Alyjourneys 117 Posted June 5, 2013 food you ate after only 2 wks post op. did anyone eat more because you felt you could? I'm so curious as to why some feel such restriction and others don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinahall 27 Posted June 5, 2013 food you ate after only 2 wks post op. did anyone eat more because you felt you could? I'm so curious as to why some feel such restriction and others don't. I find that I don't have issues with food so far. I'm 2 weeks out and can eat 6 oz yogurt, a whole scrambled egg etc, a whole Protein shake, 4oz cottage cheese etc. I just go slow and eat the amount that's pre packaged. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyjourneys 117 Posted June 5, 2013 I find that I don't have issues with food so far. I'm 2 weeks out and can eat 6 oz yogurt' date=' a whole scrambled egg etc, a whole Protein shake, 4oz cottage cheese etc. I just go slow and eat the amount that's pre packaged. Sent from my iPhone using VST[/quote'] Tina, I'm just so concerned that I don't feel a real restriction. I'm eating like you. Big sigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinahall 27 Posted June 5, 2013 Tina' date=' I'm just so concerned that I don't feel a real restriction. I'm eating like you. Big sigh[/quote'] I went to the Dr for my 1 week follow up last week and he said it was a good thing. Some people have so many problems and can't eat or drink. He told me when I start the more dense foods that I would def feel the restriction. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MystiGal 143 Posted June 5, 2013 I agree that you should be happy you aren't having any problems! So many people go through such a difficult time with food in the beginning. But, I also agree with other posts I have read on this issue... Just because you can eat a lot, doesnt mean you should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newat52 1,613 Posted June 5, 2013 I was on full liquids for 3 weeks, the first week being clear liquid. I started out with 1/4 cup of Tomato Soup. I worked up to about 1/3. I always measured then because my surgeon told me several times it would take time to feel the restriction. The first few days I was scared to eat it. I didn't really feel anything in my tummy. Not hungry, not full and not restricted. Your stomach is swollen and inflamed so that is not uncommon. Once I could have things like yogurt and sugarfree pudding I could eat the whole 4oz of it. It took awhile but didn't feel that restriction. I was able to have soft fish and deli meats at that time and didn't feel it. Once I was 6 weeks and could have dense meats like beef and chicken, It was amazing how I could feel it. It wasn't bad, it was just wow, is this what feeling full without over eating feels like? It took a few weeks past that to figure out how this new stomach was going to work. Now, at 12 weeks today, it's great, I can eat anywhere between 2-3 oz of dense protien, and a small serving of fruit or veggies. Not room for anything more. food is good, I enjoy it and I love this feeling of just the right amount of full! 1 MystiGal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyjourneys 117 Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks. I know it's mental. Also since I'm really just having puréed good I'm being hard on myself as to why I don't feel it. I've been keeping track to be accountable and it works. I don't over do it especially since I'm scared of doing something wrong to my new tummy. I look fwd to getting past the insecurities. 1 MystiGal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinahall 27 Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks. I know it's mental. Also since I'm really just having puréed good I'm being hard on myself as to why I don't feel it. I've been keeping track to be accountable and it works. I don't over do it especially since I'm scared of doing something wrong to my new tummy. I look fwd to getting past the insecurities. I'm with ya!!! Once we can eat food I'm sure we will feel it Sent from my iPhone using VST 1 MystiGal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites