What did i do?

[DallasMomofTwins 31]

I was sleeved on 9/12 and still on liquids...i couldnt resist and i ate a couple of spoonfuls of my kids mac n cheese...at that moment i felt like i could have eaten the whole bowl..now i am scared that i did damage but i feel ok...while am i sabotoging myself?

[Shalon 10]

I had surgery the same date, and while I haven't tried Pasta, I have had a couple of bites of Beans, and about a quarter of a piece of chicken breast.

The liquid stage that my doctor has me on is so long, and I see so many other sleeve diet plans that allow gradual progressions of foods after only two weeks.

Today so far I have had yogurt, chicken broth, and four spoon full of refried Beans with cheese. The beans are not supposed to be for another five days, but so far so good.

[Dallasvsgsal 0]

Dallasmomoftwins I live in Dallas too. I had surgery at medical city on September 8. I went to see my doctor at 2 weeks post op and he said that it was ok to eat mac and cheese. I move to soft mushies tomorrow and so nervous to branch out! Have you found any support groups in Dallas?

[grannyk 58]

I was sleeved on 9/12 and still on liquids...i couldnt resist and i ate a couple of spoonfuls of my kids mac n cheese...at that moment i felt like i could have eaten the whole bowl..now i am scared that i did damage but i feel ok...while am i sabotoging myself?

The key part of this post is "I felt like I could have eaten..." Trust me, if you had tried to eat more, you would have been really, really sorry. When you start to add soft foods and regular foods, you will begin to feel the restriction and pay the consequences of eating too much or too fast. Don't feel like you are sabotaging yourself. This is a learning process for all of us, and you are at the very beginning of your journey. You have lots to experience and learn in the months ahead. Just keep in touch here for guidance and encouragement. Good luck!! Kathe

[DallasMomofTwins 31]

Thanks ladies..just cant wait for monday when i am cleared for soft foods! Have never wanted cottage cheese and yogurt so bad in my life!

[Rebel 9]

OMG I completely understand. I just started mushies yesterday. I had one egg for Breakfast, a Protein shake, a 1/2 can of canned chicken and 2 green Beans for lunch, a lite yogurt about 1/2 a container for snack and some refried Beans with cheese for dinner. I added Isopure plain Protein to my shake and my yogurt to help me get my 60 grams in for the day. It was great.

I am still a little scared of eating too much. I feel what seems like a gas bubble forming in my center chest between by breasts and I make myself stop eating. I'm not sure if that is the feeling I am supposed to be watching for or not. Today, I had a Protein Shake for Breakfast due to timing and am enjoying a can of tuna for lunch now.

I returned to work on Monday and have noticed my liquid consumption has significantly suffered. The scale hasn't moved in 6 days now and I noticed my rings, etc are tight whereas they were loose a few days ago. Hopefully I can increase my liquids today and the scale will move in the next few days. Trying to stay positive.

Oh and I'm walking a lot too. I walk 500 steps every 2 hours at work which gives me a mile by the end of the day.

[Tammieruth 0]

Thank you for this post!!! I am on liquids for 6 weeks - post op. I have eaten Tuna... a few crackers and chili. I was reading posts and thinking wow... why doI have to wait so long when others are on solids already!!! I was sleeved Aug 30....

[Rebel 9]

My doctor required a 2 week pre diet followed by liquids for 3 weeks and then mushies for another 3 weeks. By Halloween, I will be able to eat more but just less of it. I am excited.

[Coookies 12]

DO NOT WORRY!! Every doctor is different... My doctor had me on mushies the week after my surgery... Many doctors do the same thing... the key is to avoid anything crunchy like crackers, or with small hard particles (like the little bits in whole grain crackers)... Relax.. at first it is bloody hard, but it gets easier, and the hunger (which is mostly head hunger anyway) will go away.. and then you will be rocking your sleeve!! Best of luck!!!