Death By Berries

[Linds324 32]

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.

[CantBelieve_IdidIit! 22]

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!

[AliveAgain 283]

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.< /p>

[Pre-OpLoser619 36]

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