Mourning Food

[rmc7467 9]

I was sleeved on Nov. 14th, and I've lost a total of 24 pounds, I lost about 10 before going in. Well I'm really really upset, I know I'm doing well, but I'm starting the HATE the shakes, and soft / Clear liquids. Makes me sick to think of it. I also read a blog that said that you will never eat real food and when you do you'll be sick, and it takes 1-2 years before you can eat solids. Ok if I knew this I would NEVER have done this...

I know I was 100% for this going in, but now i'm just so depressed thinking that I'll never eat real food ever again. I just thought I would never eat large portions but very very small portions of food. I was told by someone that she eats everything, but just in very small portions and she's lost 100 pounds. I don't know what to think anymore, I'm MOURNING food like you cant believe and I'm so sad.

It's not the huge amount I miss, it is just the food the flavor, and texture I miss. I so badly want to eat a small piece of bread, or a piece of chicken or fish.....Maybe this was a mistake, but there is no turning back now.

Has anyone gone through this, will i get over it? :-(

Rhonda

[Sissy Kay 39]

I'm sure you'll be inundated soon with denials to what you read, RMC. I've been going to a support group for bariatric patients (even though my own surgery isn't for another 10 days) and we ocassionally have pot lucks, and it's really wonderful to see how everybody eats a small little portion of several different things, including chile, casseroles, pumpkin bread, etc. Whatever you read, it was WAY WRONG. Make a smiley face and be happy! The worst thing you might have to face is that a few people seem to develop an intolerance to dairy products, or something like that. (I'm hoping I do, because I just love cheese and ice cream too dang much!)

I'm not your doctor or nutritionist, but I'd guess that you will probably start on creamy Soups pretty soon, including Tomato -- yumm.

And congratulations on your 24 pound loss!

[pedsnurse120304 19]

I was sleeved on the 14th too. I was allowed to start yogart, Soups, puddings and cottage cheese. I have spoken to and also have 2 friends were sleeved. One was 56th months ago and she is eating regular food, small amounts. My other friend was sleeved over a year ago and she is also eating and tolerating small portions of regular food.

Only lost 4 lbs. My doctor told me its not uncommon due to all the IV fluids.. I sure hope so. I have been so disappointed since then.. I cannot give up....

[TakeCareGirl 161]

I think there are people who have had various WLS types that have an all or nothing approach and they feel the need to restrict themselves in order to be successful. That is what works for them. But you are not them, and if you make up your mind to eat just a little bit of the foods you like, you can be successful. You have to find something that works for you so you can be successful.

That being said, this stage is only temporary, yes you can eat real food, just not a lot of it. I had the same stage of mourning food, and I think about it sometimes, how I used to just overdo it. It was comforting in the moment, but long term it wasn't. I just remind myself of that.

You can do it - stay strong!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

there are people who have complications that can't eat normally - very uncommon - but a few stories about stomach twists or strictures causing these sorts of problems.

for the vast majority of u, but a few months out we have no food restrictions and whatever you were reading was not a broad representation of the situation AT ALL.

I am 11 months out and can eat ANYTHING except I don't tolerate spicy food as well as I used to. Even so, I can eat normal spicy, just not HOT spicy.

to some extent, those first 1-2 months are a bit of griting your teeth and just living through it... after that it gets alot better.

As of this morning, I am down 125# and have my life back so I surely don't regret it!

[rmc7467 9]

Thank you all, and thank God for this website! I'm so happy to read the things you All wrote above. I don't think the Nausea helps either it comes and goes, and all I can think is what if it never goes away. I look forward of what's down the road to come and get over this hump. I will be strong

[suzthebrit 146]

I was sleeved 11/8 and I totally know how you are feeling! It is soooo frustrating not to get a bowl full of food and eat it. Everyday I tell myself this is just temporary and I will live through this so I can live a more healthy and happy life in the long run.

Just get through one day at a time and retry soon you'll be saying to yourself, 'ooh I am so glad I can eat this'!

[twinsmama05 166]

I was sleeved on Nov 7th. So far I'm down 30! I don't feel it but I am.

I'm confused. I know docs have different guidelines, but my list shows this week I can have egg whites and 2 oz of ground meat.

Is anyone allowed to do this?

[pedsnurse120304 19]

I was sleeved on the 14th and have been eatining them for a couple of days. Enjoy..

[vbennett_95 1]

Sleeved an 11/7 and just this week I can start eating mushy food (tuna, chicken, fish)....haven't really had much though because I'm not that hungry but I did have some White Bean Chicken chili by Hormel that was awesome....just have to chew really well.

[rmc7467 9]

I tried 3 small pieces of egg this morning. I was fine at first, then within a 1/2 hour I thought I was going to throw up, I had to lie down it was so bad. Ugh is this feeling ever gonna go away?!

[SleeveShelly 75]

It will get better. I was on regular foods my second week. It will go by so fast. Hang in there!!!

[SleeveShelly 75]

It will get better. I was on regular foods my second week. It will go by so fast. Hang in there!!!

[mggonzal 54]

That is not true.. Im 6 weeks post op I staryed with solids last sunday... I had a small portion of carne asada mmmh i have 3 times during the day it was fine.. I had turkey and stuffing on thanksgiving... You will be able to eat a "normal" food just small portions than you used to.