Hey sleevers! I had my VSG done on 5-10-18. I’m getting my protein in thanks to two isopure shakes a day, but I’d like to start moving away from shakes (per my doctor’s recommendations). But I cannot tolerate meat! I can get down some thinly sliced cooked chicken, and a little tuna salad, but that’s it. No cold cuts, no read meat no turkey.
Has anyone else had a problem with meat after surgery? It does not stay down. I just vomit it right back up. To be honest, I still have a hard time with vomiting with a lot of foods, but if meat goes in, I’m a sick mess for the rest of the day.
Is this a forever thing? And as a side note, have any of you had regurgitating problems this far out from surgery?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

VSG: 5/10/18
HW: 311
SW: 256
CW: 212
GW: 145

have you talked to your surgeon. you should not be vomiting at this or any other stage.

4 hours ago, moondoggie1983 said:

I still have a hard time with vomiting with a lot of foods

I had issues at 6 to 7 weeks with certain meats like chicken but I blended them into my soups (beef and chicken). I am going into 8 weeks and I can now eat tiny amounts of chicken and most meats. I enjoy cooked shrimp. I can only eat about 6 tiny pieces of chicken and the same for shrimp but that is more than sufficient. Each person is different in what they can tolerate.

I also enjoy soft cooked meatballs. I can usually only eat 2 small ones, 3 if I am really hungry. Those go down the easiest. Try meatballs cooked slow and soft and chew off tiny bits

On 07/18/2018 at 22:31, BajanSleeve said:

I had issues at 6 to 7 weeks with certain meats like chicken but I blended them into my Soups (beef and chicken). I am going into 8 weeks and I can now eat tiny amounts of chicken and most meats. I enjoy cooked shrimp. I can only eat about 6 tiny pieces of chicken and the same for shrimp but that is more than sufficient. Each person is different in what they can tolerate.

I also enjoy soft cooked meatballs. I can usually only eat 2 small ones, 3 if I am really hungry. Those go down the easiest. Try meatballs cooked slow and soft and chew off tiny bits

Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it! I’ve always had a very sensitive sleeve and it’s good to know someone else has some of the same issues. I’m going to try some meatballs next week.

On 07/18/2018 at 22:30, allwet said:

have you talked to your surgeon. you should not be vomiting at this or any other stage.

I’ve talked to him numerous times. I’ve been throwing up off and on since three weeks out. At one point I couldn’t keep liquids down and spent a lovely 24 hours back in the hospital. I’ve had every test under the sun and nothing is wrong with my sleeve. He said some people are just very sensitive. It could also be because I’m on Humira, so I’m obviously going to heal much more slowly than the regular person. I know these things, but I still like to check in with others when it comes to certain topics.

37 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

I know these things

nothing i posted was about what you know or dont know i was just seeking info not included in first post. There is unlikely to be many who have your level of post op sensitivity. i wish you luck and hope you find the answers you seek.

On 07/18/2018 at 23:55, allwet said:

nothing i posted was about what you know or dont know i was just seeking info not included in first post. There is unlikely to be many who have your level of post op sensitivity. i wish you luck and hope you find the answers you seek.

I didn’t mean to offend you. I was just letting you know some of my history. Thank you for your responses