7th day post op. When I eat anything thicker than a protein milk shake, like cream of mushroom soup, it kinda hurts in my stomach, a sharp kinda pain. Goes away within seconds. But happens with every attempt. Have tried taking much smaller bites, and go slower, and it doesn't help. Could this possibly mean that I should stay at thinner consistency foods and try again tomorrow? That I'm just not ready yet?

Most people are on liquids for at least a week. That is anything you can see through or sf jello or sf popsicles. No protein drinks yet. Your sleeve needs time to heal so don't push it. You will go to full liquids next and then mushies. Do you have an eating plan from your Doctor or nutritionist? if not, you should stay on clear liquids at least another week. You said should you take smaller bites? You shouldn't be eating anything yet that you should have to take bites for!

My VSG bible says to advance to full liquids on 5th day, stay on full liquids 2 wks then go to pureed/soft. So I tried cream of mushrm soup today, so that's what i was taking bites of.

http://www.murfsurg.com/dietary_guidelines_gastric_bypass.htm

My VSG bible says to advance to full liquids on 5th day, stay on full liquids 2 wks then go to pureed/soft. So I tried cream of mushrm soup today, so that's what i was taking bites of.

But if you are experiencing the pain you are, you need to go back to clear liquids or call your doctor.