Question:
I am 3 weeks post op and have kept everything down!

I have eaten eggs(scrambled+omelets)refried beans,cottage cheese,cereal,turkey,stuffing,chicken,cheese,yogart,skim milk,popcorn,crackers,cream cheese,deli meat,pudding,sour cream,rice and more!I haven't thrown anything up or dumped,should I be worried?I keep waiting to get sick from eating something new.I have avoided pasta sauces and tomatoes,should I?I am not gonna try red meat for a long time!I had gastric bypass on Dec. 5 and was given the go ahead to eat by the doc,chewing everything a lot.Has anybody else had this same experience,I guess we just expect a lot of probs with this surgery,and when they don't happen, we are suprised!    — natalie J. (posted on December 26, 2003)

December 26, 2003
I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op and I have had the same experience. I can eat practically anything I want to at this point. The only time I feel sick or nauseated is when my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I accidentally "overdo" it when eating. (still learning about my new pouch and everything) I have definitely been surprised by the fact that I haven't had any real problems. PLUS, remember that right now we're probably not even consuming enough food to cause dumping...but later on when we can eat more we might get sick/dump or whatever. In the meantime, I just thank God for all His blessings.
   — Try A.

December 26, 2003
Not having any eating problems early on can be blessing as well as a curse. So let me be the token person to question your food choices. At three weeks out, why would you be having stuffing, crackers and popcorn along with several other choices that offer you no nutritional benefit? Given the ease with which you are tolerating good proteins, try to focus your eating on those foods which will help in both your weight loss as well as in your ability to avoid the pitfalls that can undermine successful weight maintenance. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

December 26, 2003
I am 3 months post op and I have lost 74 pounds. I have only dumped 1 time. As far as, the food coming back up I haven't had any problem. I try to eat a lot of meat and food with protein. Keep an eye on the PROTEIN. That will help alot. Not eveyone will get sick. It just may not show up on the weight loss. Good Luck.
   — Betty W.

December 26, 2003
I'm 7 months out, down 104lbs. I haven't eaten anything with sugar or high fat or carb content simply because I do NOT want to find out that I CAN tolerate it. I have dumped a few times simply for eating too much. But, I'm not about to blow my surgery and weight loss by trying to eat things I know I'm not supposed to eat. Remember, it's a tool, not a cure. It's still up to you to make the proper food choices. Good Luck to you!!!!! :-)
   — KellyJeanB

December 26, 2003
I was pretty sure my pouch was made of cast iron! I didn't have many problems tolerating different foods, even early on. I stayed within the guidelines of what I was allowed to eat the first four weeks after surgery, but really branched out pretty quickly after that. Very few things cause problems for me. I guess we are "on guard" for problems, but most people who DON'T have problems, don't pos here! Glad to hear you are doing well, but like it was stated, be sure to eat right - get the protein in first and plenty of fluids!
   — koogy

December 27, 2003
Wow, I had my surgery Dec 8 and I am still in the full liquid stage, next is two weeks of pureed, and then one week of soft food. So, in just over three weeks I will be able to begin regular food. My surgeon does not allow regular foods until six weeks post-surgery so that my body can heal properly. Having said that I know different surgeons have different approaches. I won't know how well this works to prevent future problems until later. I am also limited to 2 gm sugar to an item to prevent dumping. My perspective is that I have not gone through the difficult process of decding on this surgery, then to have this surgery to only begin eating as if I had not had the surgery. I am looking to a future life of sugar free living and don't plan to cross that line. Why? Because my 35 year history of fighting my weight tells me that my body inappropriately handles sugar and it sets off a major craving cycle. I am free of that cycle now and I do not intend to go back. This surgery was decided upon to permanently change my relationship with food and I intend to give it my very best effort. Yes, I am going to miss some foods. But, I am going to learn to make healthy choices. This surgery does not mean I won't have to diet again, it means I will always be watching my eating choices. As to whether you should be worried, I would only be worried if your choices are setting up a cycle of eating that is not healthy for you. Remember protein first, then other healthy foods to give your new body a chance to be completely healthy. You are the only one who has control over how well your tool works. Good luck.
   — Arizona_Sun

December 27, 2003
This is not abnormal! This is great! I am the same way! Some times certain foods smell funny to me so I avoid them...but I have not tossed my cookies yet and I've eaten a little bit of everything on your list (plus some others). Pasta has too many bad carbs, so don't waste your time with it. But TOMATOES are GOOD FOR YOU! So enjoy!
   — Renee B.

December 27, 2003
I was the exact same way, I am a little over 13 weeks out and I still have never thrown up, I have felt nausea a time or two but never gotten sick. I try to be very careful though. GOOD LUCK!
   — Saxbyd

December 27, 2003
So, I hafta agree with previous poster, and ask WHY are you eating some of this stuff? Especially the carbs? <p> You say you're not gonna try red meat for a long time, why again? <p> I'd say stick to the dense proteins, a little veg if you have room, dump the carbs, as they will get you in trouble, one way or another. I *can* eat them, but they make me dump. Within an hour after eating a handful of cereal (Chex), I'm sound asleep. That's late dumping, and it means I've eaten too many carbs. It's not only inconvenient, but it could slow my weight loss. SO will milk, and yoghurt. <p>
   — RWH G.

December 27, 2003
Wow, you're allowed alot more foods at this point than I am, (I had surgery Dec 4) and am currently on Soft Foods. I have mainly been eating eggbeaters, refied beans, cheese and cottage cheese. I am also allowed pasta, mash potatoes and some other things, but not having much protein I don't really bother since if I eat low protein foods it makes it even harder to get in my protein for the day. <br><br> even so, I haven't had any problems at all with anything that I have eaten so far. Looking forward to Monday when I go back to the doc and get more food options. Hopefully I will be like you and not have any problems with the new foods.
   — Patricia T.

December 27, 2003
WOW! I envy everyone one who has been able to eat everything. I can manage 1 ounce of soft steamed salmon, refried beans made me barf. 1-2 teasp of mashed potatos, 1-2 teasp of soft fried eggs (which I hate but eat because I'm hungry) 1-2 shimp - but I'm afraid to swollow them - I had mashed turnips - which really shyed me away from exploring new foods - I had those and it felt like someone was choking me, same thing if I eat too much - it's a horrible feeling. So even though I'm hungry for more I seem to be limited to tiny meals every 3 hours. Hopefully this will change I really would like to eat. _ I do manage to get my protein in at least 30-40 grams per day.
   — Anna M.

December 27, 2003
Congrats I was like you! Had porterhouse steak at one month. Just cut everything into pencil eraser sized bits and chew to death. Early on be very diet compliant. Protein first very low carbs to take best advantage of the honeymoon period. WLS was the BEST thing I ever did!
   — bob-haller

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