Trouble advancing diet

[AshleyMidwife 189]

I'm supposed to be able to tolerate soft foods now, but I just tried a small amount of fish and a bite of potatoes. Then threw it up! I had a similar problem advancing from liquids to purée. So frustrating! It's getting depressing having drink my calories all the time. Guess another week of puréed foods and liquids is on my horizon. Booooooo

[onedaycloser 136]

I did the same going from liquids to the next stage, reverted back to shakes also. It does get easier, just try some other dishes perhaps?

I did creamy Soups and puréed chicken ( in a can) with some gravy & mashed potatoes. The qty is so small I'm still amazed!

I'm now on soft foods and found Wendy's chili to be the BOMB!!

Had salmon quesadillas yesterday but the tortilla was a bit much so I just are the salmon/cheese mixture with some cobani yogurt.

Keep up the good work!

[zelmo 20]

You might watch how the food is prepared...not too much butter or grease...or spice..keep it kind of bland. Give it some time...I ate soft scrambled eggs at first then went to sweet potaotes and regular baked potatoes...I didn't try anything to heavy for awhile. I boiled a variety of vegies. I ate meatloaf, salsbury steak, and eventually tried some tuna with light mayo. It just takes time. Hang in there. It will get better...and sooner than you think.

[Branmuffin 190]

I transitioned into soft stuff eating mash potatoes with a little soft chicken mixed in. I also kept eating the egg custard because i couldnt tolerate eggs well until about 5 weeks out. still dont tolerate them well. Only a couple small bites will fill you up.

[NMJG 1,266]

Give it time. It's hard not to leap into new foods when you are cleared for it because you get sooo tired of the limitations, and it's disappointing when you can't quite eat them yet. Try it again next week and see how you do.

[account closed 20]

I tried mashed potatoes my first day of puree foods and just 1 tsp was like a ROCK in my stomach! My stomach just couldn't handle it. I'm on soft foods now my stomach still hates mashed potatoes and eggs, although I'm just fine with fish and meats. It could be that you need some more time on liquids/puree as others are suggesting, or maybe you should try other soft foods that your stomach may be willing to handle. Have you tried soft cheeses? Happy cow cheese is soft and creamy.

[hollyr 49]

<p>I tried mashed potatoes my first day of puree foods and just 1 tsp was like a ROCK in my stomach! My stomach just couldn't handle it. I'm on soft foods now my stomach still hates mashed potatoes and eggs, although I'm just fine with fish and meats. It could be that you need some more time on liquids/puree as others are suggesting, or maybe you should try other soft foods that your stomach may be willing to handle. Have you tried soft cheeses? Happy cow cheese is soft and creamy.</p>

I agree, try something else. I am a year out and my belly still dislikes potatoes.

We all have to learn patience when learning to eat again.

[AshleyMidwife 189]

Thanks for the input. Yeah cheeses usually sit fine, in fact i had cottage cheese for Breakfast today. I think I am still getting used to the new portions (man it's hardly anything!) as well as needing to try different foods or maybe just do more liquids. Now that I'm feeling better, by brain is telling me to eat but my tiny sleeve is rule maker now! Lol .... There's no use in being depressed about it though; this is my new life!

[hollyr 49]

Thanks for the input. Yeah cheeses usually sit fine, in fact i had cottage cheese for breakfast today. I think I am still getting used to the new portions (man it's hardly anything!) as well as needing to try different foods or maybe just do more liquids. Now that I'm feeling better, by brain is telling me to eat but my tiny sleeve is rule maker now! Lol .... There's no use in being depressed about it though; this is my new life!

I actually told my husband today that I am just now starting to really understand how I can eat. I eat very small amounts every few hours. (I eat mostly Protein bars and a few times a week I eat a bit of "normal" food) That's what works for me and everyone is different. You'll figure out what works for you.