Question:
I am afraid to eat cause afraid it will hurt my pouch

I had m surgey on Jan 18th i am afraid to do anything to hurt my stomach .. Nutwants me to try to introduce soft and reg food. Sometimes i think that i am eating to much i never feel full?    — mich_rny1-18-2007 (posted on March 3, 2007)

March 3, 2007
i never felt full... i found out what the size of my pouch was and measured my foods so i didn't over eat. slowly introduce yourself to the foods, remember what you tolerated pre op you may not post...your at the trial and error stage now.. try measuring your foods to the size of your pouch, it helps. kk@goal
   — tinalivesay

March 3, 2007
I am at 3 weeks and am starting to introduce soft foods - cottage cheese, shrimp cocktail, tuna, crackers, fruit, etc. I try one new thing a day to every two days - taking it slow. My nut gave us 10 example meals - measured foods - if you are interested, email me at [email protected]. Like the other posted suggested - measure your food to the size of your pouch and do not over eat. I don't necessarily feel full - like traditionally full, but I do feel fulfilled and satisfied after eating a "meal".
   — jammerz

March 3, 2007
I had my RNY on 9 Jan. so not far off from you and am on regular foods now. Start slowly introducing soft foods and as the others have said measure measure measure. I have been really lucky and had only one incident of upchucking what I ate and it was because I drank too soon after eating. Didn't make that mistake again. It is all a learning experience. Chew everything really well before swallowing and take very small bites when you move on to regular foods. The feeling of fullness is not the same as before but as the other writter said you do feel satisfied. If you overeat you will know it. I get a pain in my uper left chest to start with and at that I stop because I know if I continue it is going to come up. Lesson learned. Best of Luck on your journey. You can do it just take it slow and easy. God Bless
   — njkbutton

March 3, 2007
Michelle... hi.. I had my RNY on Halloween.. was introducing soft foods in week 2-3. It did help with the full feeling. Of course, I had a problem drinking more than a couple of swallows at a time. I can now drink a couple of ounces at a time and it makes it easier to get the fluids in. But advancing will keep your stomach full longer as it will take a little longer for the food vs liquids to digest. good luck to you and welcome to the loser's bench... Kari
   — Kari_K

March 4, 2007
Michelle, thanks for your question. It is a normal thing for some of us to fear eating. After all, eating is a real problem and knowing when to stop and how to avoid and fight those pesky urges to eat and oh the head games, wow, it is all such a challenge. I am 3 years out, and it is a challenge every day. Michelle, you need to eat. Soft foods are good for you now, and it is ok if your doctor says you are ready. Start very slowly and avoid foods that are too hard right now. Real guilt comes from doing something wrong. Eating is NOT wrong, so your guilt is false guilt. Maybe start with warm soups or foods that are through the blender. Small portions and go slow. You need to eat, so don't be afraid to start. Just battle one day at a time, and your fight is not just for weight loss, but for your health. Take care. Patricia P
   — Patricia P