I had my RNY on December 14, 2015. So far, I have lost 40lbs. I am in the process of slowing introducing new foods and it has been a challenge. The foods that I think we'll make me sick don't and the foods I should be eating I can't. Tonight, I tried something new and I have some serious nausea going on. I've only vomited three times since surgery. However, I still have trouble getting in protein and drinking enough water. I can only drink half a protein shake in one hour. If I try to drink any more than half, I get sick.

My question is will I feel normal and what is the average time frame?

I'm 6.5 months out and only now am I beginning to be able to eat/drink in any normal way. Generally for the first few months most things just didn't sit well in my stomach or would cause outright pain/discomfort. My doctor checked me, everything is and has been normal since surgery. Some people adjust quickly and move on, and some people (like us) just have to wait it out and give our bodies time to adjust at their own pace.

Just keep trying to do what you are supposed to do and normalcy will eventually return to you. You're only 2.5 months out - it takes a full year for our organs to fully heal from this surgery. Keep reminding yourself of that fact when you're worrying that you aren't "where you're supposed to be". You'll get there.

Feel better soon!