Eating

[nyorker 67]

At what point will i be able to bbq and enjoy a cheeseburger? I am having surgery in June..

[soocalchic 1,087]

Are you serious get surgery first them think about hotdogs and cheeseburgers later lol you're gonna feel horrible and think what have I done to myself after surgery trust you won't be craving hot dogs or burgers or BBQ for a bit

[nyorker 67]

Are you serious get surgery first them think about hotdogs and cheeseburgers later lol you're gonna feel horrible and think what have I done to myself after surgery trust you won't be craving hot dogs or burgers or BBQ for a bit

I just want to make sure at some point i can use my bbq and eat a full burger.. All i keep reading is how people are sipping Water and taking small bites..

[Sleevin'It 57]

It will be a while before you're able to eat those things. I'm guessing at maybe 6 months postop. I'm 3 wks postop now and am barely eating any meats. It's takes time because of healing and swelling. Good luck!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

You have two topics so far and you've asked about eating steak, hot dogs, cheeseburgers and BBQ. Have you had at nutrition consult? Perhaps you need to sit down with him/her and with a support group to hear what your diet is going to be like before you go through surgery. The things you are asking about are not in the best interest of your new stomach, new lifestyle or your weightloss.

[yazzy 105]

i not sure you could ever really have a whole cheeseburger in one sitting even down the line....(at least not the burgers my sister would bbq))!!!!!!!! LOL

[sharonintx 1,275]

yeah - the full burger is going to be an issue. I'm 2 mos. out and can eat the BBQ, burger, or whatever but after a few bites I'm full. That's why I had this surgery. Its the ultimate in Portion Control. It will still be a while post op before you want any of these things. And when you are able to digest them, a lot of times its just not worth the trouble. You learn quickly which foods are easier to eat than others.

[pottergirl 261]

most can enjoy all the foods post op they loved pre op, just smaller portions. you will eat smaller bites, chew longer and probably enjoy conversation in between bites. don't fret

[******** 397]

I was told hamburger meat is very full of Protein, so once I get to the week where I can add ground beef (my nutritionist has me adding a new protein every week) I will grill a small 2oz size burger and eat it without a bun..probably on lettuce if I can handle it.

[devonmae 56]

I am 10 days postop and had 1/2 cheeseburger today no bun took small bits and chewed very well. I had no issues with it.

[******** 397]

It seems as if different surgeons have different nutritional plans. I'm eating Clear Liquids week 1, specific Protein Drinks week 2, week 3 I can have eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt and something else I have written down, week 4 I add chicken week 6 I add fish, I dont think I can add beef til close to week 7 or 8

[Alamoloser 70]

You'll be able to eat the burger in a few months, the only thing is you'll have 3 or 4 bites max with the bun included. I doubt you'll be even intersted in eating that post-op just due to your new diet regime. bread has no purpose in my life anymore, it hurts and is a waste of space.

[kiki1196 101]

I'm a little over 2 months out. We went to In and Out out of "necessity" I had less than half of a hamburger and was completely satisfied. It felt good to not scarf down the whole thing. Funny thing is the next day my stall broke! I don't recommend it for anybody, including myself, doing it very often but it's good to know it can be an option once in awhile.