how much are you eating after 1 month?

[SassyNanny 311]

My Dr. has me on liquids only for one month. Blended Soups are ok. I am supplementing the Soup and ff sf pudding with GENEPRO Protein powder and Premier Protein drinks to get to 90 grams a day. I am able to drink a cup of liquefied Progress chicken noodle Soup before having signs of fullness. I am averaging about 800 calories a day. I have lost 18 pounds in 3.5 weeks. I have had a stall of about 3 days. Struggling to get all my Water in and I haven't really been walking a lot as advised. I live alone on a steep street and after getting a partially numb foot after hip replacement I use a cane so walking isn't easy. I'm meeting a friend at the Y on Monday so I am looking forward to starting a new trend. I see the Dr this coming week so I will get some more input. I haven't had any vomiting or gas or pain since surgery. When I get full it comes on all at once and I make sure I stopped. I was very sick of soup so I used my nutribullet on a Thai chicken with peanut sauce 300 calorie Lean Cuisine and it blended down to less then a cup. I was full at the 3/4 mark. Ever since the 1st week I have been able to drink more then some who say they get sick if they have more then an ounce or two. I was a little worried and posted my concern and got feedback that helped. I was told that some people heal more rapidly and the liquids can start to move through the sleeve while you are drinking. They suggested it would change when I started to eat solid foods as the stomach holds onto it longer to digest. Hoping it is okay. I've followed directions about what to eat. Just hope the portions aren't messing me up. I'll find out Wednesday.
Sorry for the long response. I guess I needed to vent a little.

[SassyNanny 311]

Next week is four weeks. I am going to try meat. Shrimp or maybe salmon and veggies (zucchini or spinach) to start... I don't feel full with these Soups but I eat about 4oz then just stop. Get about 45g of Protein. My problem is the time before and after eating of no Water it's hard to get it all in. Nervous about actually eating! Especially since I don't feel full. 4 weeks out anyone tried salad? What about crackers with tuna?

My plan says I can't have salad and raw crunchy vegetables until month 4 post op. They said that the stomach is healing and it needs time to heal properly to avoid complications. I thought there would be some consensus amongst Drs. and Nutritionists and have been very shocked to see people 1 and 2 weeks out talking about eating a portion of a hamburger. You would think there would be a protocol that they would all follow.

[purz59 57]

Hopeandagony I'm with you on being afraid of getting sick. I was hesitant to have this surgery, as I have a phobia of throwing up. So far, it hasn't happened. I'm 6 weeks out. I never eat more that 3-4 Oz at a time though and strictly abide by the drinking rules.

[I96 11]

I was on liquids only for 1month. Now I am on soft foods for 6 weeks, meaning all my food has to be puréed. My Dr is pretty strict and that's ok by me. I will be 5 weeks out on Wednesday. I can only eat 2 oz at a time. My first day when I was so worried about my stomach I guess I didn't purée long enough plus I tried to get closer to 3 oz. just had to learn my limits. I definitely cannot have any veggies for now and won't be able to have fruit until I lose my weight. I have to really work at getting my Protein plus Water because of the 30 minute rule. I set a timer usually so I remember. So glad I did this! My energy level is higher than it has been for years!

[HopeandAgony 566]

Hopeandagony I'm with you on being afraid of getting sick. I was hesitant to have this surgery, as I have a phobia of throwing up. So far, it hasn't happened. I'm 6 weeks out. I never eat more that 3-4 Oz at a time though and strictly abide by the drinking rules.

I am purely going by the rules too. 4 Oz is max according to my doctor so even if I don't feel full there I stop. My Dr's program advances quickly. I did puree the first 2 weeks after surgery. Then I saw him, was moved to soft meats, and due to my severe diarrhea he told me to completely stop Protein Shakes so since week 2 I'm not had a shake. I was worried about not getting my Protein in but have found ways to make it work. I certainly could eat more. How much more though, who knows. I don't want to push it, get sick, or hurt. Next week I am on full Proteins and can add veggies. At 2 months I can add fruits.