Is this normal?

I had my surgery Jan 31 and am now two weeks postop. I have tried several times to go to a pureed diet, but everytime I eat anything like that I vomit. I have tried to drink the protein shakes but cannot tolerate them either. Is this normal? Should I just stay with the clear and full liquids? and if so when do you think would be a good time to try again with pureed foods. I just found this web site and have looked around and find it very helpful to read what everyone writes. Thanks for all the good advice and stories. Sandy

Sandy, Has your surgeon okayed you to go to pureed? I would call him and let him know you can not keep food down only liquids. You might have a stricture. As far as the protein drinks, I can't tolerate them either. I am searching for an alternative form of protein. Good luck, Kim

If you are over 2 weeks out and still cannot tolerate protein drinks I would make an appt to see the doc again. It is really importantt o get in the protein somehow as well as your water/fluids. Going to puree comes in time and is nothing to stress about... however if you can't get in your protein you will be in trouble very quickly. Are you able to tolerate pills yet? Are you taking your supplements? Can you tolerate milk? If so try adding flavorless protein into milk and drinking that (add a tsp of vanilla) to make it tastey. DO NOT try and make it thick and shake like, doing a half a scoop instead of a full scoop. Keep it liquidy and see if you can tolerate that! HTH! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. Weight- 257/225.5/146 BMI- 44.1/38.7/25 Height- 5' 4" Surgery Date: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

I am going to try and add the protein to milk. I am able to tolerate milk. The diet plan that I got at my nutrition class was for clear to full and then in a week try pureed but I still cannot tolerate anything with substance to it. I appreciate the help with this. I am going to wait another week and if I still cannot advance my diet I will call the nutritionist at the doctor's office. Thanks again for your help. Sandy