Cravings Killing

[Jbr043 0]

I just had my sleeve on Wednesday (4 days ago). No complications, no nausea, no vomitting, had no trouble with liquids what so ever. My question is, do I have to wait the full 2 weeks before eating soft foods or can I start just a week out? I don't want to jeopardize anything but I'm just not satisfied on the bariatric liquids!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Please wait for the 2 weeks!! For your safety. It is so your sleeve can heal. If you start on softs foods early out with the fresh suture line and swelling you risk a leak and that is horrible news. You will be NPO (nothing by mouth- not even water) and have an IV with your nutrtion for weeks. I met a girl who got a leak a week out and she was on TPN (IV's only) for 5 weeks. She cried everytime at our support group. Its not worth the risk! You will be eating normal soon enough.

[thinoneday 445]

Well if you don't want to jeopardize anything, then do as the doctor says. If your to be on 2 weeks of liquids then be on 2 weeks of liquids. Honey the food will always be there. . allow your stomach to heal and for you to get better. . . don't jeopardize a possible complications just because you want to eat. . .good luck

[Jbr043 0]

Thanks!

[cuteascanbelizzie 10]

JBr, I am a week out tomorrow and understand your cravings. Are you eating filling things like diluted cream Soups or Protein Drinks mixed with milk? Imagine is a brand of smooth creamed soups that has low fat, sodium, sugar or carbs and I dilute it with chicken broth and a little no salt seasoning. I can eat about 2-4 oz and I'm full. Once that feeling of fullness hits craving disappear. sugar free popsicles are my friend too.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

The reason you are on liquids is to protect the staple line. they just removed 85% of your stomach so there is a long staple line that needs you need to guard. Risking a leak is just not worth it.

[DebiC 181]

First off-be thankful your surgeon lets you start on foods at 2 weeks (so does mine). I've read from a lot of people that they have to stay on full liquids for 6 to 8 weeks or more.

Tomorrow is my 2 week and I survived the period by splurging on special Soups. My doctor allows almost any Soup as long as it was pureed (check with yours first of course) so I bought Wendy's chili, Olive Garden Soup. At the crocery store I found a really good generic Chunky soup called chicken con queso-tasted almost like nachos. I also did the Progresso light beef pot roast and others that seemed hearty.

Hang in their-it'll be over before you know it. Best of luck.