NYGirlxo

Hey everyone ! I was sleeved this past Tuesday 9/24 and I have an odd question. Was anyone scared to transition into their purée and then soft mushy food phases. Today has been the first day it’s been easier for me to get my water and protein down without being in total discomfort ( I know to be expected) but my doctor said starting Friday or Saturday I can slowly start transitioning into puréed food. I don’t know why the thought of actually eating real food even if it’s puréed scares me a little. I don’t want to hurt my new sleeve & I don’t know why I feel like Friday or Saturday is not that far out from my surgery. Anyone else start this phase that quickly? And if so how did you tolerate it. Thanks so much in advance ! PS if anyone has any recipes for this phase I would GREATLY appreciate it !!! Xoxo

Hi Chula313 I’m so sorry you feel this way. I promise you it will get better with time. Try to get up and walk every few hours at home even if it’s around the bedroom to the bathroom and back it helps a lot with passing some of the gas that causes a lot of pain or discomfort after surgery. Sip lots of water slowly throughout the day to keep hydrated. You can also try protein water I grabbed mine from amazon and I purchased ice pop makers. I poured them into the pouches froze them and slowly allowed the ice pops to melt in my mouth which keeps you hydrated provides the protein you need to give you energy and help you heal and isn’t too harsh on the stomach since you aren’t really sipping. If you can’t tolerate this please go to the hospital and explain to them what’s going on they will get you hooked up to iv fluids. It’s important you don’t dehydrate yourself. Please don’t feel alone during this journey. From what I hear a lot of people have “buyers remorse” right out of surgery but the pain will pass and it will become much easier. Remember why you chose this life changing decision!