4 weeks post OP and i need help!

[merade123 2]

Ok I'm 4 weeks post op...my stomach still feels so small...i can't eat more than 2 bites of anything and then i still sometimes throw up...I'm all for smaller portions and I've lost 30 pounds but WHEN will my stomach stretch enough to actually eat something? At this point, I'm wishing I'd never done this to myself...if i could just eat even a half a normal sized portion of anything I'd be happy...when does this end?

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

Your stomach is smaller because it is healing and is swollen, at around 6 weeks I am told you will be able to get in about 3-4 oz if you aren't already. I'll be 4 weeks Friday and I can comfortably get in a little over 2 oz. If you seriously can only eat 2 bites I'd call the doc because that seems a bit too small.

[ISleevedIt 379]

Just remember everyone heals at different rates. The swelling in your stomach could take longer to go down. If you're able to get in all your Proteins via liquid, then maybe you just need to supplement your food with liquid proteins until you can eat more. Remember to take tiny bites, not normal ones. I use a baby spoon and started out only eating 1/4 of a baby spoonful in the beginning and gave it plenty of time before taking the next bite. I hope your eating becomes easier for you real soon.

[Nate74 45]

Ok I'm 4 weeks post op...my stomach still feels so small...i can't eat more than 2 bites of anything and then i still sometimes throw up...I'm all for smaller portions and I've lost 30 pounds but WHEN will my stomach stretch enough to actually eat something? At this point, I'm wishing I'd never done this to myself...if i could just eat even a half a normal sized portion of anything I'd be happy...when does this end?

Merade

I was sleeved on Dec 3rd my stomach didn't allow me to eat more than 2 bites till feb 11th. I was an extreme case according to my dr but if your able to drink Protein shakes your better off than i was. I felt just like you and started regretting doing it. But i will tell you this when it does heal take it slow. I was so happy to finally be able to eat i had to gauge how much to eat at first. I still can't get in as much as my wife who was sleeved dec 10th and had no problems but i find if i eat a few bites about every 10 min i seem to do ok. It might take me a hour to eat one thing but i find if i eat then drink Water for the next hour i stay full and my metabolism is great right now as i'm down 114lbs since december. It will get better but everyone's body heals at a different pace. Hang in there. If you have an specific questions feel free to send me a message. I would check with your DR though just to make sure there is no obstruction as i did all that and it just took a while to heal.

[merade123 2]

Merade

I was sleeved on Dec 3rd my stomach didn't allow me to eat more than 2 bites till feb 11th. I was an extreme case according to my dr but if your able to drink Protein shakes your better off than i was. I felt just like you and started regretting doing it. But i will tell you this when it does heal take it slow. I was so happy to finally be able to eat i had to gauge how much to eat at first. I still can't get in as much as my wife who was sleeved dec 10th and had no problems but i find if i eat a few bites about every 10 min i seem to do ok. It might take me a hour to eat one thing but i find if i eat then drink Water for the next hour i stay full and my metabolism is great right now as i'm down 114lbs since december. It will get better but everyone's body heals at a different pace. Hang in there. If you have an specific questions feel free to send me a message. I would check with your DR though just to make sure there is no obstruction as i did all that and it just took a while to heal.

Thank you...114lb...that's awesome...I'm just very frustrated...this is just way more than i bargained for i think...