Question:
2 weeks post op and eating a lot more than other people I know... WHY??

I had RNY surgery 10-23-08. I have 3 phases and and am currently on the 2nd phase, I am allowed to have liquids, cottage cheese, pureed foods, and soft foods chewed a lot - no bigger than a pea. I spoke with a girl who had this done and she said that she couldnt eat even half of a pudding cup when she was 2wk out. Throughout the day today I had 3/4 of a scrambled egg, 1 pudding cup, 1/2 of a mashed potato, 1 cup of skim milk, and 1 serving of carnation instant breakfast. She said she couldnt get any of that down and Im having no issues at all. I havent felt "hungry" or "full" since surgery... Am I screwing up?? HELP!!    — LauraMarie (posted on November 7, 2008)

November 7, 2008
Hi hon. You're not screwing up. I couldn't have the soft foods until after two weeks, but my eating is about the same as yours. I had my surgery on August 22, 2006. The only time I run into trouble is if I try to eat that last bite when I am not really hungry any more. You are doing great!
   — katiecakes

November 7, 2008
Sorry I meant to say I had my surgery in 2008, not 2006
   — katiecakes

November 7, 2008
You're doing fine.She might have had more swelling than you did. I know for me, I was very swollen to the point of not being able to leave the hospital for 4 days because nothing would go down during the barium swallow test. You're not eating too much, I would maybe add a protein shake instead of some of the other stuff. It looks like you might need more protein, but other than that, it's not too much in my opinion.
   — Teresa V.

November 7, 2008
Sounds like you are doing great, consider yourself lucky. Some people have a very difficult time getting anything down for a time after surgery, some people are able to. Everyone is different. Remember to focus on protein and drink lots of fluids and you'll do great. Dawn Vickers
   — DawnVic

November 7, 2008
fluids are not considered food..even if they are protein shakes, so you are fine. Tho I would stick to the food plan your doctor gave you. And if they didn't, ask for one. You should be eating about 6 teaspoons of food right now. and I mean 6 tsp as measured in a medicine cup..not big teaspoons from your drawer. Ask for a medicine cup if they didn't give you one. ..I am 4 1/2 months out and still measure my food...i eat 2 ounces now..and its all i can do to get that in. 2 ounces is two medicine cups. I hope this has been helpful! Keep up the good work!! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

November 7, 2008
Don't be discouraged! Everyone's body is different, and heals at different rates. Keep up the good work!! -Darlene
   — dadebrito