1Raine

Hello Everyone, Im new here & I hope someone can help. I’m 6 days post-op and I can’t seem to get all of my liquids in. It’s so hard for me to get used to only taking 1 or 2 sips at a time. I practiced so much during pre-op but it’s much different now that I’m sleeved. I know it takes time to heal and I’m still swollen. I just feel a little down that I’m not doing better. My last day in the hospital, I finished almost all of my water and was eating broth as well. Now when I eat broth, I feel full after a few spoonfuls. I’m using toddler spoons, btw. Has anyone else experienced this?

Congrats! I know you’re excited. I’m a couple days from stage 3 and I’m soooo looking forward to it! I’m ready to chew again. I’m also interested in what recipes everyone has to share 😁

@EmCaMom I tried your suggestion and it worked out great, thanks!!! I’m also getting in more liquids. I bought some 8 oz bottles of water. I think because they’re smaller I don’t feel so intimidated. I’m adding mint, lemon, etc. I’m just ready for the soft food phase. I’m so over purées.

I’ve tried popsicles but they seem to upset my stomach as well. Anything too sweet or too salty. I wasn’t huge on sweets to begin with. Salty treats were my thing lol. I’m a gassy mess. I can’t eat anything with my tummy bloating. I thought that maybe I’m eating too fast. Im still trying to figure that part out. @esskay77 thank you for your reply, and your encouragement. I’m glad I decided to utilize this message board. It really helps.

@Frustr8 Thank you for your encouragement. Your messages mean a lot to me. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one going through this, and that there are people that have gone through the same thing and figured it out. It gives me hope lol.

Thanks for the encouragement!! I have my follow up visit in a couple days. I guess I just need to be patient with myself. Thanks again for the suggestions.