Foods that agree ??!!??!?!?

Hello all , I am just over a week post-op and I am a bit concerned with my progress. I feel like I am doing quite well,  almost too well. My wife went thru the surgery RNY  late last year.. the end of November. She is doing GREAT now, but thru-out the process after surgery she had a real rough few days after surgery with pain, nausea , not being able to eat much after surgery...  pretty much the norm for everyone else, or at least from what I have read from others around here. I expected to have the same thing.... After my surgery, I have had minimal pain, absolutely no nausea, no problems getting in my fluids or my protein thus far.. I have started my vitamin regiment on Tuesday, and taking them everyday. I have progressed from liquids to pureed foods to some random soft foods...  ie...  half a chopped up lo-fat hotdog  with some pureed vegie chilli. or with some vegie soup pureed.  Last night I had a small piece of chicken pattie with some lightly pureed  single serving light instant hamburger helper single pack.  It was not too bad in fat and only 200 calories.  I thought i would give it a try, becase I am craving different flavor's and textures.  All of it sat quite well.tasted wonderful, went down the pipe good, and was quite good. Am I a freak ?  My wife says it my cast iron stomach that has carried over to my new cast iron pouch.. *Laugh*  I am just worried that I am pushing things too fast..  Iwould love to try a small piece of chicken breast,,, maybe som steamed broccoli , or some fresh veggies... Do you all think I am moving way to fast??? I am only 9 days post-op .

I'm torn on this one. Part of my really believes in body awareness. If your body says it's ok with things, then go for it. Another part of me CRINGES at the thought of eating a hot-dog a week post op, or broccoli...but maybe you boil them both until they're oatmeal...IDK.

I wouldn't be too *****y to get back to old foods. Enjoy the honeymoon, I say.

well I don't think I would eat an entire hot dog !!!!!!  The thought of that kind of un-nerves me !!!! lol When eating the piece of hot dog, I peeled the skin off of it and chopped it up in pieces, About an hour ago for breakfast I had a half a cup of cinnamon granola cereal with a little skim milk. the wife warned me that it might tear thru me.... but I did brave  it,, chewed very well, and it sat just fine. Its probably the fullest I have felt to date.  I am watching suger and fat content in my foods,

First and foremost, keep in mind that your results will be different then your wife...because men and women react quite differently.  We seem to lose quicker and have less issues.   HOWEVER..........Being that you are only one week or so post op............ WHAT ARE YOU DOING EATING SOLIDS!!!!!????  I understand wanting texture, flavor, etc...  But, liquids to pureeds, to soft foods, to solids..  It takes time to get your pouch used to the foods and textures.  You wouldn't expect your baby that just learned to stand....to run a marathon.  DON'T push yourself...  Fight the cravings...  and get back to a more "normal" (hate that term) schedule.  Don't endanger your success by going toooooooooo fast...  Be safe and be careful!!!!

Well, my doctors staff moved me to pureed foods on Tuesday ( yes 5 days post-op) and to try some  "soft" foods as tolerated ...  a hotdog peeled and chopped up to my knowledge is considered a soft food. Thats as far as I have gone to date, and sounds like I will wait a few weeks before taking the next step .

Just BE CAREFUL.  We NEED you safe and healthy...to be a part of this group!!!  Take it easy...do what your doctor tells you...do what your body tells you....and most important.... KNOW that we are all here for you!!!!

Hi, I echo the mixed feelings and cautions of my WLS brothers. The first order of business is to adhere strictly to your doctor's orders. Err on the side of caution. Why tempt fate by rushing to eat anything dangerous--physically or psychologically. Your future success will depend on willingness to forego not just certain ways of eating but certain ways of thinking about and being attached to food. So why not take advantage of the great post-op period when your pouch is as small as it well ever be due to post-op puffiness? As far as the lack of discomfort goes, as has been said, we're all different. Enjoy your good fortune--just don't let it hinder your golden opportunity to change inside as well as outside. You deserve great success and this is when you can lay a foundation for it. Remember, the surgery is only part of the program. Maybe slow down to get to goal faster. Sounds like a paradox, but it isn't. You'll be fine. The fact that you posted your concerns is already progress!