Oh boy, I am sorry I ate that!!

I have been doing so well post op, I decided to try a scrambled egg this am (1day early).  1st mistake.  I had some applesauce at 6am and then was going to cook my son breakfast so at around 8:30 I made myself a scrambled as I needed some protein, even though I wasn't hungry. 2nd mistake.  It tasted so good!!!  After I ate it I imediately felt sick, tightening in the chest and nausous (sp?).  I ended up throwing up twice.  I don't know if I ate too much?  If eating the egg 1 day early would do this?  Or did I eat too fast?  Needless too say I don't want that to ever happen again,  I think I will get my protein from my protein drinks. Dawn

 

i doubt the one day early had anything to do with it, you might have eaten too fast, did it have yolk or just whites? as you re introduce certain foods you go through a learning curve  some foods you will be totally intollerant of some will require getting used too again   eggs might not feels good the first time but the 2nd time they might your system has to take small steps. I usually will try new stuff on my days off just in case it doesnt agree so i dont get sick at work so far i have only had 1 episode and that was because i drank way to fast.   Hope this helps in some way

It was a whole (whites and yolk) scrambled egg.  Maybe I will try again next Saturday.  I am going back to work on Monday so, like you said, I don't want to get sick at work. Dawn

Dawn, I agree that it is not likely having the egg one day early caused the problem.  I had trouble with eggs in the beginning.  It is trial and error to see what works and doesn't in the early days.  Try a scrambled egg again in a week or two and you might do great with it. Mary

Dawn,

I also agree that the one day does not make much of a difference.  My Doc's office had said that it is difficult to really chew up to a fine mush, that they just break up into chunks.  On the fourth time I had made eggs, I was in a hurry and did not chew my eggs very well.  I got a pressure, tightness, pain in my lower chest upper abdomen and eventually vomited a foamy mucous and then the eggs before I felt better.  I have heard this event referred to as the "foamies."  I wonder if this is what happened to you.  I did find that egg beaters were a little easier on my pouch than the eggs, or egg salad made with real eggs.

Protein shakes are a great source of protein, but don't be afraid to try real food.  Cottage cheese worked well for me, pureed chicken, egg salad, pureed baked beans, hummus or other foods that you can mush with a fork.  If you like stuffed shells, eggface's site has a great ricotta bake recipe that was very easy to digest.

Good luck,

Jim

P.S.  I found that at about 2 months out it really became easier to tolerate food.

 

Dawn, Like everyone else said I am sure the "timing" had nothing to do with it you just might not be able to tolerate eggs yet. Everyone is different. Remember when you try them again be sure not to dry them out, keep them moist & if necessary add ketchup. Yeah I know, I never would've added ketchup to eggs pre-op but it's the oddest thing now - I can't eat a scrambled egg or omelete without out!!! Fried eggs are fine!! There is an inside joke in my family about ketchup on eggs - our dad used to bury them in ketchup & it used to gross us all out - but now here I am doing it!! I've tried without it but I just can't do it!! WTF???  Anyway - adding foods at this stage is definitely trial & error!! Be sure to keep everything moist & chew, chew, chew & definitely eat slowly!!! Getting food stuck is the second worst feeling in the world (dumping being the first if you ask me!)!!! Hang in there - it does get better!! Good luck!! Cece

Hello, thanks for posting this ?...

Eggs are a very difficult protein to digest. This may be a little early for many folks to try them.

Next time consider using egg beaters, so you can make only 1/2 an egg (2 T or 1/8 cup) add a 1/4 slice american cheese, soft so it is creamy not rubbery. That 2T of egg should take FIFTEEN minutes to eat, small bites chewed 25-50x each before swallowing!

Or make a full egg and trhow 1/2 out.



It is trial and error really. Remember dry foods do not go down well, eating too fast, not chewing well also can be factors in food intolerances. An angry pouch stays that way up to a few days, so consider going to liquids for a meal or day if needed or you may get dehyrdated and that can cause nausea and vomiting a vicious cycle! or try a poached egg that may also help with the mositure dept!



I agree applesauce is not optimal for a meal as no protein and all carbs. Protein drinks at this point are probably a good choice for you! Be well! You are not alone ok!

I agree with others don't skip trying real food..here are ricotta recipes may help u in am vs eating that applesauce!
(avoid nuts or fruit added until oke'd by your program!)
RICOTTA RECIPES:

Lemon Peel Ricotta Crème Makes 1 Serving
½ c part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ tsp grated lemon peel ¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together the ricotta, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve chilled.
Per Serving: 178 cal, 14 g pro, 7 g carb, 10 g fat, 6 g sat. fat, 38 mg chol, 0 g fiber, 155 mg sodium

Ricotta Romanoff Sundae Phase 2; 2 servings
Whether or not this dessert was first served to the Russian Czar Nicholas I by Marie Careme can be debated, but there is little doubt that you will be glad we came up with this version.

1/2 cup strawberries, cut into quarters
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon pistachios
Mint leaves, for garnish

In a blender or food processor, combine the quartered strawberries, orange peel, and sugar substitute and blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Gently stir in the sliced strawberries. Cover and chill. When ready to serve, evenly divide the ricotta among 2 serving bowls. Pour equal amounts of the strawberry mixture over the ricotta, then sprinkle with the pistachios. Garnish with the mint leaves.
Nutritional Information:
220 calories, 11 g total fat (6 g sat) , 40 mg cholesterol, 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 2g fiber, 160 mg sodium

Mocha Ricotta Crème Phase 1; 1 serving

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder (or instant decaf coffee)
5 mini chocolate chips (*can use sugar free also available at www.bariatriceating.com )

Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and sprinkled with the mini chocolate chips.
Nutritional Information: 261 calories, 14 total fat (9 g sat), 42 mg cholesterol,
17 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 0 g fiber, 177 mg sodium
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Crème Two servings.
1 cup low fat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 or 3 packets Splenda
1/2 to 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1/2 to 1 tablespoon baking cocoa (or 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate
syrup)
Mix as desired, put in 2 serving dishes, chill, and serve. If using chocolate syrup, you can pour on top instead of mixing in, if desired.

Mock Oatmeal
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 pk. splenda
1 egg
1 cap maple flavoring
Mixing. together and microwave 1min 30 sec to 2 min, stirring after 1 minute. The maple smell is wonderful. The texture looks kind of funky, but it tastes good, and is a great protein breakfast that isn't just EGGS!
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Mock Grits
1/2 C Ricotta Cheese
1 egg
Shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt and butter to taste. Make in the same way as the Mock Oatmeal.
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Mock Danish
1 egg
1 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 pks splenda
cinnamon to taste
spray oil
Spray small skillet. Beat egg and 1 pk. splenda. Cook over med. heat. Do not stir--let cook. If the middle doesn't cook through, you may flip. (One pan I have to flip, the other I don't?!) Mix
cream cheese, splenda, and vanilla. When egg is done, spread mix over egg and roll up. Sprinkle any leftover mix and cinnamon on top. It is like a dessert!
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Mock Cinnabon
1/2 C. cottage cheese
1 pkt. splenda
tsp cinnamon
few pecans
Blend with fork. Put in microwave to take off chill. You have to close your eyes and just focus on the cinnamon flavor.
Mock Stuffed Shells:
Ricotta cheese warm amount desired in microwave, top with warmed spaghetti sauce! YUMY!

Before surgery I loved scrambled eggs. Since surgery I can't even tolerate the smell of them. How funny is that?

I can't eat eggs either.

I have a hard time with EVERYTHING. I am always running to the bathroom.

I find that seafood doesn't really bother me.


I am STILL not able to eat bread, pasta or rice.