I had my post op appt today...

[spoiltmom 44]

My diet sheet says to start incorporating solid foods on Friday but the doc said I can go ahead now If I'm hungry.

I wanted to start slow so when I got home I had some ham salad. No crackers, no bread. I ate a little of it and I still felt hungry but I also felt a sort of pressure in my chest. I thought maybe something was stuck so I stopped. I feel fine now though. Is the pressure normal?

[TheUrbanWasteland 0]

As I'm only 1 month out (yay!!!) I can only say what I felt... I'm supposed to be on soft foods. I tried some very well soaked quinoa puffs and after 3 teaspoons I had that same feeling (but I still have complete restriction)... I figured I would try it again in a week to see if I could tolerate it any better.

Just go slow and if something doesnt agree with you, try it next week

Good luck !

Rach.

[elcee 3,341]

Be very careful with cold meats such as ham. if you eat them too quickly or don't chew properly they can cause issues. because they are thin anyway they can be difficult to eat correctly. I have had issues with cold meats a number of times!

[tylee72198 10]

I know that if I haven't chewed well enough, that I get that pressure. It hurts, and I guess it is your reminder to chew, chew, and then chew some more.

[jamelyn1979 1]

My diet sheet says to start incorporating solid foods on Friday but the doc said I can go ahead now If I'm hungry.

I wanted to start slow so when I got home I had some ham salad. No crackers, no bread. I ate a little of it and I still felt hungry but I also felt a sort of pressure in my chest. I thought maybe something was stuck so I stopped. I feel fine now though. Is the pressure normal?

WOW, congrats on the move to solid foods!! Very jealous :smile2: I'm still in my pureed stage until Tuesday when I can move onto mushy food.

Thanks for the info regarding the chest pressure! That's a good tip to know. Did you get your 1st fill yet? If not, did you get your date scheduled for the fill?

[Ocnlvr 1]

Did anyone have this Chest pressure feeling when you were on the liquid stage? I feel it when I take a deep breath in, thanks guys. :smile2:

[spoiltmom 44]

WOW, congrats on the move to solid foods!! Very jealous :smile2: I'm still in my pureed stage until Tuesday when I can move onto mushy food.

Thanks for the info regarding the chest pressure! That's a good tip to know. Did you get your 1st fill yet? If not, did you get your date scheduled for the fill?

My first fill will be 9/21. I can't wait!