Ok, so will I ever be able to....

Will I be able to eat rice or lets just say normal food??? Just in small amounts. Its kind of funny because I am really not hungry, but I do get a taste of food here and there. I tasted a piece of chicken and it was VERY filling. I am now  11 days post  op. The soups and broths are out. So now what.

Sorry Im speaking on two things here.

Well, at 11 days post op, I was still on liquids.  When I did move on to mushies, it was difficult at first.  I could only do a bite or two of something more dense (refried beans).  But to answer your question about eating rice or "normal food", yes you should be able to eat anything in time.  I am finding that the only thing I can't eat now is ice cream because it upsets my tummy.  But I do eat rice occassionally as well as pasta & breads.  Breads are hard for me because they still don't go down well so I only indulge occassionally.  Some people find that carbs are slider foods, though.  So be careful if that's the case with you as you'll sneak in more than you realize!  But as time passes, you'll find yourself eating more normally, just much smaller quantities.

ETA: If you form good eating habits now, when you are a year or more out, it will be easier to choose the healthier options.  That is what Dr. Aceves stressed to me before my VSG.  So, while no food is "off limits" for me I do try to choose the healthier options first.  You'll have to find what works best for you & what you can live with.  Each of us have a different journey & a different path to take to get to our destination.

Eat rice? Sure, whole grain after you finish all of your protein and veggies first; and of course that would be wwaaayyyy down the road after you have reached goal. But yes, you can have rice!

Geez!  That sounded kind of bossy and snarky.
Unfortunately, they're right, even if there's a better way to say it.

You should follow your doctor's orders for when you can add which foods to your diet.  If you didn't get a schedule for adding foods ask your surgeon's office for a copy.  If they can't get you one then send me a message and I'll scan my schedule and email it to you.

Try to keep in mind that it's not just about the quantity of foods that you'll be eating now but also about the quality.  Just because something is permitted and will go down ok, doesn't mean it's the best thing for you.  You've got a tiny little tummy now, you have to be very picky about what you put in there in order to make sure you get all the best nutrients from your food.   I like to say I'm now eating to live, not living to eat.  Of course there will always be special occasions where you'll have a special treat (rice or bread or birthday cake or whatever) but those are just that, special, no longer the norm.

This has recently become my mantra: "No food will ever make me feel as good as attending my son's high school graduation."  *He's 3 years old right now and I intend to be here for many many years to watch him grow and develop into a wonderful man.  Nothing will ever taste as good as being healthy feels.

Let me know if you need someone to talk to.  I'm only 8 days out but we're close in surgery date so I'd love to chat.

*hugs*

Ok girl what's your hurry huh?  You got what DECADES literally to eat for NOW you need to be taking it easy you just had your stomach CHOPPED in 1/2 and pulled out!!  Seriously "normal" is so relative to ALL that I have NOW since my WLS.  What is normal anyway?  I know my OLD "normal" helped me get to 300lbs and need WLS.  My new "normal" is just so DIFFERENT and YES sometimes my FAT girl misses "normal!"

For now just take it easy on your new stomach, it's healing and doesn't have a clue what is going on.  Just like a baby fresh out the womb is like hey what happened here!  Treat your new stomach like a baby.  At 11 days out take it EASY!!

Ms Shell

OK,OK, OK,


i KNOW I need to take it easy. Its really difficult. This has to get better.

It does get better.  It just takes time.  Hang in there...

I had vsg 1/13/10 and feel hungry and tired of liquids also...my pain is still bad and i am weak as a kitten .. had sleeve 13th then exp lap 14th for leak scare...but please don't get ahead of game with food choice ..it COULD hurt your surgery and yes it is really really difficult..people told me "you won't feel hungry for 5-6 months".......so it can ONLY GET BETTER  HAHAHAHA....HANG IN THERE BABYCAKES ....WE WILL ALL MEET UP AT THE FINISH LINE AND HAVE A BIG SHABANG!!!!!

I 90% promise you it DOES get better.  Really it does BUT just to be 100% honest the first few MONTHS for some are really DIFFICULT.  Patience always easier said then done...but it does get better.

Ms Shell

The first 30 days post surgery are the pits but it does get better.  Even after the 30 days though it is a slow process.  Believe me it is all worth it.  I'm a happy camper.