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I'm six days post op. I saw my Dr and had to ask him if he really did the surgery. I can get a lot more down if it's warm, like broth or tea. Cooler liquids take me longer. But I have yet to feel any actual restriction. I've started on soft foods, like egg salad and tuna salad. I take my time chewing and have only attempted 2ozs or less at a time just to be safe. I haven't felt any pain since surgery. So I don't know if maybe the stomach nerves are still numb and maybe that's why we don't feel the restriction.

wow that's awesome you're on soft foods, I'm 8 days post and can't do soft until day 15, can't wait! Lol sounds like everything is going well with you, Nice! ????????

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I'm Nervous for soft foods. Being vegetarian I don't have the option for soft meats and such that are dense protien. Beans it is I guess...my poor husband haha

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I'm Nervous for soft foods. Being vegetarian I don't have the option for soft meats and such that are dense protien. Beans it is I guess...my poor husband haha

Just because it's soft food - or "just beans" - doesn't mean it has to be boring. Become good friends with your spice rack and get creative!

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I was wondering this too. I'm a Lil over a week out and have been able to take a whole portion of pudding. It scares me but I feel better reading this. Am also very glad I have no problem getting my liquid down

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I can easily eat a whole yogurt or pudding 100g container also. I think because pudding and yogurt (except Greek) are both quite thin maybe it is more of a "full liquid" than a solid?

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It is almost like tummy is mourning the lost of 50 percent.it does get better I am 6 weeks out now and I get full a lot easier

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pudding and yogurt are full liquids.

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I can eat a whole thing of yogurt but it takes me almost an hour to get it down, same with a Protein Shake. And I haven't been getting anywhere near 64 ounces of Water yet! I'm four days post-op.

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Tonight this theory was tested and found to be true. I had about 1.5-2 oz of Chilean sea bass and had to call it quits!

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I thought I had wasted my time with the surgery until I started eating real food again. Now I feel the restriction. I wouldn't let the first couple of months scare you. The restriction comes. Just stick with the plan!

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Reading through these posts made me say, "I felt that way!" At eight days post-op, I vividly remember how I felt like I was starving. I remember telling my hubby how hungry I was and wondering if the doctor took out enough of my stomach. As soon as I started eating soft foods I felt much better. I think it must have something to do with eating Clear Liquids and your body is just craving substance. I'm now five months post and down over 40lbs. I love, love, love my sleeve and am ever so thankful for it. I will say, eat slow and learn your "full" point. I have only thrown up once... now I know my point. Good luck on your journey!

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I'm six days post op. I saw my Dr and had to ask him if he really did the surgery. I can get a lot more down if it's warm, like broth or tea. Cooler liquids take me longer. But I have yet to feel any actual restriction. I've started on soft foods, like egg salad and tuna salad. I take my time chewing and have only attempted 2ozs or less at a time just to be safe. I haven't felt any pain since surgery. So I don't know if maybe the stomach nerves are still numb and maybe that's why we don't feel the restriction.

wow that's awesome you're on soft foods, I'm 8 days post and can't do soft until day 15, can't wait! Lol sounds like everything is going well with you, Nice! ????????
My surgeon seems to have a very progressive meal plan. I'm actually freaking out because I've been regaining a few ozs everyday for the last 2 days. But everyone keeps telling me to relax and that it might just be Water retention. I really hope it's just that since i have no other symptoms.

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I felt the same way. About 4 days after surgery I could drink and drink thin liquids. But. When I had Tomato Soup, it filled me up quick. I also feel hungry all the time. My friends that had the surgery said its all in my mind. But it wasn't. I was hungry. I wasn't even thinking about food at the time.

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Oh my God, I had to laugh when I read this post because I am a week out as of tomorrow, and I was wondering this morning if maybe my surgeon didn't remove enough of my stomach. Helps to know I am not alone in thinking about this.

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