Do you ever feel like your sleeve is not working ok so here goes I’m 3 weeks out and I have been trying to stay on track this week has been hard because I have been eating regular food I know totally bad and even tho I can eat I don’t eat as much as before but I don’t think it’s 2 oz or 3 oz of food like today for breakfast I had two over easy eggs and 2 small sausage links and I was fine also if I eat something I find myself being able to eat again like a hour later which is crazy I also have not lost any of my taste buds for food like people say so Is this normal

24 minutes ago, AlmostsleevedQueen said:

Do you ever feel like your sleeve is not working ok so here goes I’m 3 weeks out and I have been trying to stay on track this week has been hard because I have been eating regular food I know totally bad and even tho I can eat I don’t eat as much as before but I don’t think it’s 2 oz or 3 oz of food like today for Breakfast I had two over easy eggs and 2 small sausage links and I was fine also if I eat something I find myself being able to eat again like a hour later which is crazy I also have not lost any of my taste buds for food like people say so Is this normal

You are right to feel concern!

Are you following your surgeon's and rd's plan? Are you weighing measuring logging all your food? Hard to comment. To me it feels alarming. Since you're about 3 weeks out from surgery. That feels like a lot of food.

But sometimes you're restriction signal takes a while to work itself out with your brain. I've heard of people taking 2-3 months to start feeling their restriction.

Because of this you simply should never "chase that full feeling." Just because you can doesn't mean you should. So when your doc tells you 1/4c of food at 3 weeks post op. He means business. You can seriously eff yourself up that way! So eat ONLY the volume they tell you and of the foods that only they list.

*Edit: Oh and don't forget, to take tiny bites with tiny silverware and chew chew chew. Take 20-30minutes to eat if you can--especially in the early days. And no drinking with meals or after meals! I tried to keep it 15min before and 30min-1hour after.

Focus on your protein first. At this point, that should be about all you're eating. Call your doc's office and schedule with the rd.

Edited April 5, 20197 yr by FluffyChix

Thank you so much for your input

I find this a bit worrying for you. I am 13 months out, 80 lbs down, and no way could I eat more than 1 egg in a meal, let alone 2 plus sausage. I find protein SO filling! Are you getting enough fluid? Thirst can be mistaken as hunger. A good protein shake with all the vitamins would be a better option rather more food.

your nerves were cut during surgery. It might be awhile before you start feeling "full" again. I agree with the other posters - weigh and measure your food and only eat what you're supposed to eat. You don't want to mess anything up.

Hmm this is a lot for three weeks post op. I’m about seven months and can only eat one egg. You need to raise this with your doctor.

I find that although I can only eat a small meal, i can get hungry an hour later. But hunger is normal and I know I don’t have to eat just because I feel hungry. I drink water, or eat a cracker or two (less than 50 cal), or just be hungry. Some people lose all hunger but some, like me, still need to work with it.

Yes I am in agreement with everyone else. I'm 5 weeks out and last time I had eggs I could only eat half of the egg with nothing else.

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Ok thanks y’all then maybe I need to get more fluids in and talk to my doctor because I know I’m not supposed to eat as much or maybe I’m waiting to long to eat or drink idk but I’m going to switch some things around and see what happens I want to thank all of y’all for helping

Please keep us posted on what your doctor makes of this. Are you seeing a nutritionist regularly? If he is not concerned you should have a second opinion consult.

Ok I will definitely keep everyone posted

Hello I'm three weeks out from being sleeved just like you and yes there are times I feel like my sleeve isn't working, but more so because I don't see fast weight lost results.. my food intake on the other hand is not the same Im actually on full liquids going into puree foods. Which will start Monday. I agree with the other posters please consult your doctor and your dietician. I don't fill full all the time either but I think I'm to afraid to eat more and go off the schedule. Try getting back on your schedule my dietician gave me a guide book for each phase and although sometimes I think I'm ready for the next phase I don't budge because I want to do things right remember you are doing this for you and no one else so stay encourage stick your plan and you got it !! You may want to ask for a drink test too to make sure everything is going where it's supposed to as well.

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Thanks for reaching out I appreciate it because I messed up this week I think I am just going to do water and protein shakes and my oatmeal that’s it because i don’t want to mess myself up and I just want to eat right

Thanks for reaching out I appreciate it because I messed up this week I think I am just going to do Water and Protein Shakes and my oatmeal that’s it because i don’t want to mess myself up and I just want to eat right

And you will! This is a lifestyle change for all of us and each battle is different but we have to push through if you need some encouragement I'm always here. Also check to see of your area has a group therapy session for the weight loss journey that has been helpful for me

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