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Eating after VSG

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Dora

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It's been a very interesting journey with my eating since having the VSG surgery. To be honest, a large part of choosing the VSG over the band had to do with eating. I just didn't want to give up some foods. I just wanted the tool to help me with the quantity that I could eat.

 

In the first couple of weeks, I got sick A LOT! I know it was because of eating too fast, drinking at the same time and just plain over-eating. At this stage (8 weeks), I'm much better now. I'm figuring out what's best for me & my body.

 

I can't eat much (a 4 oz. stomach doesn't hold much lol), but I do need to eat often. I try to have something (cocoa almonds, pita bites, etc) every couple of hours. By eating more frequently it helps me not to be starving and just "inhale" my food and then be sick! I still struggle with eating slowly & chewing. It's soooo hard to change such an ingrained habit!

 

I have been out to eat several times. I don't stress eating out at all. I have a plastic card requesting that I be allowed to order from the children's menu because of WLS - if I want to use it. I have only once so far. Other times, the places we've gone, (primarily Mexican...which I totally LOVE!!!) I just order the Side Items or share with my friend or hubby.

 

I've been reading some on this site as well as ObesityHelp.com and have learned that there are terms for VSG actions. I just learned about the term "Sliming"...at least the name of what has happened to me. I must say its a relief to know I'm typical. LOL

 

I beginning to not stress food/eating. What a relief! That's what is so empowering to me...I now can take a bite or two of something and be done. Now don't get me wrong, its still a struggle sometimes: it tastes so good, it's a shame to 'waste' this much food, I know I can eat some more, etc. However, I LOVE the feeling of knowing that I WILL/AM succeeding at weightloss!

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I'm having surgery with Dr Almanza on Sept 3rd and this is one of my beggiest fears. I've always been a fast eater, so I know this is going to be quite challenging for me. I'm mainly afarid of getting sick and busting my staple line. FOr how long after your surgery were you getting sick?

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Congrats on choosing an excellent doctor & facility! As for being a fast eater, yes, that will be the challenge. I have such a hard time with that especially when I'm hungry & haven't eaten in several hours. My husband even coaches me, "Eat slow, chew!" LOL Don't be worried about busting your staple line. Once the surgery is over, you can't have anything but liquids anyway. You will hear different opinions on how long to be on liquids after surgery. Personally, I continued on liquids for only 1 more week. I then added in Soft Foods (mashed pots, refried beans, fresh soft fruits, soups with soft pasta, veggies). As for getting sick with eating, it didn't happen EVERY

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(sorry...hit Enter/Post button accidently) ...it didn't happen EVERY time I ate, but initially it happened several times ONCE I began solid foods. It happened when I ate TOO FAST or TOO MUCH. The hardest things are to take it slow and figure out just how much you can eat. It's a learning process. Don't get scared or discouraged. You're going do great!!

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I got to thinking, I don't think in my Blog I ever mentioned my doctor so let me be proud to report: I was sleeved by Dr. Almanza at Jerusalem Hospital on June 10! They are wonderful people!

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Thank you for sharing! It's good to read about life afterwards. Did you get the plastic card for restruants from the doctor?

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