Hi, I am about 2 weeks post op. Today I had a little bite of Mac and cheese and fried chicken without the skin. Just a few bites of it. Now I'm having spasms in my stomach. My biggest concern is creating a leak in my pouch. Can I do this? How would I know? Can someone please help me? I'm so scared I'll definitely be doing liquids the rest of the week.

12 minutes ago, lindabalseca said:

my dr told me straightforward on my discharge day. dont go home and eat solid foods like a burger. he said "you will die" not get sick but you will die. I heeded that warning and am following his rules to the letter. which i think that was his point to FOLLOW HIS PROGRAM

This is all I was saying lol My surgeon was pretty clear on this too

Hey OP I agree that watching for symptoms of a leak after your moment of weakness is important and calling your surgeon with any concerns as well but I will offer a little reassurance as you genuinely sound scared. This is scary procedure and process and we make mistakes as we are all human. You admit and know you made said mistake and that's the important part. Don't' do it again.

Per my program we started pureed foods at that two week mark. We were allowed pureed pasta and chicken. I advocate for following your plan but also want you to know that your mistake does not equate to sudden death. Listen to your body, watch for symptoms, be in contact with your surgeon and make sure you are getting the mental help, be it whatever works for you, you need to face cravings and not give in.

We are all a work in progress!

Edited August 31, 20179 yr by Sullie06

Hi, I am about 2 weeks post op. Today I had a little bite of Mac and cheese and fried chicken without the skin. Just a few bites of it. Now I'm having spasms in my stomach. My biggest concern is creating a leak in my pouch. Can I do this? How would I know? Can someone please help me? I'm so scared I'll definitely be doing liquids the rest of the week.

As much as I don't want to be unkind, I have to ask... What the hell is wrong with you? The surgeons are not playing around when they institute these requirements. This isn't a joke.

Stick to your surgeon's guidelines.

Meanlenevsg- please call your surgeon and be upfront and honest. Therapy and group meetings might be super beneficial for you as well. Good luck in your journey, I wish you the best.

Edited August 31, 20179 yr by sarahisgreat

12 hours ago, sarahisgreat said:

Meanlenevsg- please call your surgeon and be upfront and honest. Therapy and group meetings might be super beneficial for you as well. Good luck in your journey, I wish you the best.

Precisely. And maybe there's a group in your area that could be helpful to you in other ways. For example, the bariatric programme at Rose Medical Centre has several different support groups and classes focused on a variety of topics such as going out to eat and menu planning. Since I'm not a good cook, I figure this is not only an excellent opportunity to learn about cooking after surgery but also get support from people who are also walking the path. After all, having the surgery is one thing, but making the habits you need to change to be more sustainable can result in better outcomes.

Edited September 1, 20179 yr by Véronique