Is this normal?

[brina757 0]

I am 2 weeks post op right now and yesterday I had a few pieces of white chicken (very well chewed) and some mashed potatoes. I ate a bite every few min but i really wasnt getting full. Is that normal? Was anyone else able to eat pureed foods this early out? My stomach handled it pretty well although i should still be on full liquids for another 8 days.

[Khy 16]

I was put on pureed foods at 2 weeks and easy solids at 4 weeks. I had a very uneventful recovery ( as my doctor puts it) so maybe that is why he advanced my diet.

Khy

[AnneG 7]

I am 2 weeks post op right now and yesterday I had a few pieces of white chicken (very well chewed) and some mashed potatoes. I ate a bite every few min but i really wasnt getting full. Is that normal? Was anyone else able to eat pureed foods this early out? My stomach handled it pretty well although i should still be on full liquids for another 8 days.

Aren't you a bit worried about eating things you "shouldn't" be eating?

[ChooseToChange 19]

My doc advanced me to smooshies at my one week follow up. I was on solid foods at week 3.5, mostly fish and seafood products. Granted they are well chewed and artfully chosen. I have not had trouble with anything new. I had 2 ribs one night in week 4 and they went down heavy so I will postpone those for awhile. Everyone is different. Find your tell and then plan on under eating.

[kellyw74 258]

I don't know what plan your dr. has you on for your food stages, but you really should follow them. They give them to us for a reason and eating things we shouldn't too early CAN cause damage. Be careful!!

Kelly

[MeMeMEEE 206]

My understanding is that you are still healing at that stage and the "full" signal may not be present. Follow your rules so you don't do damage!

[Rebel 9]

I agree. Please don't feel like we are ganging up on you but you definitely don't want a leak. I have heard horror stories from people that didn't wait to introduce the next phase and were on liquids for months instead of the few intended weeks . I had surgery on 9/6 and believe me I am SO READY to chew something.. but I am waiting cause I do not want to cause any damage. Plus I have to start adhering to eating rules now or this won't be successful for me. Still having bad hunger pangs though so if anyone has any tips, please share them.