2 Week + Post Op Food Tolerance

[CaliKat 153]

I am 15 days post-op and was cleared to transition from liquids to yogurt, cottage cheese and soft poached eggs. She upp'd me to 100g/ protein- so I will have to start eating to meet those goals.

I made a poached egg yesterday- and based on what I was hearing on the forum- expected to only be able to eat a bite or so without being stuffed. I ended up being able to eat the whole thing (whites only in about 15 min) and I was satisfied and full- but not stuffed. I also was comfortably able to eat 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese for lunch and was satisfied- not full, not desiring more food. I also can drink liquids & Protein Shakes rather quickly- 10oz in 45 min or so).

I KNOW everyone has different "normals" and we have to find our own and I also understand that solids and complex foods will be more filling but IS THIS NORMAL?

Thanks,

Kat

[Lilee84 648]

Based on the knowledge that everyone's experience is different and everyone's sleeve tolerates things differently, I'd say it's totally normal. I for one am jealous that it's going so well for you - there are many of us who are still having trouble even months out!

[PdxMan 4,292]

The amount of swelling is going to be different for everybody, so the restriction early out is going to be quite varied as well. I'd say you are totally normal.

[topgun 63]

Enviably normal. It took me an extra week to get to soft foods. Way to go!

[kiki19 16]

I am easily able to get down 64 oz in a day...soups, Protein Shakes, Water, and coffee is about the extent of my diet at this point. I start soft foods next Tuesday. I was wondering the same thing. I realize that then I will have to start following the no water 30 minutes before to one hour after a meal...and, hopefully, my mealtimes will be more controlled. I just try to constantly drink something at this point. I really need to transition to more water when I start consuming more food. I am glad there are others who say they can consumer liquids fairly easily and food fairly easily, just don't want it to be too easily for me.

[kyllfalcon 768]

I am 5 weeks out and while on soft foods I had the same experience as you. Every day I transition a little more to normal foods, and as I go I have noticed a little more restriction with normal foods, particularly meats. It was all I could do to eat my first salmon patty last night, but I did it! Man, was it good!!

I also recently learned that stomachs come in all sizes, some little, some medium, some whoppers. If the stomach is short it has less capacity to begin with, then when sleeved, it is more narrow but the same length. A longer stomach, when sleeved, is more narrow, but is still long. So all of us have varying capacities even after being sleeved. I must have a long one! Maybe you do too.

[CaliKat 153]

thanks for all the replies- glad to know im "normal"!

I have been so lucky with this surgery and a very easy recovery (so far & knock-on-wood). I know there are many sleevers out there that have hardships and dificulties and I never forget to count my blessings!