help 5 days out

[wazimb 5]

I am reaching out to anyone that can offer me some advice I am 5 day out of surgery and the broth is not working I feel like and can handle some soft butter Beans but I am scared as its has not been 7 to 10 days is what they recommend before going to that. any advise on how to also get down my Water as I am so scared I am going to over do it and stretch my stomach back out

[Kmccusker127 11]

Hello. I am three weeks out of surgery and felt the same way as you. I know exactly how you feel. But trust me stick with the basics for the first two weeks then go to puréed and then to mushy foods. Remember your stomach is still healing and if you rush things you make it Gerd. Which is very debilitating and very painful. So again I suggest you go with the path of basics puréed than mushy.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am reaching out to anyone that can offer me some advice I am 5 day out of surgery and the broth is not working I feel like and can handle some soft butter Beans but I am scared as its has not been 7 to 10 days is what they recommend before going to that. any advise on how to also get down my Water as I am so scared I am going to over do it and stretch my stomach back out

What do you mean when you say broth is "not working"? What makes you feel as though you can handle butter Beans? What's on your surgeon's prescribed diet for you right now? Have you contacted him or her about your feelings?

liquids won't stretch your sleeve but eating something (especially something with skins like beans) can an leave food particles stuck in your unhealed suture line. You don't want to create a possibly hazardous situation with a newly cut stomach, I assume.

Head hunger is real and it sucks. Creating a leak or an abscess would suck even more. Stick to your plan. You are worth it.

[wazimb 5]

ok broth is not working I feel like my stomach is full of gas and I drink the hot broth but does not seems to help I see that someone else took gas x so am going to try that and see. I know I am making a big deal I will force myself to do what I know is need I knew what I was getting into when I chose this path

[LipstickLady 25,682]

ok broth is not working I feel like my stomach is full of gas and I drink the hot broth but does not seems to help I see that someone else took gas x so am going to try that and see. I know I am making a big deal I will force myself to do what I know is need I knew what I was getting into when I chose this path

Gas is normal! Walk, walk, walk. If you have steps, climb them. Every time I felt a burp or toot get stuck, I climbed our house stairs. Worked every time. Take a GasX and then lay in you left side. Pull your knees towards your chest and relax.

And don't let the dog snuggle up to your butt. He might pay you back.

[theantichick 2,204]

Don't eat anything you haven't been cleared for. Just keep sipping your fluids and Protein drinks and walking.

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[dominyks_mom 54]

Try other liquids too. Or make your own broths! Pinterest is awesome! As for Water it is hard, I still struggle, however, you can add like Crystal light or lemons for flavor to help. Also you should be able to have Popsicles too. (sugar free of course)

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[Mimiof3 33]

I was told I can eat anything as long as it didn't have seeds and it was pureed...I'm 5 days post-op and I've had potato Soup and pinto Beans, applesauce, Jello, pudding, Protein Shakes and Protein water...I'm hurting but it doesn't matter what I eat or drink I feel the same way after eating...

[dominyks_mom 54]

I felt that way for a while. I was told it was from eating too fast. I was sleeved on 10/21/16. But now as long as I take my time it isn't too bad. I am pretty much on regular food now.

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[Suziebear 48]

Sip slowly, and walk a lot. Walking helps so much.

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