Question:
What do you guys eat?

I'm 5 weeks post op, down 39 lbs and I was just wondering...what did you other post ops eat at 5 weeks? I've been experimenting, and throwing up a lot. I'm not sure if I'm eating too much or just pushing myself and trying things I shouldn't be eating yet. Actually....because of this, I'm not really eating too much at all. And worried about that too. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!    — Robin O. (posted on October 11, 2001)

October 11, 2001
Make sure you are not eating to fast. Put a clock in the kitchen/dinning room with you and make sure your meal last 20 to 30 minutes. Also weigh and measure your food to make sure your not eating to much. Good Luck
   — Robin C.

October 11, 2001
Hi, I am 2 weeks post - op.... Some of the things I eat Tuna salad- 2- 3 oz 2-3 riz.. I eat cream of wheat all most every morn.. 3-4 oz.. rost beef off of kids meal from Arbys.1/3 backed pork chop put in blender.. mashed potatos. 1/3 baked potato... squash, green beans, corn.. 1-inch of corn bread stick.. suger free freeze pops..baked hambuger 1/3 pattie in blender..suger free-- fat free yogert,, TCBY.. ( Doctor said you should lose a pound a day.. if you are losing more you are not eating enough... also if you are not losting a pound... you could be on a platu...) you should never eat over 1100. cal. if you are still tring to lose weight...( And DON"T drink & Eat at same time you will get sick!!) your tinny tummy can't hold it all at once,, wait 20- 30 min between eating & Drinking
   — Deborah M.

October 11, 2001
I ate soft ,mushy , wet things. Like bean soup ,mashed beans,not whole. Cottage cheese , refried beans&cheese. Even regular cooked chicken mixed with some broth and blended , not real smooth. Cheese omlette with one egg ,1 slice of cheese. Stuff like that. Eat slow and chew well even if it is cottage cheese. I was told chew each mouthful 25 times. Digestion begins in the mouth. Even if 25 is too much you will get the feel of it.
   — Rose A.

October 11, 2001
I'm at five weeks too. I haven't had a problem with anything I've tried, and that includes beef, chicken, tuna, vegetables and pasta. Before swallowing, I chew each bite very carefully until it's liquified. Then I try to wait a minute or two before putting another bite in my mouth. Good luck finding your stride.
   — BlueGray

October 11, 2001
While I agree with what has been posted, I think that you need to know that your experiencing what others have gone through as well and that "this too shall pass". I felt I was eating the types of foods recommended here from week 4-about week 12 and went through the throwing up like you are and wondering about whether I was eating enough. I personally really have felt a big change as of the third month (I am one week shy of 4 months now). I have not thrown up in at least 3 weeks and the last few times I did it was only the foamy stuff really. I do really believe in and feel good about taking the protein supplements in order to insure that I get in my protein because I have and cannot eat the right amount from food sources. Email me if you would like! Good luck and congrats on your weight loss.
   — Molly S.