ValleyGirl Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I don't remember seeing any dircetions around what to eat once I start solids. Does it have to be mushy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Dr. O doesn't believe in the mushy stages, you go from liquids right to solids. Unless something has changed since I was banded. He should have given you materials when you had your surgery. Check those for sure and follow current best practices. For me, I ate all regular foods but took it really slow. Eat tiny bites and chew really well. For my first meal, I did eat something a little softer, but it wasn't mushies. Now is that fun time where you just have to listen to your body and if it is painful or gets stuck then stop. I have only had one thing get stuck and that was before my first fill. And that was something I had eaten before so it's really hit and miss so you will just have to do trial and error. Remember, portion control, proteins first, small bites and chew like crazy and you will be fine. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLou Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Stay away from bread if you can. I'm 5 weeks post op and just had my first bread last night and really thought I was going to dies while waiting for it to digest. other than that I haven't had any trouble even with meats.....I've had chicken, steak, etc without any problems, but one roll just about did me in. That's my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Dr. O says to start regular food from the soup stage. Like Shelby says, check your paperwork from OCC to make sure you have the most current info to follow through. Time changes and you don't want to get misinformed, especially if OCC have improved something to our benefit. On my first day, I had an egg omelet with bacon and cheese and salsa for breakfast, pinto beans and cheese for lunch, and I believe I had chicken for dinner with veggie. It's really what you want to have just make sure you use protion control. Choose your food wisely and make sure you get all your proteins in for the day. REALLY chew your food good and practice makes perfect if you cut your food into smaller pieces to prevent food getting stuck and starting experiencing PBing and sliming, which I haven't experience yet. I started a dime size to see how I handled it. Eat slowly but don't drag out your meal time. You should be able to eat your food in 20 minutes. Like Shelby says, you will be fine. All the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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