I start soft foods on the 28th at 3 weeks post op. I’ve attempted a few soft foods and noticed after 2-3 bites I’m pretty much stuffed lol.
Just curious to know at what point after surgery were you able to tolerate more than a few bites to eat without stomach aches, gas or anything?

Following. I can’t even have a popsicle without burping every other bite from all the gas.

From what I have read it will be about 3-4 months. I am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I still cant eat more than 4 tiny bites of solid food without it hurting. But yet I can eat soft foods quite fine. I ate a whole banana this morning. Very soft foods I can eat comfortably. I can easily drink 7 oz of blended soup with blended meat in it. But a piece of potato or a tiny piece of meat its very painful. I did have a slice of soft bread with peanut butter yesterday and it was not difficult or painful to eat at all but I was very full. Eggs on the other hand I cannot eat at all!!! Oh its horrible - SO painful and they feel as though they stick in your throat and chest. And I love eggs so I am hoping 3 to 4 months in I can try them again

Early days post op (first 3 months are the hardest)

On 06/25/2018 at 13:14, BajanSleeve said:

From what I have read it will be about 3-4 months. I am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I still cant eat more than 4 tiny bites of solid food without it hurting. But yet I can eat soft foods quite fine. I ate a whole banana this morning. Very soft foods I can eat comfortably. I can easily drink 7 oz of blended Soup with blended meat in it. But a piece of potato or a tiny piece of meat its very painful. I did have a slice of soft bread with Peanut Butter yesterday and it was not difficult or painful to eat at all but I was very full. eggs on the other hand I cannot eat at all!!! Oh its horrible - SO painful and they feel as though they stick in your throat and chest. And I love eggs so I am hoping 3 to 4 months in I can try them again

Early days post op (first 3 months are the hardest)

I am going to be hopeful that I can eat as near as much as you!

Around 7 or 8 weeks is when it was a game changer for me

I was still eating VERY slow but eating was fine

On 06/25/2018 at 13:57, Mhy12784 said:

Around 7 or 8 weeks is when it was a game changer for me

I was still eating VERY slow but eating was fine

That’s something to look forward too!!

2 minutes ago, gully90 said:

3 minutes ago, Mhy12784 said:

Around 7 or 8 weeks is when it was a game changer for me

I was still eating VERY slow but eating was fine

That’s something to look forward too!!

I believe eggs/scrambled eggs, and airfried seabass were the first two things I ate.

I tried ground beef too and it wasn't a good idea, but around the 10 to 12 week mark it improved

I am 1 year 3 months out, it will stop hurting soon enough the foods that are harder to digest hurt...like salad and meats...but its worth it....I started liquids today to remove sugar cravings...I had a bad weekend of lots of junk food and basically cleansed my body out started fresh. I still continue to get full quick and eat small meals but of course parties and family events you eat more carbs and sweets than usual..Its all about maintenance now, but its a lifelong struggle we all have to deal with...I feel and look great and I am happy I work out and love my new body! You will too! Carry on strong!

On 06/25/2018 at 14:02, Mhy12784 said:

That’s something to look forward too!!

I believe eggs/scrambled eggs, and airfried seabass were the first two things I ate.

I tried ground beef too and it wasn't a good idea, but around the 10 to 12 week mark it improved

On 06/26/2018 at 16:37, Caligirl T said:

I am 1 year 3 months out, it will stop hurting soon enough the foods that are harder to digest hurt...like salad and meats...but its worth it....I started liquids today to remove sugar cravings...I had a bad weekend of lots of junk food and basically cleansed my body out started fresh. I still continue to get full quick and eat small meals but of course parties and family events you eat more carbs and sweets than usual..Its all about maintenance now, but its a lifelong struggle we all have to deal with...I feel and look great and I am happy I work out and love my new body! You will too! Carry on strong!

You give me hope!!

I ate only a tablespoon of beans and guacamole and a bite of melon, waiting between bites, no liquid every bite. ALL but the last bite was fine... then ouch hits so fast, burps, and um the food is barely staying put. This is my first day with this feeling since the first few days of surgery. This is a teacup plate.