HELP! I feel like I'm cheating!

[nekaneek 16]

Hello fellow sleevers,

So I just finished my first week post-op. My doctor only required 1 week liquids post-op then moving to blended foods then to soft foods.

We're allowed egg beaters/egg whites, grits, crackers in Soup, tuna, lean deli meat, low fat cheeses among other things in this stage.

Today was the first day tasting something that wasn't liquid and I'm kind of freaking out!

Breakfast was 2 oz egg beaters w 1/4 c grits

lunch was 2 oz lean deli meat (chicken and roast beef as allowed) and less than 1 oz string cheese

dinner has not been determined yet.

I'm scared of the options, I'm scared to eat the wrong things and the surgery not be successful for me. I've messed up so many times in the past that this eating (though not nearly like it was before the surgery) is totally messing with me.

The calories are still really low, carbs really low, fat next to none, but still... *sigh*

Did anyone else go through this? Am I going to be ok? HELP!!

[Traci J. 207]

I'd try to focus on the Protein over the grits and crackers. Just make sure to eat slow when trying new foods...I didn't have any problems. If you find something bothers your tummy, stop and try again in a few days. Try to find your tell that you're full; I get a pain and then start burping. When I get that...I stop eating. You should only be able to hold 1/4c. if even that right now. Good luck, and enjoy.

[kczar 166]

You're fine! I agree with Traci J, though. For at least the first few months, I'd eliminate pretty much all carbs except for milk and cheese products. You'll eventually get to the point where you can add some crackers or cereals into your plan, but right now all they will do is fill you up and probably make you feel bad.

Last month (I'm almost five months out) I started upping my carb intake a bit. I was in a stall and that kick started my loss again.

This is a learning process. You'll probably make some mistakes and suffer the consequences. But eventually, you'll be able to tell right away how much food you need to put on your plate and what works best for you. It's tough to completely mess up your sleeve. Just stay focused and contact your surgeon or nutritionist with any specific questions.

Good luck!

[No game 14,436]

I think that grits or cream of wheat are in your plan you can have a little and be ok! Just do Protein first.. I was able to have mashed potatoes and in the soft stage they were easy on my tummy...

Now though I stay away because I'm trying to do mostly protein

[nikkiwren701 7]

I understand the feeling. I was like that as well. I had my surgery 11/19/12...and I'm still trying to figure out what to eat. Cause I don't want to eat the wrong things. I also need help with a question...sometimes I feel like I'm eating a lot more than what I'm suppose to eat but not getting too full or anything. Just seems like alot . But since surgery I've lost 32lbs...hope I'm on the right track. I also feel like I'm losing weight veeeeerrrryyy ssssllloowwww. Can someone help me????

[nekaneek 16]

I am focusing more on the Protein I simply listed what was allowed. I did have grits but only got through about half of a 1/4 cup of that since I ate the eggs first. lunch was all protein and dinner will be mostly protein with creamed broccoli. But thanks everybody!!! I feel a little better :-)

[Tbaby 27]

I feel you im 1wk and half posy op and im on the eggs, cottage cheese, cream of wheat stage as well. I tried a boiled potato and 3 lil spoons and thag was it. Im able to get 4oz of cttge cheese in but the hot Cereal about 1/4 cup. Im a meat eater and this no meat in 2 wks is getting to me. I cheated a lil today I had cream cheese on wheat thin crackers and it went down fine? Do you think its wise to eat crackers yet. I chew very well!

[nekaneek 16]

See my doctor said I can do 3-4 unsalted crackers soaked in Soup first. So I'm not really sure if dry is ok. I would assume that if it goes down fine you're ok but I'd advise talking to the doctor or nutritionist to be sure.

[lose2win 32]

I am little jealous cause I have to be on liquid died for 2 weeks the purée

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[Yiraini01 41]

I understand the feeling. I was like that as well. I had my surgery 11/19/12...and I'm still trying to figure out what to eat. Cause I don't want to eat the wrong things. I also need help with a question...sometimes I feel like I'm eating a lot more than what I'm suppose to eat but not getting too full or anything. Just seems like alot . But since surgery I've lost 32lbs...hope I'm on the right track. I also feel like I'm losing weight veeeeerrrryyy ssssllloowwww. Can someone help me????

Drink more Water , Protein. Exercise more. And remember alway do different thing's becuase our body get used to it to quite. And walk walk walk.

[nikkiwren701 7]

Drink more Water ' date=' Protein. Exercise more. And remember alway do different thing's becuase our body get used to it to quite. And walk walk walk.[/quote']

Thanks for all your advice, I appreciate it. And I honestly don't do enough of any of that. It seems so hard trying to keep up with all the small meals and all the drinking. But I'm going to get it together and get it right. I've only been hitting the gym 3-4 times a week. I'm going to try more. Thanks again for the advice

[Yiraini01 41]

Thanks for all your advice' date=' I appreciate it. And I honestly don't do enough of any of that. It seems so hard trying to keep up with all the small meals and all the drinking. But I'm going to get it together and get it right. I've only been hitting the gym 3-4 times a week. I'm going to try more. Thanks again for the advice[/quote']

You welcome love. Let me know how it go. I be getting sleeve tomorrow.

[nikkiwren701 7]

You welcome love. Let me know how it go. I be getting sleeve tomorrow.

Congrats....I thought you were already sleeved. You will do great

[Yiraini01 41]

Congrats....I thought you were already sleeved. You will do great

Thank you I'm nervous now

[nikkiwren701 7]

Thank you I'm nervous now

Lol...don't be nervous. I was out in one day. Just remember to walk. It helps with the gas. The post op pain will probably only last a week. Don't worry, you will do fine.