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I had GS surgery 6/27 and everything was great for the first 6 weeks. Then when it was time to start eating regular foods, I have had multiple episodes of vomiting after eating LESS than what a small meal would be. it seems like if i take one extra bite, my sleeve revolts and I vomit--sometimes everything, sometimes just saliva (a lot of it). I m supposed to be eating 7-8 1-ounce serving of Protein a day , plus 2 fruits, 2 veggies, and a little fat and starch. I never get that much protein so I drink a pure Protein shake with 30 grams of protein so i am at least almost halfway to the goal. I am supposed to be drinking 64 ounces of Fluid and usually don't get even half that. I have been going out to restaurants a lot because of company and try to find things on the menu that will meet the goals, but it is hard. I've done stupid things like trying to eat a scone and a half English muffin. Bread things are not good but i want them! My weight loss since my first visit to Dr. on 3/31 is 45 lbs, most of it during pre-surgical diet and post surgery. My stomach never feels good or normal--its either too full or growling. I don't seem to get the feeling of fullness until it is too late. Any ideas on "reading" my sleeve better? How is my wight loss? i feel I should be losing faster.

My old habit of meeting friends at restaurants as "recreation and connecting" and having to plan/prepare meals for company (we have a vacation place with lots of company all summer) are two real issues. I've found Vietnamese and thai places will do almost anything for you, pep and ingredient wise, though. My surgeon's PA also said my sleeve might have been made "a little on the tight side" but that it would stretch some over the next year or so. Love the idea of freezing berries for winter, Shelterdog.

Lipsticklady, I am "allowed" a half muffin (or a quarter bagel, or a half a wheat wrap, etc.)but only after Protein is accomplished for the day. The scone...well i was having "coffee" (Water for me) with a friend and I nibbled it. It got stuck because I'd drunk the water first. Bad bad bad I am doing all kinds of things wrong, I know. I read the book the hospital gave me every few days. It says 4-5 small meals a day. But i hate eating ALL the time, so maybe I tried the scone because i liked them in the old days. No food ever appeals to me today. It is always unpleasant to eat. And yes, i have now spoken to the nut about all this--and will start back with therapist after Labor Day.

Well, my Brigham & Women's nutritionist has me on the two Flintstones chewables plus a Calcium supplement, plus a b12 supplement daily. She also added a Vitamin D supplement. I have started Biotin for the hairloss fun that is coming down the road.

Shelterdog, you and I are very similar in weight/height and surgery time. I KNOW I have to slow down eating but it is generally so unpleasant that I feel I'm rushing to get it done. Eating is never pleasant. I dream that it could be--a yummy slice of farm fresh tomato with a bit of mozzarella and basil. But i eat that--and feel like vomiting. I also have to start exercising more. I think that will help constipation. I am taking stool softeners every day and now 60 cal. pack of prunes a day. Good luck to you on your 50 lb/3months goal.

It is a lot of food and I can't do it...this is a problem because I am a direction follower! The nutritionist says do as much Protein as possible and same with fluids . I like your, idea, Suzzzz, about waiting 5-10 minutes to see if you are done eating. Will try. Will also try another half shake which will get me to 45 grams. But i want those fresh farm-grown tomatoes, peaches and apples. They are on my "approved list" but I guess I can't eat em till the protein is in. argghhhhhh

My hospital nutritionist recommended Flintstones chewable Multivitamins. I take two a day. Kind of like a childhood flashback every day! They are inexpensive too.