Hello. I had sleeve surgery 2 weeks ago in San Diego. It went well and I'm doing fine. Along with the sleeve, my doc had to repair a large hiatal hernia, which I guess is fairly common. I've been getting in my 64 ounces by mixing water with protein, herbal tea, and miso soup. I'm also doing two 30 minute walks most days (only 1 today). Today was my first day to have soft foods and I had a soft-scrambled egg for lunch. My concern is that I didn't feel full afterwards, in fact if I had been allowed to put salt and pepper on it I think I could have eaten two eggs. I thought I was supposed to feel full - what's up?

From what I have heard you NEVER want to feel FULL just satisfied.

Julie

This early out, your stomach is still "numb" from surgery and you may not feel full. It's very important to measure everything and be strict based upon your surgeon's program. At 2 weeks out I was still on purees and liquids only, so I wasn't yet eating eggs (everyone's plan is different). I was on 2 oz of purees/liquids at that time so I was eating only cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.

At this point post-op you don't want to stress your stomach due to your healing staple line, so I would recommend measuring everything religiously.

First, Congrats on being on the loser's bench.

Second, it takes awhile for us to be able to feel full. Our tummies are still in shock from being split into pieces. It takes time for the swelling to go down and for use to learn what our signals are now. I never looked for "full" because I'd never felt full before. Now, I know what full feels like (unpleasant for me), so I am learning to eat what I need to be not hungry, or satisfied.

As you heal, it will be easier. You'll learn by the progression through the stages what your body's signals are now. Keep following your surgeon's plan and you will get there.

Good luck with your journey!!

Hello, My sleeve was done 2 weeks ago today! I'm still on full liquids until the 14th, then I start pureed food!. Good luck with your journey. You can add me as a friend if you like...the more the merrier! :grouphug:

I'm in two wks today too and started purees today too. I can't do it though. Too much pain n it gets stuck. Very painful.

8 days post op and allowed yougurt consitency food and can only manage 6 tablespoons and half youghurt . Good luck sounds like your doing well