Hello everyone,

I Was sleeved on dec 19 of last year so I am not quite 5 months post op. However my restriction is not much different from 2 weeks post op. I can't eat very much. After 2 bites, my stomach starts to gurgle and bubble especially with anything not completely mushy. I am starting to really miss eating. My husband was sleeved about a month after me and can eat much much more than me. He is even starting to get worried about me. Should I call the dr? If this normal?

I wouldn't think it's normal. Are you eating protein first and really chewing your food? Just to be in the safe side, not that something is wrong but I would just call and consult with the doctor or nurse.

Have you been to the Doc for a post op follow up? How were your levels then? It wouldn't hurt to drop in on your PCP and get another blood test to see if your levels are up to par. How's the weight loss coming? How are you feeling?

This is a good way to show people WE ALL ARE DIFFERENT, and just because some of us do great from day one that don't mean we all have to be the same!! Hope you feel better soon and call your doctor and let him know who you're feeling! 5 months is to long for you to be on no regular food! Hope you feel better soon! Keep us posted!

Call your doctor immediately. You may have a stricture. This is NOT normal.

Hi everyone

Thanks for responses. I am ok and figured out what the problem was. I was not following orders and taking a few sips of drink before eating. The fluid was pretty much filling me up so I didn't have room for food. This past week I have not been drinking while eating and have been able to eat a little more. I think I still have a little more restriction than I should but blood work and everything is ok. I am 5 months post op today but will post my progress in another post.

Lesson learned... Follow Dr.'s orders!!