Pain

[Sharon Eddie Eubanks 1]

Does anyone have pain from eating. I am at7 weeks. Can't eat much sometimes it really hurts after I eat

[JamieLogical 8,727]

If I eat too much or too fast I definitely feel some pain. It feels like constriction in my esophagus, right in the middle of my chest. I'll be 6 weeks post-op on Monday.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I must be incredibly lucky, I don't have much pain. I have two feelings, normal and stuffed like Thanksgiving dinner. That makes me a little uncomfortable for a short time but it's in my stomach, not my chest.

I can't figure out how much to eat so I get enough but don't feel so stuffed. Especially when I'm never hungry to start with. It's not like I can eat until I'm satisfied. I'm satisfied all the time thanks to this fantastic new frankenbelly.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I'm right there with ya. For months post-op, every bite would cause Frankensleeve to start grinding. It felt like rocks in a garbage disposal. I stuck to soft foods like refried Beans and ground turkey for a long time. Most fruits and vegetables were tough to get accustomed to again... and don't even get me started on whole wheat bread. :-) By 6 months most foods were going down okay, but fiberous stuff like pineapple and salad took a few more months before they went down easily. I thought it was kinda ironic that eating the healthy stuff was much harder on me than eating processed foods post-op. :-P

[Cherich 23]

I aim 8 weeks

[Cherich 23]

I am 8 weeks post op. I need to eat very small bites and turn them into mush before swallowing. I can eat almost anything, but pork. I carry a fish fork with me to slow me down and take small bites. Guess we have to remember we will always have a smaller stomach, When I forget and wolf down a couple of bites I really suffer.., and its dificult to figure out when I'm full. One extra bite can be a killer. My doctor said it would take at least 6 months to fully heal and learn to eat again. We are learning to eat all over again, like a baby. But, it's worth it...I'm down 60 pounds!

[sharonraley12 4]

I am four weeks out but have noticed that I will gain 2 to 3 pounds. Very discouraged about this. The nurse told me as we loose fat from muscle it is replaced with good muscle tissue when we exercise. I know that sounds correct but I have waited so long for the scale to go.in reverse. I Need not going the other way. I have lost 34 pounds so far

[dark n lovely 70]

Losing 34lbs is something to Celebrate. Someone gave me good advance, stop weighing yourself. Just continue to work on your eating habits, exercise, stay positive, and watch your clothes become bigger and bigger on you...lol I understand how you feel but you will stress yourself and get discouraged if you put too much into keeping up with how many pounds. You are on the path you have been waiting for, enjoy the journey sweetie. You will be just fine????

[Cherich 23]

I've discovered that I stall if I don't take in enough protien and Water. I gain weight when I get dehydrated...guess my system just hangs on to every drip, When I start a proper water intake, I usually lose the gain plus a little.