Had my first post-op appt today and doctor cleared me for puréed. 2oz. of tuna salad, puréed smooth and I can't take it. I feel weak, broke out into a cold sweat and I just want to drink some water so bad but it's only been 15 minutes. Do I need to eat less? I spent about 20 minutes eating it, was that too fast? I even chewed when there wasn't anything to chew! Oh man, I think I'm going to miss my liquids . . .

Yes, try eating just an ounce next time and see if that goes better. It does sound like you may have eaten too much. Those amounts they give you are a ceiling, not a floor. There is nothing wrong with eating less than the maximum amount. Good luck!

Thanks. This is going to be a serious learning curve. I totally get the slow progression to solid food now. Probably TMI, but right after I posted, I had diarrhea. That's not dumping is it? I didn't have nausea.

Yup. Sounds like dumping. Cold sweats and Water poop and/or vomiting are signs. Go back to full liquids for a day or so and then eat less and eat slower. Try something different, too. Hummus, guacamole, refried Beans, really wet scrambled eggs...

Yup. Sounds like dumping. Cold sweats and Water poop and/or vomiting are signs. Go back to full liquids for a day or so and then eat less and eat slower. Try something different, too. Hummus, guacamole, refried Beans, really wet scrambled eggs...

Ugh.

I dump. It's a good thing. Ice cream was my favorite thing -- no longer and I no longer WANT it so I don't miss it. Cream based Soups? NOPE. It actually repulses me because of dumping. Alfredo sauce. Hellz to the no.

Rice? Pasta? Nope.

Dumping is sucky and it helps me stay on track. I have a love/hate relationship with it.

Maybe the mayo? It was premade from WF so full fat mayo. I think I'm going to try some plain whipped sweet potato and see what happens.

For me it is all about speed. My protein shakes make me dump if I drink them too fast. Now I nurse my shake over at least an hour...

What are really wet scrambled eggs? Not

Cooked?

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What are really wet scrambled eggs? Not

Cooked?

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They are just barely cooked. I add cheese and butter to make them even moister.

They should be shiny and just past the liquidy stage but not fully set.

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-soft-creamy-scrambled-eggs-113371

Luckily, soft scrambled eggs are my favorite! So far, I haven't had anymore problems. I think I gobbled up the tuna too fast. I'm pacing myself much better now.

I went to a Mexican restaurant yesterday. Ordered some avocado slices (mushed them at the table), refried Beans and sour cream. So good! My Mom said with a concerned look, "Is that all you're eating?" Then I had to tell her that I wasn't going to make even a dent in the portions they gave me. And I didn't, I had maybe 2Tbls each of the beans and avocado. Then Mom asked me if I want some lemon in my Water. Poor Mom, she was practically inconsolable when I told her a can't drink and eat at the same time.

Seems like I'm taking my life-changing surgery much better than my family. My Mom was my biggest weight critic since childhood. I didn't see it before but now I do - she was also my biggest enabler.

I haven't gone to a restaurant yet. I guess I don't see the point but I am 11 days out

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I haven't gone to a restaurant yet. I guess I don't see the point but I am 11 days out

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For me, the point is just living. I was out shopping with my mom and sister and they were hungry. It can't be all about me all the time, especially when I can figure what to eat with little issue.