Hi All-

I have been cleared to start 3A of my post-op diet. Essentially its shakes, SF jello and now cottage cheese and refried beans. I seem to have pain after every bite. It only lasts about 3-5 seconds, but it is as the food hits the stomach. How long has this sensation lasted for some of the veterans? It's not fun, but I am grateful to have at least some food.

Any feedback/insights are appreciated!

26 minutes ago, Jingle123423 said:

Hi All-

I have been cleared to start 3A of my post-op diet. Essentially its shakes, SF Jello and now cottage cheese and refried Beans. I seem to have pain after every bite. It only lasts about 3-5 seconds, but it is as the food hits the stomach. How long has this sensation lasted for some of the veterans? It's not fun, but I am grateful to have at least some food.

Any feedback/insights are appreciated!

Wow, they really sped you through the diet didn't they? Most sleeved folks are on liquids for like a month!

Really? Yep, this stage is 10 days, then 3B I can add scrambled eggs.

Maybe I should go back to just the shakes. The pain is pretty uncomfortable.

I just reread the instructions and I can also have Tofu and ricotta. I wonder if those will be more mild.

36 minutes ago, Jingle123423 said:

Really? Yep, this stage is 10 days, then 3B I can add scrambled eggs.

Maybe I should go back to just the shakes. The pain is pretty uncomfortable.

If it's hurting, and shakes don't then I'd suggest going back to them, you might not be fully healed, you might have a stricture, there could be a few causes for pain... but if shakes don't hurt, I'd do that until you can get advice from your surgical team.