Hi, tomorrow mars my 4th week. I haven't been able to take the Protein shakes for about a week now. They make me nauseated. My stomach feels a bit weird now after I eat. I am thinking this is probably normal. At least I am hoping it is. I am afraid I am not getting enough protein. So what do I eat? I can have eggs already and I can get two bites down but that is it. Is this normal? I am looking forward to chewing again. But just not sure what to start with.. Any advice???

Hi Patty! I'm only a little over 2 weeks out so I'm not sure that I'm qualified to comment but I thought I might make a few eating suggestions since I will be in the soft food phase in less than a week. I was told that I can have packaged/canned tuna as long as it is tender and can be mashed down a bit. Also, shaved lunch meats, crock pot chicken, cottage cheese, yogurt, mashed sweet potatoes... there's are probably other things too. I'm sure that your stomach just isn't used to anything but liquids...I bet it will get easier over time. You're in my thoughts.

Hi, I'm 26 days out and my stomach feels weird too. It's almost like a gnawing hungry feeling. I also have burning along my center chest even when I only eat a bite. I can get 1/2 an egg down. Today I tried KFC mashed potatoes and was able to eat 1/2 of a serving

so that is a little more than usual. I think what we are feeling may be normal for our situation. A friend who had surgery on the same day I did had crab meat the other day and said it is easy on the pouch. Good luck!

Hi, tomorrow mars my 4th week. I haven't been able to take the Protein shakes for about a week now. They make me nauseated. My stomach feels a bit weird now after I eat. I am thinking this is probably normal. At least I am hoping it is. I am afraid I am not getting enough protein. So what do I eat? I can have eggs already and I can get two bites down but that is it. Is this normal? I am looking forward to chewing again. But just not sure what to start with.. Any advice???

Thanks! Everything is new now isn't it? Kind of makes you wonder if it is just you. Glad to know I am not the only one who feels "odd"! Good luck to bot of you.

Hi, I'm 26 days out and my stomach feels weird too. It's almost like a gnawing hungry feeling. I also have burning along my center chest even when I only eat a bite. I can get 1/2 an egg down. Today I tried KFC mashed potatoes and was able to eat 1/2 of a serving

so that is a little more than usual. I think what we are feeling may be normal for our situation. A friend who had surgery on the same day I did had crab meat the other day and said it is easy on the pouch. Good luck!

I too had a problem with shakes after a few weeks. At 4 weeks I was allowed to have Protein bars which I can deal with a lot better. Here is one that I eat a lot of. They have other flavors if you don't like Peanut Butter and they have 20g of protein. Also I'm adding a link to some hot chocolate that is really yummy and has 15g of protein. These two are my staple for dealing with lack of protein from food and hating shakes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G8Y96Q

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Pantry_Selections_Hot_Chocolate_Protein_Drinks_p/ps-ht_choc.htm

I had the same sensation when I started soft foods, my stomach felt weird, and gas was bubbling up. It got better. Now I'm on to regular food and I am not doing to well in turns of large bits and not chewing enough (food hurts going down). I want to burp after I start eating (it's like the burp is in my throat and I can't get it out... eww). I experience the slime experience today, uhm not fun.

Hey thank you good idea! I had not even thought about those. AH HA!!!!!!

I too had a problem with shakes after a few weeks. At 4 weeks I was allowed to have Protein bars which I can deal with a lot better. Here is one that I eat a lot of. They have other flavors if you don't like Peanut Butter and they have 20g of protein. Also I'm adding a link to some hot chocolate that is really yummy and has 15g of protein. These two are my staple for dealing with lack of protein from food and hating shakes.

http://www.amazon.co...duct/B001G8Y96Q

http://www.mybariatr.../ps-ht_choc.htm

Yeah 2 bites of egg when you first go to soft food may be all you can eat, especially if you still have a good bit of swelling in your tummy. But in a wk or two, it should get to where you can eat a little more. And the weird, bubbling, hungry, gnawing feeling in your tummy is usually acid. A PPI is really helpful for this and makes all the difference in the world. I was using prilosec, but got some Equate Zantac 150 because it was cheaper, and not time release. Someone mentioned yesterday that their dr mentioned the delayed or time release doesn't stay in our tummies long enough to work, so I was glad the stuff I had just bought didn't mention delayed release on it.

You can add the plain greek yogurt to add to soups refried beans or anything to up the protein, its really good. I use it in place of sour cream in everything. I also use the greek yogurt to add the hidden valley ranch mix to dip chicken and other meats in. The Hidden Valley fiesta ranch is good too. I also put the greek yogurt in tuna or chicken salad. I don't use the protein drinks/mixes very often to get my protein any more, never have been a big fan of them. I liked vanilla ok with peanut butter in it a couple times.

My favorite thing right now are Sams Choice Stuffed Chicken breasts from Walmart, there are 3-4 flavors. I like the one with pepperjack, swiss,and bacon, and also the mushroom one. They are in the long freezers near the meat section. They only take 30 mins to bake, they are not dry like a lot of chicken, and they have anywhere from 34-37 grams of protein. 3-4 grams of carbs. I can't eat a whole one, so it makes 2 meals. Since finding these, i have met my protein goals daily and they are really good.