Hello Everyone,

I went for the first check up after I had surgery. Surgeon says I look great & seem so happy. Lost weight as posted on here. He told me for the week eat soft food & jump right next month to straight regular food. I was like what? so soon? He was like yes you can eat go home & eat some food. I was like I have a hard time now imagine eating real food.

I try out the mash potatoes (vomit)... I'm having a hard time keeping anything down.

I'm at the point that I want nothing to do with food. I rather stick to my popsicle & liquid.

Any suggestions? Any advice?

I'm also starting to loose a lot more weight I can feel it. My pants almost felt off in a school meeting I had today. had to make the belt tighter. Oh boy... All I do is sleep. I'm clear for exercise but no lifting over 20 pounds no crunches stomach exercise but everything else is good.

I am 4 days post opp I am holding down all protein shakes jello pudding I want to try cottage cheese or cheese but each week I get a new diet to follow

I am 4 days post opp I am holding down all protein shakes jello pudding I want to try cottage cheese or cheese but each week I get a new diet to follow

That's the same way my program works Joanna. It works really well I think because when you go to the next stage your pouch is ready for the change. I am 26 days post of and now eating soft foods like ground turkey in tomato sauce w/ spices and of cheese.; egg white scrambles w/turkey bacon and cheese etc. imam eating 1/4 cup 3 meals per day and protein drinks as snacks.

That's the same way my program works Joanna. It works really well I think because when you go to the next stage your pouch is ready for the change. I am 26 days post of and now eating soft foods like ground turkey in tomato sauce w/ spices and of cheese.; egg white scrambles w/turkey bacon and cheese etc. imam eating 1/4 cup 3 meals per day and protein drinks as snacks.

I would try a few small spoon fulls. I would also use a baby spoon.

I wonder why each surgin is different in what they tell u that u can eat?

Ya I have been seeing that people's surgeons want them at 100g of protein and mine wants me @ 50-60g for woman.

Ya I have been seeing that people's surgeons want them at 100g of Protein and mine wants me @ 50-60g for woman.

Mine wants 60-70 at this stage

I too wonder why surgeons have such different time tables for the food. When I had my VSG my surgeon had me on Clear liquids for 2 days then he said it was ok to eat pureed food on the 3rd!! My stomach didnt like that so much.

My new surgeon will have me on a clear liquid/protein drink diet for 2 weeks after surgery.

Go with your gut, LITERALLY! lol Eat according to how the food makes you feel. Everyone is different and heals differently your tummy just isn't ready. And if you are worried about getting the Protein, try adding unflavored Protein powder in your food.

GNC sell one online that you can actually cook with called anywhey.

I had my surgery on 6/7, while in the hospital I was on clear liquids, then wen I came home went to puréed food, yogurts, pudding, soups etc, then @ 10 days I went to soft moist foods, eggs, cottage cheese, well cooked fish like shrimp and salamon. I'm almost 3 weeks out and doing well, my only problem is horrible gas, I burp constantly. When I'm like this I can't eat, it makes me sick. Havent had it happen a lot but the few times it does is enough! I also find it hard to find things to eat, I get bored with the same thing. Any websites anyone recommends for new recipes?

I burp like crazy also. I don't knw what from. And the gas comes from the high amount of protein we take in.

I agree with several others - sometimes you just have to listen to your body. And know that it may not say the same thing about the same food all of the time. In your situation mami, I'd suggest that you continue trying as much variety as you can and see what your body has to say about it. Also keep in mind that you'll want to revisit any foods that didn't work the first couple of times. You're not quite 30 days out and that's not a long time for the healing process. I'm betting that you'll eventually be able to eat pretty much anything you want!!