June 21, 201313 yr Has anyone tried soft food or pureed before the 2 weeks of liquids is over?H I'm 8 days post and can eat 3-4 spoons of mashed potatoes.
June 21, 201313 yr My dr only had me on 1 week of liquid. My 2nd week I could have cream soup, yogurt, pudding, milk. I cheated on my 2nd week and had a scrambled egg...it gave me alot of pain I cheated yesterday and had a slice of toast and had zero problems. Today I ate a slice of cheese and had no problem. All of this is fat free/sugar free of course:)
June 21, 201313 yr I'm at 3 weeks and have been cheating like a mofo and its been giving me all kinds of problems... I throw up whatever solids I eat... It's been bad. Now when I try soft foods... I still get pukey. it's my own fault
June 22, 201313 yr I'm at 3 weeks and have been cheating like a mofo and its been giving me all kinds of problems... I throw up whatever solids I eat... It's been bad. Now when I try soft foods... I still get pukey. it's my own fault I keep hearing of this but haven't faced nausea or puking except the day of surgery.
June 22, 201313 yr Remember everyone I know we are all dying to taste some real food but please do your best to follow your doctors instructions. I keep telling myself I am stronger than the food that I have consumed all these years that helped me blossom to 303 pds. Mind over matter..We are stronger than the food we put into our mouths. Take a walk, read a book, watch a movie, drink a few sips of your favorite protein shake (we can never get enough of those good ole protein drinks) or just take a nap. Be strong
June 22, 201313 yr Ok here comes the bully! Cheating on a diet??? Oh my yes we've all done that! BUT the after surgery "eating" plan is there for a reason it's not a typical diet. It is in place to give your stomach time to heal. Lets not forget that someone just went in the and cut and burned that sucker length wise, and then stapled it back together!!! Your stomach is still swollen and numb. And chances are you won't "feel" much in there right now. Like I said this is not cheating on a diet this is a dangerous thing to do. If you want to cheat wait until you are in the clear, trust me there will be plenty of time to cheat yourself then!
June 22, 201313 yr Ok here comes the bully! Cheating on a diet???Oh my yes we've all done that! BUT the after surgery "eating" plan is there for a reason it's not a typical diet. It is in place to give your stomach time to heal. Lets not forget that someone just went in the and cut and burned that sucker length wise' date=' and then stapled it back together!!! Your stomach is still swollen and numb. And chances are you won't "feel" much in there right now. Like I said this is not cheating on a diet this is a dangerous thing to do. If you want to cheat wait until you are in the clear, trust me there will be plenty of time to cheat yourself then![/quote'] I second that!!!
June 22, 201313 yr Ok here comes the bully! Cheating on a diet??? Oh my yes we've all done that! BUT the after surgery "eating" plan is there for a reason it's not a typical diet. It is in place to give your stomach time to heal. Lets not forget that someone just went in the and cut and burned that sucker length wise, and then stapled it back together!!! Your stomach is still swollen and numb. And chances are you won't "feel" much in there right now. Like I said this is not cheating on a diet this is a dangerous thing to do. If you want to cheat wait until you are in the clear, trust me there will be plenty of time to cheat yourself then! I third that!
June 22, 201313 yr Has anyone tried soft food or pureed before the 2 weeks of liquids is over?H <cough>yes</cough>
June 22, 201313 yr Ok here comes the bully! Cheating on a diet??? Oh my yes we've all done that! BUT the after surgery "eating" plan is there for a reason it's not a typical diet. It is in place to give your stomach time to heal. Lets not forget that someone just went in the and cut and burned that sucker length wise, and then stapled it back together!!! Your stomach is still swollen and numb. And chances are you won't "feel" much in there right now. Like I said this is not cheating on a diet this is a dangerous thing to do. If you want to cheat wait until you are in the clear, trust me there will be plenty of time to cheat yourself then! Couldn't agree more! I'm not playing Russian Roulette with my health or my life. It's not that long until most foods are back on the table - cheat or not.
June 22, 201313 yr It takes a lot of discipline not to cheat which most of us don't have that's why we had to get the sleeve. Cheating is understandable but you have to remember why you had this surgery. If you cheat you are only cheating yourself. You have to gain control over your cravings. It's not easy but u can do it. My mom always tell me that this food will be here forever. mc Donald's isn't about to go out of business and one u reach ur goal then have some. Good luck and hang in there.
June 22, 201313 yr Ok here comes the bully! Cheating on a diet??? Oh my yes we've all done that! BUT the after surgery "eating" plan is there for a reason it's not a typical diet. It is in place to give your stomach time to heal. Lets not forget that someone just went in the and cut and burned that sucker length wise' date=' and then stapled it back together!!! Your stomach is still swollen and numb. And chances are you won't "feel" much in there right now. Like I said this is not cheating on a diet this is a dangerous thing to do. If you want to cheat wait until you are in the clear, trust me there will be plenty of time to cheat yourself then![/quote'] Exactly right!
June 22, 201313 yr Your doctor has a food plan for a specific reason. I've posted this before, but my plan called for starting on soft food the first day I was home (and I only stayed at the hospital one night). The day after surgery, in the hospital, I started with Clear Liquids in the morning (jello and broth) and full liquids (tomato Soup, yogurt) in the afternoon and then I went home. It was a horrible 40 minute ride home because I had really bad heartburn from the tomato soup and the Prevacid hadn't kicked in yet. Personally, I was scared to death to try soft foods the next day after reading how everyone else was on liquids for a few weeks - but it all worked out okay. Granted Protein shakes were still my main source of protein, or Protein powder mixed into pudding.
Has anyone tried soft food or pureed before the 2 weeks of liquids is over?H