Question:
Having a hard time adjusting to solids

I started back on solids this week (8 weeks pots-op RNY) and am having a really hard time adjusting. Is it normal to only get about 2 bites in before you're so full you can't eat?    — airbear762000 (posted on February 22, 2007)

February 22, 2007
It's hard to get food in, I am just about the same time as you, and it is difficult to eat sometimes. Just remember small bites and eat often, that way you can get your proteins in. It will get better
   — Diane C.

February 22, 2007
I has simlar problems so close to after post op. I think every time i sit down to eat now exactly what my nutritionist told me was to chew chew chew.. But i couldnt consume more then 2 ounces of food(one of those small condiment cups) for quite sometime .It will get easier in time i guarantee u that im almost 4 years post op and have learned to eat so much better and am so proud of myself everytime i walk by a mirror.dont get discouraged just eat a little more often and keep those proteins going and ur vitamins.. good luck to u on ur journey to a new you!!!
   — cleo6_43

February 22, 2007
I'm 5 months post-op and I remember that as being normal. As time goes by you will be able to eat more. Don't forget your protein shakes and vitamins!!! Good luck!!!!!
   — Carol A.

February 22, 2007
DON'T worry!!! You'll be able to cosume food again soon enough~Be thankful that you can't so that you can use this time to lose more....I'm almost 7months post-op and have lost 110lbs. and holding at the moment. Now I can eat anything without a reaction, which isn't great! I find myself really having to make a conscious effort NOT to get back into the old habits that got me obese in the first place! Use this time to learn...and do be sure to have your protein shakes and vitamins daily! Congratulations! Trish
   — zoeysgrami

February 22, 2007
Aaryn, it is not at all unusual to just be able to eat a few bites. Take your time and don't be anxious. Be sure you keep your fluids and your vitamins up, these are so important. I drank a lot of milk to be sure I got my protein in, but do what you can to assure your protein is getting in. Your body needs this to recover and protect your organs, but what you are going through is not unusual. I would also encourage you, since you can only take a few bites to eat those few bites 4 to 6 times a day until you can take a little more. The pouch will stretch, it does this naturally (and sometimes with too much help from us, so be careful). The thing is, you have control. When you get the head hunger, or the lust to eat more than you should, have some things in place to prepare youself for that struggle. I know you probably think that that is not going to be a struggle for you yet, but your two bites now will turn to much more as time goes on. Enjoy that honeymoon period now of no desire to eat, and feeling way too full too soon, keep up the basics of water, exercise and protein, and keep an eye out for the changes. Pretty soon you will feel guilty for taking 10 bites of food and think you are gaining weight. It is a tough ride, full of head games, but if you prepare youself and do what your surgeon says, you have a good chance of success. I wish you well. Patricia P
   — Patricia P

February 25, 2007
Yes, that is normal.
   — Novashannon