StrawberryLaray

I'm just starting on soft foods but they really hurt to swallow. I'm chewing a lot. I never was a person who drank anything while I was eating (I would chug a bunch of water about 4 times a day) but now I can't get through a few bites without washing it down! Is it normal for it to hurt? Will that go away? Am I totally sabotaging myself by drinking while eating? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol that's not what that means at all. You are really foolish. You are making yourself look stupid. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

There are lots of people who are gender fluid or somewhere on the spectrum. I wouldn't laugh, it could be one of your friends or family members. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I think you might be right. Scrambled eggs, tuna w/ a bit of mayo. It's a little better if I mix it w/ avacado but still very uncomfortable. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well. Could that be part of the issue? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too. I did call the doctor. They acted like it was normal lol. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

The research actually shows that drinking liquids with meals does not effect nutrient absorption. Your intestines are very long and effective at pulling the nutrients out of food. The issue with drinking fluids during meals is that it doesn't stay in your stomach as long and so you can feel hungrier sooner. This was also a question that I asked my surgeon. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes! Yes! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

This is exactly how I feel. Sometimes I wish my abdomen could be see through for a moment so I could just see what's up in there. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree. I won't post there, actually I had not even noticed the gendered groups before now. But I think it is potentially closed minded. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I think it is silly to restrict to men and women only. People are people. When you do that you might really be missing out. Don't assume that a woman (or man) might not have insight into your specific topic. We have spouses, siblings, etc that help us gain experience in all sorts of ways. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I didn't even risk it. I started taking a dose of miralax three days after the surgery. I tried to take the dulcolax but I really can't swallow pills without pain. I'm 3 weeks out and I mix a half dose of miralax in with my 20 oz of crystal light and drink it throughout the day. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 3 weeks post op today and I am terrified that my stomach will stretch out again too. I am afraid that I won't know it is happening. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

It's wonderful that you are feeling so good! Congrats! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on May 16 (also an umbilical hernia repair). It was kind of weird feeling to take a deep breath but nothing to be worried about. Just use that plastic gizmo they give you to practice taking deep breaths and it gets better fast. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Maybe you don't need to be 165! You look great! Do you feel good? Maybe that would be a better measure? Just a thought. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

But it's true they are bad for the environment. I was given a cup with a reusable straw at the hospital. It was bendy. I kind of liked that. I feel the same about blending the shakes. Most bloated I have felt ever! Never again lol Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon said the no straw thing has no research behind it and they stopped telling patients that a while back. They said they have never had any issue with any patient using straws. Just fyi. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't think they would press medication. I won't take it anymore either. I also think many therapists are just as jaded about medication as I am. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

3 weeks liquid, another 3 weeks soft like scrambled eggs Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I think I really took this situation to heart and have been thinking about it. I'm a sensitive person and i care deeply about things and i just felt like this needs to be our safe place and that person made it feel less safe. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes txalpha06 Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Makes me sad. I feel like I have been so hurt as a child, teenager, adult for just being me and doing my thing. Its caused us all to be so self conscious and afraid to be ourselves. We can sometimes forget that people can be fragile. We have all been guilty of being insensitive at times but take the opportunity to step back and evaluate where toy we're coming from when you said what you said. I don't really see the point in criticizing unless there is a focused purpose to foster important and meaningful change. I really don't see how the comment would fit anywhere in that criteria. Just approach with kindness. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Looks ok to me. Sure is a lot of focus on just a plate of food. Food to fuel us instead of kill us. I think it more than meets the requirements. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Also, just apologize. We have all been through a lot. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app