Hey All! I'm a newbie and was converted to the sleeve on 7/8/14 and while grilling ribs for the family, I tasted the rib and it went down great! So, today I tried a bunless burger and it went down fine as well, I've really been hungry and I'm so tired of the shakes. Am I eating too soon? Is anyone else struggling with eating solids too soon? Help.

I wasn't allowed solids till 7 weeks and even then I couldn't tolerate most foods . Be careful !

We can't tell you what to do, only your doctor can. I wasn't allowed solids until 6 weeks but couldn't tolerate them until 8 weeks. What does your post-op plan tell you to do?

I am nervous to tell you the truth. I just hate that I even tasted it!!! I was hoping that it came back up! But it didn't at all.

I go back on the 22nd. I just need to get my head back together. I will be on soft foods on Tues. I'm a week ahead of my solid food.

Then I'd bet you knew the answer before you asked.

Just wanted to know if anyone else struggled with it. Was hoping that I wasn't the only "weak" person to struggle with eating early.

Just wanted to know if anyone else struggled with it. Was hoping that I wasn't the only "weak" person to struggle with eating early.

I've seen several posts like yours. I won't say it's ok but I will say that you are stronger than this. I know it's hard and I know you want to taste real food, but your time will come. Stick to your plan, protect your new tummy and be careful. I'd hate for you to damage your staple line with something you shouldn't have. Your long term health depends on YOU doing what you are supposed to do.

I think everyone struggles - wanting food post-op is normal.

The issue is SHOULD you...the answer is "You should follow your doctor's/surgeon's plan"

Just because you didn't get sick doesn't mean it's right. Just because it felt great the first time, doesn't mean you should have done it the 2nd time.

You're still healing - that's why doctorsvprescribe a post-op plan that slowly incorporates foods.

You went thru a lot to have this surgery - honor that. Be strong, don't give in. Get back on your meal plan.

Edited July 20, 201412 yr by McButterpants

I'm getting back. Thank you for the positivity.

You're not alone, I wanted to eat solid food really bad during those first weeks post-op. Fortunately for me, Frankensleeve wouldn't approve of anything. I could eat a tablespoon full of anything and he would start acting like a garbage disposal with rocks in it! So I was on a diet that consisted mostly of Cream of Mushroom Soup for over a month, before I was able to tolerate "tougher" foods like ground chicken or turkey and refried Beans. Chicken, eggs and salsa were the toughest foods to readjust to eating. Even at 18 months post-op, sometimes scrambled eggs or chicken still causes a little clenching in my stomach.

Hang in there, it will get better. All too soon, you're going to be looking back and celebrating your 1 year Sleeveaversery.

I didn't experience this personally, because I couldn't really eat much of anything at 2 weeks post-op. I know everyone will stress to you that this is dangerous--and it is. But I know that's not what you're asking. Yes, we've all had various struggles with temptation. Food will always be there to tempt us. My worry for you is just that if you're tempted to taste ribs and burgers now, what will keep you from eating these tempting high calorie foods as your sleeve heals? I am not judging you because I've been there--I have met a giant cookie in a local store that keeps trying to seduce me--but maybe you can talk to your counselor or social worker about your issues with food while your body is healing. Give yourself a little extra strength to fortify your already brave and determined nature. (Because we are all courageous to go though this process!)

Best of luck!

Edited July 20, 201412 yr by Teachamy