9 Days After Surgery

[marleamay 11]

Looking for help as I am concerned about how much I am able to eat already. I had my surgery 9 days ago, and for the past few days, I seem to be able to eat more bites than I should. I was told to quit eating when I get an uncomfortable feeling, and if I don't stop at that point I would vomit. I have quit when I feel uncomfortable, but today, I ate 7 or 8 bites of scrambled eggs, and did not get that feeling. I'm worried something may be wrong, as everyone else seems to be able to take only 3 or 4 bites in the first month. Anyone else experience this, or have any thoughts? Thanks.

[UTGal99 327]

How tall are you? They say taller people have larger stomachs.

What size bougie did your doc use?

Are you a quick healer? Maybe you don't have as much swelling as others.

Everyone's experience can/will be different. I would say if you don't have any pain I am sure you are fine. If you had a leak and food pouring out, you would know it...

[marleamay 11]

How tall are you? They say taller people have larger stomachs.

What size bougie did your doc use?

Are you a quick healer? Maybe you don't have as much swelling as others.

Everyone's experience can/will be different. I would say if you don't have any pain I am sure you are fine. If you had a leak and food pouring out' date=' you would know it...[/quote']

Thanks for your reply. I have my first post-op appointment August 14, but have been worrying the last few days. I have heard different horror stories about what can go wrong. I am 5'7", and I am a quick healer. When I had a c-section 12 years ago, everyone was amazed at how quick I recovered. Thanks again.....you made me feel better.

[LaBelle509 326]

There are days when you will be to eat more than the day before or less. As long as you stop eating when comfortably full/satisfied. Listen to your body. You will know when you are pushing yourself too far. The swelling is going down so you will be able to consume more. But you will notice when you eat a high Protein meal, you feel full quicker and eat less. And the bulkier the protein in the meal, the longer you will stay full.

[marleamay 11]

There are days when you will be to eat more than the day before or less. As long as you stop eating when comfortably full/satisfied. Listen to your body. You will know when you are pushing yourself too far. The swelling is going down so you will be able to consume more. But you will notice when you eat a high Protein meal' date=' you feel full quicker and eat less. And the bulkier the Protein in the meal, the longer you will stay full.[/quote']

Thanks LaBelle509. When I read about other peoples experiences, it makes me think I'm doing something wrong because what I'm going through is different. My surgeon had told me I could begin eating pretty much all Proteins including meats, once I left the hospital. Just to make sure I chewed until it was mush, etc. So I have been eating eggs, grilled chicken breast, tuna, etc. since my surgery. In the hospital, they had me eating eggs, hamburger, etc. Granted, I could not eat more than 3 or 4 bites of any of it, but this morning, I ate about 7 or 8 bites of eggs, and probably could have eaten more, but made myself stop. Anyway, I go to my primary doctor tomorrow so will talk to her. May also call my surgeons office to run it by them.....they said to call with any questions, so.....thanks again for the response.

[flipflop 28]

I'm day 9 also, but I can only have mushy foods. I can eat about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup at a time, but that really just started yesterday. I'm mostly eating thick Soups and re-fried Beans.< /p>