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I'm still only a week out but even 2 tsps of cream of wheat make me feel sick

I had a different protocol. I was on full liquids for the first 2 weeks post op. I couldn't have cream of wheat or oatmeal until week 3

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My doctor has a specific protocol; 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks purees, 2 weeks soft foods, then everything as tolerated. I had no issues with any foods I tried. I think the 2 weeks full liquids provided sufficient time for things to heal so eating was never painful or uncomfortable for me. I've tolerated everything I've tried. I've been a very compliant patient and just had an easy time of it.

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - That's terrific! Are you feeling any better?

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I am second day post op...my first full day home. I can tolerate the stomach sore Ness but I am have extreme (what I think is) gas pain. Its pain that travels up and through my right breast and usually resulting in a burp. Every sip causes this reaction. It sux. When does this gas reside??

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I am second day post op...my first full day home. I can tolerate the stomach sore Ness but I am have extreme (what I think is) gas pain. Its pain that travels up and through my right breast and usually resulting in a burp. Every sip causes this reaction. It sux. When does this gas reside??

I would say a couple days. .. it's all from your surgery.

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I would say a couple days. .. it's all from your surgery.

I still get bubbles all the way up. .when I drink Water even. ..I take a pill in the morning which helps but I am hoping this goes away. I can hear it out loud

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Well I'd rather hear it than feel it. It's very painful. I'm hanging in there. Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it.

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I still get bubbles all the way up. .when I drink Water even. ..I take a pill in the morning which helps but I am hoping this goes away. I can hear it out loud

Aww it gets better soon thats really sucks.. Im almost three yrs out and i still get then if i over eat. GOOd luck on getting used to your new belly...

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - It's a little early to eat eggs. As for the Protein Shakes, I found most of them far too sickly sweet. Initially I would Water them down and load them up with ice. It took much longer to drink them, but I could at least tolerate them. Finally I found unflavored Protein Powder by Isopure. I can mix that with yogurt or even soups/broth.

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - Are you supposed to be eating that at 10 days out? I was on liquids for 2 weeks before things like cream of wheat were allowed. You tummy is still healing. It may not be ready to handle that. What did your nutritionist recommend? Did they give you a list of foods to eat?

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