, and see how it goes. I now have a fear of chewing and swallowing, hmmmm?

OregonHolly · 11-03-2007, 02:20 AM

I wish I was afraid of eating solids. Once I tried them, and found out that everything slid down just fine = as though I'd never had surgery...... it's been a struggle. I'd rather be afraid again. I can't wait for a fill so I'll have a reason to be afraid. Right now it's just like dieting - some days I "do" and some day's I say "who cares?" I know..... patience, patience.......