I Can't Eat Anymore (Gross)

[peacequeen 434]

They called, I got scripts and all is much better so far. If I'm feeling worse tomorrow,, they want me to come in. I'm cutting back on solids and getting more liquids in so I don't get dehydrated. They want me to slow down when I'm eating and chew the heck out of my food..and it's helping with the nausea and my bowels finally moved. I think it was just a different couple of days for me and after my leak,,and tpn I'm just getting to know how things are working and how to do it. I didn't know eating would be so complicated with the sleeve..I knew I'd be eating less but it's like you have to have a schedule and routine,,timing plays a big role.

[Catracks 865]

I find if I rush and don't chew it will simply reverse direction after a very uncomfortable interlude. You have to give yourself time to be able to tell when you are full. Pushing past that will not work for the sleeve. There is nowhere for it to go except right back up the esophagus.

Glad you got help. Our bodies survive quite well on liquids. Take your Vitamins though.

[christin 54]

You are so right about eating being complicated. I feel like I have a huge "to do" list every day since surgery! Protein grams, Fluid, Vitamins, etc. etc. You have to time the liquids just right too since you have to wait an hour in between meals. I still don't feel like I am on a normal schedule.

Glad you are feeling better!