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It's only been 4 days since I've had my sleeve and I'm finding it hard to cook for my family... Not because of how I am feeling (even though I still feel aweful) but I all of the sudden feel as if I am starving... Twice, knowing my stomach cannot handle it, I've taken a couple bites thinking that if I chew it enough it will be okay... It's not okay, the nausea and the hiccups are incredibly painful... Why do I do this knowing I can't and am I the only one who has this problem...

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I am one month out and everyday it gets better. I'm sure you have seen posts of people saying this. I felt this way as well and had to learn it the hard way. When I came home from surgery I decided to cook ribs for the family being as though they were eating out when I was in the hospital. When the ribs were done I fed everyone and about 2 hours later all I could think about were those ribs. I snuck into the kitchen ate the smallest rib and thought the same, if I chewed enough it would be ok. Boy was I wrong and I think the experience is what I needed to know that my new stomach had to heal. I am now eating with no issues but trust me you are not the only one!!!

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@@adcovington87 you have to follow your doctors plan. hiccups for me mean that I am full, especially the first two to three months post. it will get better.

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Why isn't your family cooking for themselves at this stage?

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I was going to say that if you're married let him cook. If your kids are old enough let them cook! My husband had to take care of food for a few weeks before and after surgery. My kids and husband are all still alive! They won't starve! :)

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My kids are too little to cook and if I see another fast food bag brought into my home I may have a freak out... So I have taken over my kitchen again... Thanks for the advice, I was feeling pretty bad about not following what I was told to do even over a couple bites of solids, physically and mentally...

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