I am 2 weeks post op right now and yesterday I had a few pieces of white chicken (very well chewed) and some mashed potatoes. I ate a bite every few min but i really wasnt getting full. Is that normal? Was anyone else able to eat pureed foods this early out? My stomach handled it pretty well although i should still be on full liquids for another 8 days.

I was put on pureed foods at 2 weeks and easy solids at 4 weeks. I had a very uneventful recovery ( as my doctor puts it) so maybe that is why he advanced my diet.

Khy

I am 2 weeks post op right now and yesterday I had a few pieces of white chicken (very well chewed) and some mashed potatoes. I ate a bite every few min but i really wasnt getting full. Is that normal? Was anyone else able to eat pureed foods this early out? My stomach handled it pretty well although i should still be on full liquids for another 8 days.

Aren't you a bit worried about eating things you "shouldn't" be eating?

My doc advanced me to smooshies at my one week follow up. I was on solid foods at week 3.5, mostly fish and seafood products. Granted they are well chewed and artfully chosen. I have not had trouble with anything new. I had 2 ribs one night in week 4 and they went down heavy so I will postpone those for awhile. Everyone is different. Find your tell and then plan on under eating.

I don't know what plan your dr. has you on for your food stages, but you really should follow them. They give them to us for a reason and eating things we shouldn't too early CAN cause damage. Be careful!!

Kelly

My understanding is that you are still healing at that stage and the "full" signal may not be present. Follow your rules so you don't do damage!

I agree. Please don't feel like we are ganging up on you but you definitely don't want a leak. I have heard horror stories from people that didn't wait to introduce the next phase and were on liquids for months instead of the few intended weeks . I had surgery on 9/6 and believe me I am SO READY to chew something.. but I am waiting cause I do not want to cause any damage. Plus I have to start adhering to eating rules now or this won't be successful for me. Still having bad hunger pangs though so if anyone has any tips, please share them.