Post-op Phase 2 - Hesitancy

[nursepez 152]

This is my first post...but I have been reading the great information and posts on this site for the past couple of weeks.

I am 2 weeks post-op and tomorrow starts phase 2 of my diet...soft and/or pureed foods. I have been on mostly liquds for nearly 4 weeks (pre-op diet and 1st 2 weeks post-op). It was really difficult at first. My first week post-op I actually grieved for the foods I left behind and I had strong cravings...for things like cheez-its...of all things...lol.

But this last week, those cravings have been left behind. I'm not focused on eating and foods...which is huge for me. I'm working on getting in my Protein, H2O and supplements. And I feel great. And I'm losing weight.

So, what's my problem? Tomorrow I'm supposed to move Phase 2...and I'm nervous about introducing food back into my diet. I'm still supposed to have 2 Protein shakes per day but slowly introduce soft mushy foods.

Did anyone else feel hesitant about moving to Phase 2?

[joatsaint 2,814]

I was hesitant only because I was so happy with the steady weight loss on the liquid diet. I was afraid I would "break the spell" and stop losing weight if I started eating regular food again. And I was afraid my new stomach would stretch and hold more food, but it didn't happen. I still continue to lose weight.

The good side to going to mushies, is that they stick with me. liquids don't, I almost immediately felt empty after drinking my meal.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I was excited and happy but kept it simple. now i worry about introducing simple carbs back into my diet...

[nursepez 152]

Thanks for your thoughts. I started my phase 2 this morning with 1/4 cup of soft scrambled eggs and a tablespoon of refried Beans. All very yummy. Still feeling quite full many hours later...trying to get in more Protein so had 1/2 Protein Shake. Not sure how to get all the food and liquids in. Sipping all day.