Hello All, I am 3 weeks post op and I still can't seem to keep things down. I have tried things like, mashed potatoes, jello, yogurt, refried beans, scrambled egg beaters, cheese and nothing seems to work for me. I can't even handle the protein shakes. When I do eat it likes my sleeve is to small to handle the food going down. I can feel the food going slowly down my throat. Then it just sits there, then 5 minutes later, I'm running to the bathroom. I have read people talking about the size of the "bougie" their doctor used. I don't know which one mine used so I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. I have a appointment on the 8th and I am the type of person that doesn't like to keep bothering physician's with a bunch of calls and problems. I do drink but just not the required amount that I should be drinking. It's just hard and I feel frustrated that I am going to start having complications. I don't have the strength or energy to do much at home. I do try to continue doing the things I did before surgery but the eating and drinking is just the problem for me. Any suggestion would be helpful and thanks for listening. And I have tried all types of the protein shakes. I just ordered the unjury shakes so maybe they will help me more when I get them. Thanks!!

Maybe you can try doing just clear liquids for a little while. I am 4 weeks out and still not cleared to eat half the stuff that you listed. I would also let my surgeon know if I were you! Hope you feel better soon!

I don't think I would be waiting for the appointment on the 8th but would be trying to get in sooner. 3 weeks is a long time to go without. Everyone is going to be different, but I would be insane right now if I were you.

Hang in there.

Hi I was sleeved in may and I felt the same . Don't feel for a min you are bothering the dr. I felt like that and I ended up having issues . I was severely dehydrated and apparently had stricter and two weeks after surgery I had a infected gall bladder . The dr had to dilate the area after many swallow tests . And try broth and sf pop sickles . I just started to eat they did put a stent in omg that was the most painful thing ever it was suppose to stay in 4 wks after 3 days I demanded it out Kim in ct

Wow - scary series of posts here - especially sazzygirl - are you doing better now? That sounds horrible.

mgsmith72 - please call your doctor tomorrow - it's not about bothering... it's about ensuring your health.

Wow - scary series of posts here - especially sazzygirl - are you doing better now? That sounds horrible.

mgsmith72 - please call your doctor tomorrow - it's not about bothering... it's about ensuring your health.

Finally thank you

Mgsmith- you really DO need to call your doctor tomorrow or you may end up in the ER w dehydration. I also want to mention that 3 weeks out i was still on liquids. I dont think i wld have been able to handle those foods either. BUT, just the fact that even liquids aren't comfortable for you means you NEED to call your doctor before things get worse.