Starting this thread because A) we are post op now and B ) the other thread is ridiculously long. Loving the updates so let’s keep it going ?

Oh, no! No fun at all. So, I guess the vomiting if you eat too fast is for real!

No, it's no joke. And I've had zero discomfort when eating at all up until this moment. I was not prepared lol

35 minutes ago, BadWolfGirl said:

Today I had my first oops! I was trying to get my daughter out of the house for volleyball practice and we were all chatting and running around, you know, family dinner chaos, and I shoved a piece of deli meat in my mouth and swallowed it without even thinking about chewing well. I feel so good most days (other than being tired) that I literally forgot I had to eat slow.

You know what reminded me? The vomit that followed. The food felt stuck and usually I can burp through that feeling but not this time. It came right back. That'll show me. Lol

I have been really good about taking small bites so far. Prior to surgery I used to just scarf food down. I had one meal where I ate too fast and had the same thing. Felt like there was a lump of clay in my chest/stomach. Haven't made that mistake again. You just have to be mindful all the time. Hopefully keeping it up will build good habits.

30 minutes ago, Uomograsso said:

I have been really good about taking small bites so far. Prior to surgery I used to just scarf food down. I had one meal where I ate too fast and had the same thing. Felt like there was a lump of clay in my chest/stomach. Haven't made that mistake again. You just have to be mindful all the time. Hopefully keeping it up will build good habits.

Feeling like there was lump of clay in your chest/stomach sounds terrible. I was a "scarfer" too, so I'll really have to be mindful. Did you throw up, or did it eventually go down?

38 minutes ago, rene50 said:

Feeling like there was lump of clay in your chest/stomach sounds terrible. I was a "scarfer" too, so I'll really have to be mindful. Did you throw up, or did it eventually go down?

Yes, it took about 30 to 45 minutes. I've really been working on taking small bites and pausing 30 to 60 seconds between bites. Remembering that "stuck" feeling is helping me be more mindful.

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by Uomograsso

Breakfast this morning. Another cheese omelette with a little diced spam lite in it. I am using egg beaters smart cups which are single servings. It looks big because that is a 6 inch salad plate I am using. Took me 25 minutes, but I was able to finish it.

Edited February 14, 20206 yr by Uomograsso

Hi!!
I have been MIA. Super busy.
I found a cool doctor on YouTube. Don’t agree with some things but like his info.

https://youtu.be/NN8T377Q3Ik

On 2/12/2020 at 10:59 PM, BadWolfGirl said:

I work in scientific research and publishing. Deadlines wait for no man. Lol

So does my mom! She is a CRA.... since she works from home she stayed with me for two weeks....

An omelette sounds good.?

B- I wasn't feeling it this morning, so I had a green smoothie with baby spinach, a handful of mixed berries, protein powder, and a splash of banana split Skinny Syrup. It was delicious.

L- refried beans with a slice of mashed avocado

D- mashed sweet potato with protein powder

I'm trying to incorporate some veggies and low sugar fruits in hopes it will be boost my energy. How's everyone doing?

12 minutes ago, sarahSingh91 said:

Hi!!
I have been MIA. Super busy.
I found a cool doctor on YouTube. Don’t agree with some things but like his info.

https://youtu.be/NN8T377Q3Ik

Hi Sarah. The link didn't work for me. What is the doc's name? Hope you are doing good!

Here is a pic of the video.

My first outing to Red Lobster today guys and I had a piece of cod fish and mash potatoes and water and I survived????Didn’t feel crazy until I seen the big lobster ? come past our table and I wanted a piece so bad???anyways I’m happy about these soft foods now just wanted to share✨?Happy Vday everyone?

37 minutes ago, sarahSingh91 said:

Here is a pic of the video.

Thanks! I have watched the first one. It was interesting and made sense to me. Off to watch the others!

13 minutes ago, kswin79 said:

My first outing to Red Lobster today guys and I had a piece of cod fish and mash potatoes and Water and I survived????Didn’t feel crazy until I seen the big lobster ? come past our table and I wanted a piece so bad???anyways I’m happy about these soft foods now just wanted to share✨?Happy Vday everyone?

Way to go! Eating out sounds scary to me right now, but you did great.

On 02/14/2020 at 20:21, rene50 said:

Way to go! Eating out sounds scary to me right now, but you did great.

Yes I was definitely scared at first but it went smooth✨I just remembered what I can have and enjoyed myself..I want to try a smoothie tomorrow with some spinach but I’m scared??I’ll keep ya posted in morning if all goes well with fruit smoothie w spinach???

On 02/14/2020 at 20:20, rene50 said:

Thanks! I have watched the first one. It was interesting and made sense to me. Off to watch the others!

I’m gonna watch this tonight. Thanks for sharing✨