Eating @ 1 Month, 1 Week Post Op

[mgsmith72 30]

Question? I am 1 month and 1 week post op and I just can't eat. I am on regular foods now and I can only eat maybe 3 -4 spoonfuls and that's it. Is the normal for the most of us and the stage after surgery.

I also just recently got out of the hospital after 4 days due to a very low potassium. The entire time I was in there I didn't eat. The only things I ate were some peaches and oatmeal and 1 cup of coffee. Please shed some light on this for me because I am lost and worried.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

What exactly is 3 or 4 spoonfuls? Are you measuring your food? I eat 4-5 small meals a day. Depending on what the food is anywhere from 2-4 ounces. I am not hungry with the exception sometimes first thing in the morning but you have to eat. You should also be drinking at least 64 ounces of Water a day.

[mgsmith72 30]

What exactly is 3 or 4 spoonfuls? Are you measuring your food? I eat 4-5 small meals a day. Depending on what the food is anywhere from 2-4 ounces. I am not hungry with the exception sometimes first thing in the morning but you have to eat. You should also be drinking at least 64 ounces of Water a day.

My spoonfuls are just teaspoons, and yes I measure my food out. I usually only have maybe 2 ounces at a time but I find it hard to keep down. I have been to the doctor's and we didn't find anything like a leak or obstruction. How far are you out and did you have this type of problem at 1 month?

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I am at 36 days. I have not had this problem but am still on soft foods and still chew very well and eat slowly. Maybe this will help. Use a small plate and small utensils and concentrate on your chewing/eating when you do eat. I also am only having protein; no carbs or veggies(even soft ones) yet.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

My spoonfuls are just teaspoons, and yes I measure my food out. I usually only have maybe 2 ounces at a time but I find it hard to keep down. I have been to the doctor's and we didn't find anything like a leak or obstruction. How far are you out and did you have this type of problem at 1 month?

One other thing, you mentioned teaspoonfuls. When I put a portion in my mouth it is about a quarter of a teaspoon at a time, very little. Some sleevers use baby spoons to get the idea of eating very small portions.

[mdefabio 73]

Question? I am 1 month and 1 week post op and I just can't eat. I am on regular foods now and I can only eat maybe 3 -4 spoonfuls and that's it. Is the normal for the most of us and the stage after surgery.

I also just recently got out of the hospital after 4 days due to a very low potassium. The entire time I was in there I didn't eat. The only things I ate were some peaches and oatmeal and 1 cup of coffee. Please shed some light on this for me because I am lost and worried.

I didn't eat the whole time I was in the hospital and when I came home I didn't eat much either. Probably a couple of spoonfuls also. It's very normal. It will get better when your swollen stomach starts going down and healing. Make sure you're getting your fluids in (Protein shakes).

[Before 50 20]

I am almost weeks post-op and only had 3 days where I couldn't eat and that was when I had a problem with Constipation last week. I eat about 5-6 times a day and I am always starving when it is time to eat. I can only eat about 2 -3 ozs. at a time but an hour later I am starving again. I think everyone is different.

[lsereno 2,525]

I agree that everyone's different. Try greek yogurt, thinned a little with Water. Protein drinks are also helpful. Try different foods. For me, oatmeal was a no go, as was any kind of starch other than a bite or two of a saltine, for the first coupla months.

I did well with string cheese, lunch meat, tuna, applesauce, and melon chunks.

Lynda

[mgsmith72 30]

@Amazon13, I use one of my daughter plate for kids that have the 3 sections and I use a child's spoon. I do try to chew very well until it is almost liquid. Maybe I need to take more time in between my bites. Thanks.

@lynda, oatmeal is my savior! I can eat oatmeal fine just takes a little longer, but I can't do the applesauce too much.

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions.