I feel like Violet Beauregarde from Willy Wonka. I feel like I am blowing up.

As I was cooking my dinner tonight (broiled fish), I noticed a carton of fresh raspberries on the counter. Without thinking, I just began popping them in, one by one. They went down so well, I didn't even realize what I was doing. I honestly completely forgot that I had 85% of my stomach removed 6 weeks ago! I had about 8 one right after another, before I realized what was going on! I stopped, still feeling fine, and ate my fish because I needed my Protein and didn't think a dozen berries would make a difference. Um, WRONG. I got about halfway through my 2 oz piece of fish which I never have problems with, and it feels like there are 4 bricks sitting in my stomach, pressing on all of my organs. I havent been this uncomfortable since week 2 of surgery. It hurts to breathe right now.

This is just one of those little stories about how much things change after surgery. I used to be able to eat handfuls of berries before or after eating bowls of Pasta or multiple slices of pizza or other heavy things, and I wouldnt feel slightly full from all of that. Wow.

HI Elle! I so feel for you...this new stomach is definitely not happy with any of my munching or any snacking even if healthy like the berries... it barely agrees with my 2 oz fish or protein of any sorts! Mine will be so painful I have to eliminate the offending extra food! Hope a tums will help you keep it down! PS You already look so pretty! Keep the faith!

Fish fills me up like nothing else, probably because it's not as juicy as chicken, pork, or steak. But yes, it's amazing how so little can fill you up! I made a Lazy Caprese salad last night and popped a piece of mozzarella, then some tomato, more mozz, more tomato (man I love summer tomatoes) then sat down to some shrimp marinara and was full in no time. But thankfully if I just wait 15 minutes or so, I can still get in my 3-4oz of dinner.

I liked your post cuz willy wonka if my favorite movie!