6 weeks out, still eating like stage 1

[Big Silly 11]

Tomorrow will officially be 6 weeks, while I have lost 50 pounds and I am going to the gym every day. I am still unable to successfully say I have moved into the second phase. I can tolerate some things, ie tuna, eggs. I have tried chicken and turkey with less success, I also made a chili recipe from a bariatric cookbook, and I feel queasy after I eat that. (I used ground turkey)

Most mornings I eat cream of wheat or greek yogurt, and for lunch I mostly have Soup or broth.. Same for dinner.< /p>

Is this relatively normal?

It feels like most stuff sits in my chest when I eat, am I still not eating slow enough? How long do you take between bites? How long do you chew?

[pupichupi 124]

You aren't chewing enough, when you eat something sing your ABC's one letter for each chew!!! That's approx. how long you should be chewing. It also depends on the person too, some people take longer to move on, are you drinking any Protein shakes? As long as your getting in your Protein you should be good, but just make sure that you talk to your doctor the next time you go. Good Luck!!!

[pookybear 284]

For 6 weeks out it sounds like you're eating fairly normal. At 6 weeks I was in stage 4 (they may be numbered differently than yours) which is soft foods that can be chewed mushy enough to the consistency of applesauce.. tuna, eggs, moist turkey...all normal at this stage. Personally, I don't count the number of chews. I just keep chewing to the correct texture. As long as you're getting in your Vitamins, Protein, liquids, and some foods or broths, you should be fine. If you feel anything is not progressing as it should, definitely talk to your dr or nutritionist. That's what they're there for.

[Labende 0]

I'm new to the site and new to this whole gastric bypass surgery. My surgery is Mon and I am soooo scared. Any advice on how to get over this?

[pupichupi 124]

I'm new to the site and new to this whole gastric bypass surgery. My surgery is Mon and I am soooo scared. Any advice on how to get over this?

Your going to be scared, it's normal, it's good you joined this site you will get lots of help, all you need to do is ask!!! Don't worry you will do great, and just remember to follow your steps you have been taught this far. I am having my surgery Wednesday. Good luck!!!

[Labende 0]

Good luck to you too!!! I'm just scared of the whole stomach cutting and reattaching my intestine. I'm also afraid that my liver won't be small enough to do the surgery. Hopefully they can move it out of the way.

[pupichupi 124]

Good luck to you too!!! I'm just scared of the whole stomach cutting and reattaching my intestine. I'm also afraid that my liver won't be small enough to do the surgery. Hopefully they can move it out of the way.

Don't worry about it, did you or are you doing a liquid diet right now? Have you followed it? I am doing mine now, for 2 weeks, so I am in a week already and the 19th is my surgery date so I am almost there. I had the band back in 2010 and it didn't work out for me, and I was offered to do the sleeve after they pulled it out, but I wanted nothing to do with it at that point with everything I went through, so I think that is why I am not worried so much, but I will say that was the one thing that made me nervous was the cutting the stomach and reattaching the intestine stuff, but my surgeon is a great guy and he has done so many of them that he can probably do it in his sleep at this point so I am having faith in my doc.!!! You will be fine!!! Just stay positive!!! Good Luck!!!

[loving.life 110]

Me too. I can't eat and if I do I get stuck. Already had to be ballooned 2 times in 2 wks for strictures. ..

[Labende 0]

Don't worry about it, did you or are you doing a liquid diet right now? Have you followed it? I am doing mine now, for 2 weeks, so I am in a week already and the 19th is my surgery date so I am almost there. I had the band back in 2010 and it didn't work out for me, and I was offered to do the sleeve after they pulled it out, but I wanted nothing to do with it at that point with everything I went through, so I think that is why I am not worried so much, but I will say that was the one thing that made me nervous was the cutting the stomach and reattaching the intestine stuff, but my surgeon is a great guy and he has done so many of them that he can probably do it in his sleep at this point so I am having faith in my doc.!!! You will be fine!!! Just stay positive!!! Good Luck!!!

Thanks!!! Good luck to u as well! I have been on a low calorie diet...3 shakes a day plus one meal but I can only have 1000cal a day. I admit, I did break down a few times in two days bit even though I splurged, I still stayed within my calorie limit and of course avoided high fat and carb items but I still feel guilty. That's why I'm worried about my liver. But no matter what I still had my shakes. I'm hoping its not gonna be an issue.

[loving.life 110]

I ate a boiled egg and teaspoon of spam spread and it went well! Yay me!

[pupichupi 124]

Don't worry about it, did you or are you doing a liquid diet right now? Have you followed it? I am doing mine now, for 2 weeks, so I am in a week already and the 19th is my surgery date so I am almost there. I had the band back in 2010 and it didn't work out for me, and I was offered to do the sleeve after they pulled it out, but I wanted nothing to do with it at that point with everything I went through, so I think that is why I am not worried so much, but I will say that was the one thing that made me nervous was the cutting the stomach and reattaching the intestine stuff, but my surgeon is a great guy and he has done so many of them that he can probably do it in his sleep at this point so I am having faith in my doc.!!! You will be fine!!! Just stay positive!!! Good Luck!!!

Thanks!!! Good luck to u as well! I have been on a low calorie diet...3 shakes a day plus one meal but I can only have 1000cal a day. I admit, I did break down a few times in two days bit even though I splurged, I still stayed within my calorie limit and of course avoided high fat and carb items but I still feel guilty. That's why I'm worried about my liver. But no matter what I still had my shakes. I'm hoping its not gonna be an issue

[Big Silly 11]

lol hijacked..

Thanks ladies, I am getting my Protein and Vitamins in, maybe I am not chewing enough. I will be more aware of my chewing habits, and work on my abc's in the process.

Good luck to the upcoming surgery too, I was scared to death right up until they injected me.. You will be glad you did it.

[pookybear 284]

lol hijacked.. Thanks ladies, I am getting my Protein and Vitamins in, maybe I am not chewing enough. I will be more aware of my chewing habits, and work on my abc's in the process. Good luck to the upcoming surgery too, I was scared to death right up until they injected me.. You will be glad you did it.

Papaya enzyme tablets help if you feel like something is stuck.