Nervous to begin next phase

[SueJH 205]

So I will be 8 weeks out on Monday and met with my NUT Thursday. I am officially at the "rest of your life" eating phase. I'm kinda nervous to add new things back in! First, it seems like a lot of food, and second, I don't even know where to start! I know I need to add in the new stuff to get all the nutrients I need but it is a bit overwhelming.

How do you vets do it?

[puchy123 56]

I started slow, everything input in my mouth has to have a nutritional value, I try to stay away from carbs I eat very little carbs or hardly any. One day at a time, you'll find how quickly you feel full on very little food. Good luck and enjoy the ride

[SueJH 205]

Thanks! It's funny, you think to yourself that you can't wait until you are able to eat whatever you want again (within reason), but now that it's here, I'm scared!

[Tiny One 223]

When I was cleared to eat anything, I was so excited. Couldn't wait to eat a grill chicken sandwich from Wendy's. After 2-3 bites, I was beyond full. It was a combination of eating it too fast and the bread. I learned my do's & don'ts immediately.

Now i eat very little carbs & high Protein foods in small portions. And I eat very, very slow.

Nervous is good, that way you'll pay attention. You'll do we'll, just take it day by day. Some things may be intolerable now, but may be tolerable later. Or vice versa. So it's really trail & error. Good luck!!

[SueJH 205]

Thanks!

[marfar7 1,528]

I'm almost 3 weeks out and still on full liquids. I know the majority of leaks happen during the first 72 hrs, but I'm so scared I'm gunna pop my staple line. Freaked is a better word for it. I'm terrified to even add soft foods back in. Altho a little egg salad sounds very appealing to my rumbly tummy...

I know how you feel. No clue how much of what I can handle so I'm scared to try anything new

[SueJH 205]

Exactly! I went to a cookout today and someone brought a fat-free taco dip - salsa, cheese, and I think sour cream. Had a little of that on a wheat thin. Very good and had no problems!

[Tiny One 223]

Exactly! I went to a cookout today and someone brought a fat-free taco dip - salsa, cheese, and I think sour cream. Had a little of that on a wheat thin. Very good and had no problems!

Taking it light. Awesome.