Is This Normal? Help!

[altagirl 127]

I was sleeved last Monday. It ihas been smooth sailing until today. I moved to Full liquids (protein drinks, no chunk low fat creamy Soup, etc) and I am having a really hard time.

I am wondering if it is normal to get this crampy feeling after eating? I am thinking that I am going to go back to Clear Liquids and try again tomorrow.

Has anyone else had this crampiness when moving to a new phase?

[shellbell33081 115]

i feel it is normal. your plan to go back to clears is exactly what you should do. your stomach may not be ready for full liquids yet.

[altagirl 127]

Thank you -

I appreciate the reassurance.

Clear Liquids and will try again tomorrow.

[LaBelle509 326]

Felt it too. I went back to clear and tried again the next day. Also I only did 1oz at a time. I used a baby spoon and held the Soup and my mouth for a few sec before attempting to swallow it. I relaxed and took my time.

[altagirl 127]

Thanks, LaBelle - it makes me feel better that other people have expereinced this. I am using the baby spoon but may be going to fast. I will try it your way tomorrow.

Great tip!! Thank you

[bubles089 35]

All fluids cramped me in the begging, I had to drink warm tea and that was the only thing that didn't make me cramp

[mamitalosingit 20]

I'm definitely feeling it too! I find the warm liquids dont cause the same reaction as cool ones. It has gotten better though, happening less and less every day. If it does happen, I tilt my head back and it goes away super quick.

Hang in there, in just a matter of days, we will start to feel much better I hope!

[wanttolose32 15]

I have that sometimes now and I am 5 months out. I still have a tendency to gulp and that is my problem. It will get better, I promise, hang in there!

[doxieville 799]

Totally normal! And the other people are right, go back to clear. You really don't want to get dehydrated. Just because the doc says you can start full, doesnt mean you HAVE to.

Good luck!!

[altagirl 127]

Thank you for all of the reassurance.

I am going back to clears - I am using a sippy cup and that really helps me get all of my fluids in. I am going to focus on that and then try full liquids again tomorrow going slower. If that doesn't work I will just keep going back to clears until I can tolerate the full liquids.

I am just relieved that I am not the only one that experiences this - you know sometimes it feels very lonely...

[spankcity 1]

I was sleeved on Monday as well . I get some creamy feeling but not as bad as it was on we'd and thur

[spankcity 1]

Sorry about the previous reply.I was sleeved on Monday.I was getting crampy feeling too after sipping liquids I'm at stage 2 now with Protein Shakes sugar free Jello chicken broth.the crampy feeling gets. Better with each day