Well had my op last Tues 5/2 in Perth. Discharged Sat. for the first few days I thought OMG what the hell have I done but I just kept focussing on all the wonderful success stories here. I am feeling pretty good down 4 kilos to 105 k but can't help jumping on the scales every time I pass the bathroom, ha think I had better put them away. Assume this is normal but I am exhausted but the drinking is good at first I was sipping but just seem to drink normally & even though I am on the liquid & mush I can eat if fairly quickly, 5 mins for half a cup of Soup or a yoghurt. is this normal

Today I made a jelly & once cooled mixed in a yogurt into then set it, very nice.

I was in the same eating situation you are.

So have you started eating real food yet & if so how did that go, I'm worried that I may be eating & drinking too quick but can't go slower !!!!

Yes I have. I am eight months out and have had no problems. After three episodes of throwing up because of eating too much, I have learned to slow down after a few bites so that I have time to sense when I need to stop. I can drink copious amounts of liquids with no problems. You will learn to pay attention to your stomach.

Well done Kazza. I'm in Perth too. Having my op at Joondalup on 5 March so I'll be a month behind you. Time seems to be passing so slowly while I wait!!!

Yes BizzyLizzy time seems to go slow I had to wait about 7 weeks but it went quickly. today I ordered the book you recommend knife fork band so can't wait to get it. We are almost the same age so it will be interesting to see how we both go but so far so good, go back to see my surgeon & dietetcian tomorrow.

All the best for 5 March.

Thanks notiime I was worried my drinking normally & not sipping I might stretch it before I even to put real food in my mouth.

I had the same thing happen to me and I'd posted asking about it before too. I'm two weeks out and have been able to eat fairly quickly and drink in regular 'gulps' with no problems. We are a few of the lucky ones! It just means you had an excellent surgeon and you are healing well! Good luck to you and no worries, be happy that you are having a successful recovery!