Sleeve is not cooperating today

[HDubSleevery 25]

I got up this morning and tried to have my regular Protein shake and after one three sips "sleevie wonder" said NO! I tried a smoothie made with fruit and Water and it didn't taste good either. I made some Ginger Peach tea and was able to sip that just fine. I had some yogurt mid-morning and it sat just fine.

Anyone else have this happen? (I've been on a stall for about a week, so I have been trying to up my Protein intake but this isn't starting off so well.)

[Foxbins 625]

Yes, my sleeve can get picky even 8 monhs out. For example, deli turkey is fine 95% of the time, and then I'll have it and it just doesn't sit well. Since I still eat slowly I stop when I get that icky feeling, put whatever it is away, and try something else. I have a couple "tried and true" food items that are high in Protein that I can always turn to if it's a picky day.

[MegInNOLA 531]

Right there with ya. My sleeve is also picky at 4.5 months out. Like Foxbins, I have a few tried and true foods that I can go to--for instance, I keep a can of almonds in my car, a Protein Bar in my favorite flavor in my purse, and Soup in the cupboard--if nothing else is "working," I usually chill for a while and then try one of those standards. I also find that when my sleeve is being especially picky, I'm probably dehydrated--if I get some Gatorade and cut it half and half with Water and sip that for a while, it helps get things settled down.

[HDubSleevery 25]

Oooh the dehydration could be a factor. Between the head cold, the Nyquil, and an experiment with the blender and a Decaf coffee smoothie last night I may have needed some fluids. I had some applesauce, some watermelon, and some yogurt today so I think things settled down later in the morning.

The GREAT news is that I finally get it! I made a variation of Eggface's ricotta bake for dinner and put two tablespoons on my plate. I was thinking a tablespoon would be about an ounce. I ate half of what was on my plate and I got that "don't eat another bite" feeling. I used to have a problem with binging so I really had to think about not putting the next bite in my mouth. My brain said "do it" and my stomach said "don't you dare". I cleared my plate and have been fine ever since!

I am gonna count this as an NSV. It was the first time that I really felt like I was having a normal meal since the pre-op diet. I can see light at the end of the tunnel and it is SO great!

(I have a 2 year old and so I use the same plates and silverware that she does. It helps me feel like I am having a "right size" portion. LOL!)

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