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I mean take normal bites instead of baby bites and chew till you can’t chew anymore. Does it get better as we get further out in the process. I eat at restaurants too that doesn’t mean anything food is food. I am saying will I always feel like that is my food is stuck or will that feeling go away. I am trying to eat slow since I have always been a fast eater.

I am 6 weeks post op and I know I need to eat slow. Sometimes I forget and eat to fast and don't feel well. Does it ever pass the fact of eating super slow and can I eat like a normal person. Do I still need to chew 30 times before I swallow and take tiny bites forever or for now????

I was miserable until I started eating food. I missed it I would be upset or angry when people ate in front of me. I am 6 weeks post op and feel much better. It does get better!!!!

My doctor wants me to loose 8 pounds a month which is close to what you are loosing and if you think about it 6 pounds a month times 3 months it's still 18 pounds down. A loss is a loss hang in there and keep going at it!!!!

I know I can't have caffeine but can I get like a sugar free decaf skinny latte from Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks? I am really missing my coffee.

Has anyone tried shirataki noodles or miracle noodles. I also heard of miracle rice or Love my rice I was wondering if that was any good. Trying to find alternatives and recipes. People are raving about it but I used to love pasta and rice so would like to see if this really would be a great alternative.

I love pasta and I hope these taste somewhat like pasta. Does it taste or smell like fish. What type sauces do you use? Did you ever try the rice one?

I lost 32 pounds in three weeks but this week from week three going into week 4 I'm staying the same it's not dropping. Is it because I started eating pureed foods or what can it be. I'm so nervous that I am only going to loose a little bit. What is going on? I was so excited to loose weight and then it just stops. Please help me!!!

Thank you!!! This whole process is a big adjustment.

Thank you!!! This whole process is a big adjustment.

I'm three weeks out and measure 2 ounces and I eat like not even half maybe a quarter. Have no problem getting liquids down. I feel like I'm not eating enough. Is this ok or normal for now.

You can definitely drink again it may be a few months after surgery obviously not at the beginning. People can drink after just don't go overboard.

My doctor saids lettuce should be one of the last things to try not until you start solids and then make that one of the last foods to try.

From the week before Surgery and three weeks post op I lost 31 pounds so far.

I was wondering has anyone tried pasta and rice substitutes? I see birds eye makes zucchini and lentil pasta it's pasta made out of veggies don't know if anyone has anything else they tried or if they tried that. Looking for options in the future.

Congee is a broth made from rice. I think it will subside just don't eat or drink anything. Make sure you take your temperature and make sure you don't have a fever.

You can have broth but not made from rice. You should not have pasta or rice for a while. It's to heavy from your stomach.

I am on my third week and I am on puréed foods. Everyone has been telling me to try the ricotta bake. I made it tonight it tasted like heaven but after 3 bites I was sick. It was sitting in my chest and I felt like throwing up but didn't. Why would I feel like that if I was allowed this and I don't know what could have hurt me. I'm disappointed the one thing that actually taste good and I get sick. I feel like I will never eat my favorite foods ever again. I am so upset!!!

You have to see what your doctors plan is. I was three weeks post op and eating pureed foods in a week and a half I start soft foods for another two weeks. Then I start regular food. Every doctor is different.

I had surgery on Thursday and I have not gone to the bathroom since last Wednesday. It will be a week tomorrow. Is this normal or should I be concerned. I don't feel bloated or even have the feeling that I have to go. I'm getting concerned should I take a stool softener. Is this normal? Should I take something or just let it happen when it happens. Sorry to much info[emoji45]

I have been feeling the same way I am into my third week and just started feeling better. It could be I started puréed foods. It's a long journey but it's not something we can undo so let's do the best to work through it. I also constantly feel like I will never eat my favorite foods. That is not true it will take time but we will get there and then this will just be a memory the hardest part of this journey. Like someone told me food will always be there it's not going anywhere just take your time and do the right thing and we will get there. Hang in there!!!

I notice when I drink or eat I have like gurgling in my stomach or from throat down to stomach. I can't explain it really but I don't know if it's normal. It almost feels like I have to burp and it's stuck. I have no pain or anything. Someone please let me know what you think[emoji31]

I went to the doctor today and I can start puréed foods on Thursday because that will be exactly 2 weeks. He said I can not have chicken, tuna, or egg salad or even scrambled until two weeks after puréed. I want some other ideas of what to eat. I was looking forward to those things but I guess he knows best and another two weeks won't kill me. Anyone have other ideas?

When I go into puréed foods am I allowed to have egg salad and puréed tuna salad. I can have scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes just wondering. I needed different options so I don't get bored.

Thank you I know it's only two weeks so I will follow his orders. I want to eat retried beans and guacamole because it is puréed and he said yes to hummus