Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I keep reading these words over and over and to be honest it's probably a good thing because it's scaring the crap out of me.

Can we be a little bit more specific though. What can we swallow?

How excessive does the chewing have to be?

Can a pineapple tidbit go down? Or is that too big? I am just trying to get an idea in my head on the right size of food to swallow.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What you can swallow will depend on how much fill (and therefore restriction) you have a different stages. When post op swelling goes down and there is little or no fill then you can eat what ever you like!!

More restriction means not so easy to eat, makes you think about everthing you put in your mouth and you will work out for yourself what will and will not work for you.

Don't panic!! It's a learning curve and that is one of the reasons they put fill in so slowly; so you can adapt at every stage and learn.

Edited by jalomum
spelling!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon told me not to swallow anything larger than an M & M. One of my pills I hate is a med. size capsul and I don't have a problem with it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×