Purée phase, not feeling anything?

[Synixer 14]

Hi guys! first off let me say this website im so glad i found it. it has made my life with the surgery so much better so far!

im soon 3 weeks post op. and ive started the Purèe phase. ive tried eating a coupple of different things like swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes with sauce, vegetables and lamb with sauce all mixed with a handblender.

i was looking forward to getting rid of the "hungry" feeling i was feeling almost everyday in the last week of the liquid phase but... i dont feel any difference from when i was on liquid.

today i ate a decent amount, cant remember the specific amount. but i did not feel full. rather it felt like i was just drinking. i tought maybe i blended it to well ( to the point where i was basicly drinking the food). but that does not make sense. when i stop "eating" its not because i feel full, rather that i start getting nauseated.

on the bright side i can now drink alot and im meeting my recommended amount of liquid.

do you guys/girls have any tips of delicious purèe foods? i like spicy things and was considering tandoori chicken. also did any of you have the same experience as me?

Sorry for any spelling errors im Norwegian ^^

[Seahawks Fan 771]

31 minutes ago, Synixer said:

Hi guys! first off let me say this website im so glad i found it. it has made my life with the surgery so much better so far!

im soon 3 weeks post op. and ive started the Purèe phase. ive tried eating a coupple of different things like swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes with sauce, vegetables and lamb with sauce all mixed with a handblender.

i was looking forward to getting rid of the "hungry" feeling i was feeling almost everyday in the last week of the liquid phase but... i dont feel any difference from when i was on liquid.

today i ate a decent amount, cant remember the specific amount. but i did not feel full. rather it felt like i was just drinking. i tought maybe i blended it to well ( to the point where i was basicly drinking the food). but that does not make sense. when i stop "eating" its not because i feel full, rather that i start getting nauseated.

on the bright side i can now drink alot and im meeting my recommended amount of liquid.

do you guys/girls have any tips of delicious purèe foods? i like spicy things and was considering tandoori chicken. also did any of you have the same experience as me?

Sorry for any spelling errors im Norwegian ^^

I hear you! If my foods not thick enough I can also basically drink it so I add something to it to thicken it. Soups I usually add a slice of bread or some whole wheat crackers. Definitely not the best nutrition but combined with good Soup etc it makes for a more filling 1/2 a cup meal. Today I had chili & a burrito with hot sauce. The thicker the better. If you don’t want to add those things then maybe blend with less liquid until you reach the desired thickness. Puréed don’t mean it has to be liquid.

[Seahawks Fan 771]

I just made some meat spaghetti sauce for dinner. I have a Vitamix Blender & it makes a nice purée out of ANYTHING. I haven’t had a lot of meat at this point but with burger or chicken added it really does hit me like a ton of bricks at the end of a half a cup. My first sensation of being full was (and I’m not making this up) like a small earthquake. I had to pass on the last few bites. I was eating & suddenly it felt like the room was shaking even though it was my pouch saying ENOUGH! I was actually happy to feel it because to that point I felt like you in your above post when you mentioned you weren’t feeling anything. I eat half a cup every 3 hours every day until 2 hours before bedtime. Water has been surprisingly easy & I’ve had no trouble getting in 2 liters a day since a couple of days after surgery. I also get in at least 1 Protein Shake sometimes 2 in a day. I don’t take bariatric Vitamins every day I take bariatric vitamins one day and Calcium the next day. I’ll continue doing this unless my bloodwork says I’m deficient in something. Thicken your meals up or add some meat & let me know what it feels like. I’m curious to know if you get the same sensation/reaction as I did.

Edited February 6, 2018 by Seahawks Fan

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I'm just ending my puree stage and have to say that it's been a real struggle to feel satisfied during this stage. The meal that seems to work the best for me is refried Beans thinned out with a little taco sauce or salsa juice (no chunks) and some melted cheese. I've been eating it like 3 times a day though - I am SO ready for solid proteins! lol I've heard it's a different ballgame when that time comes and we will feel restriction.