Smiamb08

So I am in the same boat, but I was worse than you. I was feeling wonderful very shortly after surgery and started experimenting with small amounts of soft food at the end of week two. By the end of my third week I was eating completely normally. I have no pain, no problems and no restriction (never have). I got chewed out by Dr. Ortiz when I told him I started eating early. He scared me to death talking about the possibility of band slippage and stretching of my pouch. I didn't realize that I could be messing things up and not even know it. I had never even heard you could stretch your pouch. I'm scared now and want to know if I have done damage even though I feel fine, things are going down just fine. How would I know? Would I have symptoms? If I have some how stretched my pouch is it reversible? I have a hard time believing I could have streched my pouch without any restriction and things were moving down so quickly and easily. If anyone has any information that could help me and hopefully ease my worry I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

Hey all! I was also banded in TJ on July 18 and was to start solid foods 8/7. I gave in to the tempations 2 days early and have felt terrible every since. I am so paranoid that I have eaten too much and stretched my stomach or eaten too much and caused it to slip. I have had no pain or soreness for over a week now but get a "prick" every now and then when I'm doing too much. Haven't experienced Pbing yet but have gotten food stuck a couple of times. I was so hungry my first solid meal that I can't even remember chewing! I really think I just swallowed it whole! My husband and parents keep reminding me of all the sacrifices made to get this far and blah blah blah. But they say it as they are cramming down pizza, french fries, steak, or beer! It's tough when you're married to the Bud guy!

Anyhow, I am waiting impatiently for my first fill and am scared I have over eaten and the band will have to be adjusted, which will cost more money than what I have. Haven't had much luck finding a reputable fill doctor in Columbia, SC either that will see me b/c I had the procedure done in TJ.

Good news, though, I have lost 13# since pre-op/op!

Help! I'm really bummed and need some reassurance that I haven't blown it all before the first fill!!

Vivian

Hello,

I am brand new to this forum and very excited that there are so many other people from WA on here. I live in Tumwater/Olympia and am scheduled to banded by Dr. Ortiz on July 23. I'm a little nervous about sticking to my pre-op diet (started today), and really nervous about all my financing coming through on time. I've been checking in daily with them (Citerra Financial) and they are assuring me I'll have all the funds by next week. I am planning on buying my plane ticket using some of the funds from the loan, so it's getting right down to the wire! Any words of wisdom on this process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!