Question:
I am 5 weeks post-op, is it normal to feel bad after every meal for about and hour?

I feel bad, ie. lethargic, nauseous, just gross, after I eat, regardless of what I'm eating. I just don't feel right which is causing me to not eat much at all. I have lost 27 pounds so far but lost this in the first 3 weeks and haven't lost any these last 2 weeks. I'm confused, any encouragement would be appreciated.    — Terri L. (posted on February 10, 2002)

February 10, 2002
i felt pretty much the same way for the first two months. Then it started getting better
   — paula B.

February 10, 2002
I found that that feeling gradually got better and then disappeared for the most part after the first 2-3 months. However, I also realized that even though I was eating much less than before the surgery, I was still having a tendency to eat too fast and take bites that were too big. My surgeon suggests that his post-ops use an infant feeding spoon during the first weeks, so that they can have a better idea of the "correct" size of their bite-portions. When I did that, and slowed down, the "yucky" feelings were much better. I am now almost 2 years post-op, and the only time I feel bad now is when I have "forgotten the rules" and have eaten too much, too fast. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

February 10, 2002
I feel the same way if I eat too fast or eat too much. It helps to cut your food in to tiny bite size portions. Also, do you weigh your food? You can buy a food scale at any wal-mart type store and they are really cheap. I paid $4.00 for mine. While you are at the store, buy your self a cocktail fork and a baby spoon. They force you to eat small portions. Put your fork or spoon down on your plate between bites. This will make you eat slower. It is a painful lesson to learn. You will feel sooooo much better if you eat tiny bites and eat slowly.
   — RODEO CLOWNS S.

February 11, 2002
You didn't say how much food of what kind you are putting into what size pouch. If your pouch was 1 oz, then you probably will be most comfy putting no more than 2 oz in it of solid food. But eating a tiny meal every 2-3 hours. How does water taste?
   — vitalady

February 11, 2002
I am 7 weeks post-op. I felt yucky after I ate too, but I LEARNED that i was eating too much, not chewing, and eating too fast!! So after some pain.... I eat really slow, chew, chew, chew, and try not to let myself really get toooooo hungry, because then I tend to eat my old way, fast, and inhaling food. Good Luck, It will get better.
   — Cindee A.