Question:
I really what something small to eat

   — tamica D. (posted on March 23, 2009)


March 23, 2009
My Dr told me it was ok to eat pintos and cheese from Taco Bell. It tasted like heaven!!! You will probably only be able to eat a few bites but it will make a world of difference.
   — Carlyn M.

March 23, 2009
It is hard to not have what seems like real food for a long time. Not that you are hungry you just want to feel normal and eat. Try cream soups or tomato or split pea soup. These are creamy and not solids.
   — trible

March 23, 2009
i used a hot chocolate protein drink from bariatric choice to get thru this period
   — Bette Drecktrah

March 23, 2009
Oh for the love of God and all that's good in this world, DON'T DO IT! Stick to your plan!! Don't be like me and screw everything up right out of the gate. Please?
   — Marcie F.

March 23, 2009
Tamica, I have to tell you, I was just starting on my pureed foods and decided Chili was a wonderful idea. UNTIL, the beans came back to bite me. I had gas so bad and nothing helped. I was in pain most of the night. So the chili was not to bad just becareful of the beans and the gas. You will just have to try things because I have noticed a big difference in how my body has changed and how it reacts to different foods.
   — prudee2

March 23, 2009
Remember you body is trying to adjust to its new method of processing food. Try to stay with the plan. In the long run, you'll do better, That chili can bite you back big time. I didn't try chili (Wendy's) till I was 6 weeks out and even then I was a little scared.
   — gagini

March 23, 2009
I am where you are now. I eat creamy soups. try campbells cream of potato it has helped. I also eat sf fugdesicles they are very tasty. When all else fails, I take a nap. Hope this helps.
   — lanicole

March 23, 2009
Hang in there Hon, it gets better! Keep positive and rely on your suupport people to help you through the rough times. My favorite "get me through" food became V-8 hot spicy. It helped with alot of cravings and I got my veg's in! I'm 5 months out and I eat home made chili alot. I use black beans and pinto beans and have not had a gas problem. For something hot, try hot green tea. Living in the Midwest and having my surgery in November, I missed out on alot of ny favorite winter comfort foods, but after losing 90 pounds, I'm not missing the backaches! I also made a small pposter with pictures of my 2 boys and it read "why this is worth it". I kept it where I could see it. Enjoy your liquid menu. You'll be enjoying good food soon enough. Your body is still learning to do without what it THINKS it wants.
   — robinjyoung

March 23, 2009
I went through the same thing you are going through. Everyone always says that you don't get hungry for the first few months but believe me, I am here to dispute that! By the end of the first week I was ready to eat my arm! I cried and threw a fit because I felt like I was starving to death. But let me tell you, if out cab make it past the first month, you will be okay. I am almost at my third month post- op and I have found that I am okay! I am by starving and I still eat the foods I like, just in moderation and very carefully. I would suggest u don't do chili because of the gas from the beans. Try some broths ....my saviour was cream of chicken soup....it was good you would think I was eating a steak. Once I moved to the soups and potatoes....I started doing a lot better. You will get through this!
   — thundercat

March 23, 2009
This is where every surgeon has his or her own rules. I came home from the hospital on pureed foods. I'm now almost 7 mos post op RNY and have lost 128 lbs. I was eating pureed chicken (not as bad as you would think it would be), 2% fat cheeses, scrambled egg, and sugar free fudgesicles when I came home. Also tuna with 1 tsp fat free mayo as my surgeon and nutritionist both said flaked fish fillets were okay. You can and will make it through. I still rarely feel hungry, it's mostly my head telling me I need to chew something. Hang in there!
   — norakeno

March 23, 2009
Tamica, let me tell you of what happened to a woman in Youngstown, Ohio. At three days post op LAP/RNY she ate a Chinese dinner, perforated her incision and died. Does that scare you? It sure did me.
   — Muggs

March 23, 2009
Hello, Every Doctor has his or her on rules and regulations. My Dr. said I could eat re-fried beans w/cheese from taco bell, chili from Wendy's, eggs, cottage cheese, and some other. This is what I eat all the time. I do venture out and try some other things, but pretty much stick to this diet. The beans has never given me gas, but then I do not have gas.... I am a burper....lol Just remember, protein first.... VERY IMPORTANT TO GET IN PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS WITH YOUR FOOD...or you will get sick like me.... have a very good day
   — daizi55

March 24, 2009
I had surgery on March 6th of this year, I just started eating "crispy & soft" food on Friday of last week. I know exactly what you are going through but don't get off your plan. It is only a total of three weeks, and I stuck to the plan and lost 23 lbs in those three weeks! Also, try chewing sugar free gum it may give the sensation of eating. :)
   — sydsyd

March 24, 2009
I started on pureed foods immediately and lost about 40ish pounds the first month with no infections, ripped lines or some of the other crazy stories...You cannot eat a meal if you TRIED! ...If you are going to eat food and I am not telling you to do that against your doctors suggestions...but if you do decide to do it...Puree it. Start with something very smooth if at all! (cottage cheese, yogurt, refried beans and only cooked veggies) Even soups...If they have any whole foods in it...toss it in a blender or mini food processor...I got food seriously stuck at year 2!!! Just a little piece of roasted tomatoe or pepper skin and that was quite a painful/scary experience...It's very hard to learn not to swallow before you are done chewing...and that is the reason for pureed foods to start...THis way you KNOW what food should "feel" like (texture, consistancy) before you try to down it! LOL I remember once newly post op...I made a roasted ham for the family...and I ripped a piece off and threw it in my mouth outta habit and I almost swallowed it before it was well chewed then I remembered...OMIGOD!!!! I cannot even imagine what would have happened! When the time is right and you begin eating...Eat in a quiet, peaceful place without stress and really focus on eating so you do not hurt yourself, but where you can pay attention to your pouch and the food entering your pouch...But those of us whose surgeons have us eating pureed foods from the start KNOW that it can and is done without needing to pray god first, for goodness sake! SHEESH!!
   — .Anita R.

March 24, 2009
Don't feel too terrible. It's a hard adjustment. If you just want the tastes of something, take a big bite, chew a few times then spit it out. You just have to make sure you don't swallow. If you think you might swallow, don't try it. I didn't do this during that recovery period because nothing sounded good to me. Now a days, I do use the chew and spit diet when it's a food that I know I can't tolerate. This two week period feels like a long time but it will end soon. Hugs
   — Corina C




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