Week 4

[MissTiffany203 31]

I'm week 4 post op ; & I've been eating soft foods.... I eat slow & everything but still afraid I might throw up... I think I'm nervous of that because I don't want to throw up lol anyone else have this experience?

[joatsaint 2,814]

Me too, I am still anxious about eating too much. I've come close and felt pressure and discomfort, but no vomiting. So I eat sloooow. It took me 30 minutes to eat a medium banana today.

[MissTiffany203 31]

Me too, I am still anxious about eating too much. I've come close and felt pressure and discomfort, but no vomiting. So I eat sloooow. It took me 30 minutes to eat a medium banana today.

Okay I feel better that I'm not the only one! I just hope we'll be able to eat a little faster & a little more one day... Even though I'm sure we'll be able to!

[Huntingnurse 510]

Ive thrown up twice. Trust me you'll know it when it gets there. I ate too fast both times.. I'm still trying to get used to sloooooow.

[Satchel 42]

This is the end of my 4th week and I am on pureed foods. I probably do not puree them enough, because they still feel thick and feel like they are sitting on my chest. And we aren't to drink anything to wash it down.....

I have not eaten much at all either, because one pureed dish, and only an ounce or two, is all I can stomach. I have a fear of vomiting, too.

My nutritionist did say to take at least 30 minutes to eat something. I did take a walk soon after outside and that helped a lot (even in 30 degree temps - refreshing to say the least). So take your time eating, and make sure you are walking each day.

[nicoleco 11]

this slow thing is so frustrating! i don't have time for this slow stuff. i haven't thrown up yet (thankfully) but if i eat too fast i get like a pain in my throat.

my surgery was 4 weeks ago today! i can start eating pretty much anything tomorrow.

i struggle to get my Protein in! it seems like the thought of most food makes me nauseous, even food i was eating last week! i don't know what to do and i feel like i'm out of options!

what has everyone else been eating? canned chicken/tuna, Protein shakes, eggs, deli meat - all makes me nauseous just thinking about it and when i eat them i can take 2 bites and then have to stop - not because i'm full but just because it is gross to me! anyone else experiencing this?!

[Satchel 42]

this slow thing is so frustrating! i don't have time for this slow stuff. i haven't thrown up yet (thankfully) but if i eat too fast i get like a pain in my throat.

my surgery was 4 weeks ago today! i can start eating pretty much anything tomorrow.

i struggle to get my Protein in! it seems like the thought of most food makes me nauseous, even food i was eating last week! i don't know what to do and i feel like i'm out of options!

what has everyone else been eating? canned chicken/tuna, Protein shakes, eggs, deli meat - all makes me nauseous just thinking about it and when i eat them i can take 2 bites and then have to stop - not because i'm full but just because it is gross to me! anyone else experiencing this?!

Yes, I experience the same thing. I do not get enough protein each day. Can only eat 1-2 oz of anything which is not considered a "meal," but cannot get anymore down. Then it takes awhile for my stomach to feel "settled." I wish I could get more Water down, too.

I am really hoping this is just a phase that will pass as time goes on.

[Misty_eyes 79]

Yes' date=' I experience the same thing. I do not get enough Protein each day. Can only eat 1-2 oz of anything which is not considered a "meal," but cannot get anymore down. Then it takes awhile for my stomach to feel "settled." I wish I could get more Water down, too.

I am really hoping this is just a phase that will pass as time goes on.[/quote']

I am on the same boat, can't get my Protein and Water in, after 2oz food, i feel full, if I eat more then I feel sick and want to throw up. I eat so slow that it takes forever to finish, and then have to wait 30 mins to drink otherwise i can feel the pressure in my chest as it goes down. I finally stopped using the medicine cup & can have 3 bigger sips but not enough to get 64oz. On top of all this, the scale stopped moving ;(

[sweetmomma05 33]

Just curious as to if u are losing more or less not being able to get all ur Protein ?

[nicoleco 11]

I am on the same boat, can't get my Protein and Water in, after 2oz food, i feel full, if I eat more then I feel sick and want to throw up. I eat so slow that it takes forever to finish, and then have to wait 30 mins to drink otherwise i can feel the pressure in my chest as it goes down. I finally stopped using the medicine cup & can have 3 bigger sips but not enough to get 64oz. On top of all this, the scale stopped moving ;(

don't worry about the weight! i had a week and a half stall and then started losing again. i am just waiting for the next stall!!! plus we started out at lower weights so it comes off slower!

hopefully this gets better soon!

[Satchel 42]

Just curious as to if u are losing more or less not being able to get all ur Protein ?

I seem to be losing a pound a day, but am slowing down.

[nyc8dove 40]

This is the end of my 4th week and I am on pureed foods. I probably do not puree them enough' date=' because they still feel thick and feel like they are sitting on my chest. And we aren't to drink anything to wash it down.....

I have not eaten much at all either, because one pureed dish, and only an ounce or two, is all I can stomach. I have a fear of vomiting, too.

My nutritionist did say to take at least 30 minutes to eat something. I did take a walk soon after outside and that helped a lot (even in 30 degree temps - refreshing to say the least). So take your time eating, and make sure you are walking each day.[/quote']

Thanks for sharing that!

[Misty_eyes 79]

Just curious as to if u are losing more or less not being able to get all ur Protein ?

I'm 4 weeks post op

Preop- 200

Day of surgery 190

Now 176- and it has been 176 for long time

I am noticing inches coming off...but scale is stuck. Fitness pal calories 400-500 average. MD is okay with 40oz minimum coz I get nauseated when I force fluids. Protein ia a hit and miss, but at least 40 grams with one isupure a day. On a good day additional 30 grams with Protein shake.

I'll just stay patient, but it's nice if I can see the darn scale move

[pania 22]

I'm 4 weeks post op

Preop- 200

Day of surgery 190

Now 176- and it has been 176 for long time

I am noticing inches coming off...but scale is stuck. Fitness pal calories 400-500 average. MD is okay with 40oz minimum coz I get nauseated when I force fluids. Protein ia a hit and miss' date=' but at least 40 grams with one isupure a day. On a good day additional 30 grams with Protein shake.

I'll just stay patient, but it's nice if I can see the darn scale move [/quote']

I was same with you 190 at surgery. Than a stall for 10 days at 176. The scale started moving and I'm 169 had surgery on jan 3. We will lose slower cause we were smaller to begin with. Don't lose faith the weight will come off get your protein and Water in

[lovietobeme 45]

this slow thing is so frustrating! i don't have time for this slow stuff. i haven't thrown up yet (thankfully) but if i eat too fast i get like a pain in my throat.

my surgery was 4 weeks ago today! i can start eating pretty much anything tomorrow.

i struggle to get my Protein in! it seems like the thought of most food makes me nauseous' date=' even food i was eating last week! i don't know what to do and i feel like i'm out of options!

what has everyone else been eating? canned chicken/tuna, Protein shakes, eggs, deli meat - all makes me nauseous just thinking about it and when i eat them i can take 2 bites and then have to stop - not because i'm full but just because it is gross to me! anyone else experiencing this?![/quote']

I saw someone else posted this website earlier and I have been checking it out. It's amazing...jam packed with recipe's from shakes, to soft foods, to full on low fat/ low carb Snacks, and deserts it's (The world according to egg face)... Really really good!

Pre op weight 246, surgery weight 224, Goal 160, surgery 2/6/13