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Beckyj1023,
You sound like me! I had the same concerns 3 weeks in and someone on this site posted that you will never get a "full" feeling from pureed foods and I believe that. I am now on semi solids and I do get the full feeling, however, I have noticed that there are times that it takes a little more to get to that feeling. Since I have noticed this I started tracking everything on my fitness pal so I don't overdo it.
BTW: The pureed stage does stink. Hang in there. mi solids are much better.

Samehmm
I had my surgery just one day before you, so I am no expert either, but everything I have read on this site and others leads me to believe that we will be able to feel normal again eventually. I also miss that. I'm sure there are others out there that feel this way too but may be a little shy about admitting it. I also feel some pain if I eat too fast. I'm pretty sure it is completely normal. However, if your pain isn't tolerable or doesn't go away fairly quickly, you may want to consult with your surgeon just to be safe.....at least for peace of mind.
One thing I am reminded of every time I get on this site is that everyone's healing process is a little different as well as their experience with eating post-surgery.
Try to stay positive and Celebrate your weight loss! The rest will come over time.
Good luck!!!!

Ishlaud,
I am just beginning my 3rd week post op. Thought you'd like to know that I am beginning to feel different now. Started pureed foods and am finding that I do get the fullness feeling. I am really having to be careful and take small bites slowly or I get uncomfortable. So, I don't think I had anything to worry about and neither do you. Congrats on your progress so far! Hope this helped.

Thanks, guys. It helps to know that this is normal. Looking forward to that full feeling after eating very little!
BTW: Congrats to both of you for your successful weight losses!

Samehmm
I had my surgery just one day before you, so I am no expert either, but everything I have read on this site and others leads me to believe that we will be able to feel normal again eventually. I also miss that. I'm sure there are others out there that feel this way too but may be a little shy about admitting it. I also feel some pain if I eat too fast. I'm pretty sure it is completely normal. However, if your pain isn't tolerable or doesn't go away fairly quickly, you may want to consult with your surgeon just to be safe.....at least for peace of mind.
One thing I am reminded of every time I get on this site is that everyone's healing process is a little different as well as their experience with eating post-surgery.
Try to stay positive and Celebrate your weight loss! The rest will come over time.
Good luck!!!!

Samehmm
I had my surgery just one day before you, so I am no expert either, but everything I have read on this site and others leads me to believe that we will be able to feel normal again eventually. I also miss that. I'm sure there are others out there that feel this way too but may be a little shy about admitting it. I also feel some pain if I eat too fast. I'm pretty sure it is completely normal. However, if your pain isn't tolerable or doesn't go away fairly quickly, you may want to consult with your surgeon just to be safe.....at least for peace of mind.
One thing I am reminded of every time I get on this site is that everyone's healing process is a little different as well as their experience with eating post-surgery.
Try to stay positive and Celebrate your weight loss! The rest will come over time.
Good luck!!!!

Beckyj1023,
You sound like me! I had the same concerns 3 weeks in and someone on this site posted that you will never get a "full" feeling from pureed foods and I believe that. I am now on semi solids and I do get the full feeling, however, I have noticed that there are times that it takes a little more to get to that feeling. Since I have noticed this I started tracking everything on my fitness pal so I don't overdo it.
BTW: The pureed stage does stink. Hang in there. mi solids are much better.

Samehmm
I had my surgery just one day before you, so I am no expert either, but everything I have read on this site and others leads me to believe that we will be able to feel normal again eventually. I also miss that. I'm sure there are others out there that feel this way too but may be a little shy about admitting it. I also feel some pain if I eat too fast. I'm pretty sure it is completely normal. However, if your pain isn't tolerable or doesn't go away fairly quickly, you may want to consult with your surgeon just to be safe.....at least for peace of mind.
One thing I am reminded of every time I get on this site is that everyone's healing process is a little different as well as their experience with eating post-surgery.
Try to stay positive and Celebrate your weight loss! The rest will come over time.
Good luck!!!!

Samehmm
I had my surgery just one day before you, so I am no expert either, but everything I have read on this site and others leads me to believe that we will be able to feel normal again eventually. I also miss that. I'm sure there are others out there that feel this way too but may be a little shy about admitting it. I also feel some pain if I eat too fast. I'm pretty sure it is completely normal. However, if your pain isn't tolerable or doesn't go away fairly quickly, you may want to consult with your surgeon just to be safe.....at least for peace of mind.
One thing I am reminded of every time I get on this site is that everyone's healing process is a little different as well as their experience with eating post-surgery.
Try to stay positive and Celebrate your weight loss! The rest will come over time.
Good luck!!!!

Thanks, Kindle. Your comments are encouraging. Congratulations on exceeding your goal!!!! I need to put away the scale but it's so tempting to step on it every morning!!! Of course, then I get frustrated and start my day out in a bad mood. I'm sure that's healthy.....
Thanks again.

I am in my fourth week now and on soft foods. I track everything in myfitnesspal and am consuming my 60 g of Protein a day and staying below about 60 carbs a day. I don't worry too much about fat, but my calorie intake stays under 1000. Sugar grams are usually very low. I currently weigh 202, and my goal is 130-140. Will I get there this way? I have been reading a lot on this site and it seems there are folks out there limiting themselves to 500-600 calories a day. That seems like not enough to me. I have been stalled with my weight loss for a little over a week now, although I'm told that is normal at this time in the process. Any advice would be appreciated. I know exercise will help and I need to start that. Am I eating too much?

I don't and never have counted calories or carbs or fat. For the first few months I just concentrated on Water, Protein and Vitamins. I keep track of my fluids in my head as the day goes on so I know I'm getting 64oz. I have a 30-40g protein smoothie everyday. And other than that it's pretty much like LindafromFlorida said.... I eat when I'm hungry and I eat a healthy, balanced diet of protein, veggies, fruit and whole grains. I am active but I don't exercise. I weigh once a week so I have something to put on my ticker and I never worried about stalls. I'm 17 pounds under my surgeon's goal and 7 under personal goal. I couldn't have asked for a better life. Don't get too hung up on numbers.... Just trust the process and enjoy the NSV's.

I am well into my third week post op, about to my fourth. My weight loss has stalled. I lost 11 lbs. during the first two weeks, but now the scale won't move. Anybody have a similar experience that can offer advice. I am getting my Protein in most days, but still nothing. Help!!!

Thanks, guys. It helps to know that this is normal. Looking forward to that full feeling after eating very little!
BTW: Congrats to both of you for your successful weight losses!