January 2013 Post Op

[Jessica9190 127]

Does anybody else get the "caught food" pain a lot? I drink Water sometimes and I get it...am I doing something wrong? Eating too fast' date=' too much, not chewing enough? I thought I was sipping the water...but I don't know...This is making me have a hard time getting in my protein...I am still drinking about 2 Protein Shakes a day. I am about 4 1/2 weeks out...is this normal?[/quote']

Thanks for the encouragement. I am still having the pains on my left side. It's unbearable at times. I get that pain in my chest like something is stuck even sometimes with water. I think it's when I get two drinks close together like "sipping" too fast lol

I'm very depressed because I feel bad all the time. I know before I was overweight but I wasn't constantly nauseated and I wasn't in so much pain.

[Jessica9190 127]

I hope we both get to feeling better and back to normal soon.

[one4ozzie 434]

Does anybody else get the "caught food" pain a lot? I drink Water sometimes and I get it...am I doing something wrong? Eating too fast' date=' too much, not chewing enough? I thought I was sipping the water...but I don't know...This is making me have a hard time getting in my protein...I am still drinking about 2 Protein Shakes a day. I am about 4 1/2 weeks out...is this normal?[/quote']

Try papaya enzymes bought at Walmart and chewable. I made some homemade chili for the first time and I don't think the pouch liked the spices. So I knew eventually I would be hugging porcelain goddess, took 2 chewables and so much better in about 15 minutes. My16 yo ate something thT didn't agree w her earlier, gave her 2 and she felt much better quickly too.

I could be eating too quickly. We are all trying to replace ourselves.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[mrsb12 73]

Had my surgery Jan 21, 2013 in Miami and lost good weight but hungry can't wait for liquid diet to be over anyone else feel this way ?

[mrsb12 73]

Chilli receipes please so I can have once I can eat or any ideas of what will work well ? I love spicy food

[nienie 113]

Had my surgery Jan 21, 2013 in Miami and lost good weight but hungry can't wait for liquid diet to be over anyone else feel this way ?

I did-i was on full liquids for 12 days after surgery and dreamed about food. Now that I am on step 3 it is much better.... Hang in there

[mrsb12 73]

Yeah I been on it for what 22 days now , had to do it .48 hrs bf surgery and I don't go back to nutritionist until Feb 26 and then I will be able to puree a few things but no chewy or real food til end of march maybe , thanks its hard but I know its head hunger

[Dotie316 25]

Chilli receipes please so I can have once I can eat or any ideas of what will work well ? I love spicy food

I put kidney Beans, black beans, navy beans, and chili beans, ground turkey, can of crushed tomatoes, Tomato Soup in the crock pot. You season how you want with ground peppers, chili powder, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a squirt of spicy mustard. Just examples of what I normally use. I also use the food prosper and chop up broccoli, spinach, or other veggies my family doesn't eat. Helps disguise them and adds great flavor!

You can buy hormel turkey chili in the store 29 grams of Protein per serving. I also had surgery on the 21st and because of my current portion size I've just bought the hormel and eat of it for the week. I add cheese and have had ritz wheat crackers and some fritos corn chips (not many) doc o.k.ed it. I've been lucky no complications and I'm eating well so far....knock n wood.

[Jessica9190 127]

Wonderful!!!! I ate half of an egg and it was absolutely delicious!!!

[mrsb12 73]

Lucky you , my doc said no crackers for 3+ months , straight liquid diet still I had the surgery Jan 21 , food sounds good Thanks

[one4ozzie 434]

Lucky you ' date=' my doc said no crackers for 3+ months , straight liquid diet still I had the surgery Jan 21 , food sounds good Thanks[/quote']

You poor thing. I know after 2weeks after surgery liquids I was hungry. Liquids couldn't keep me filled very long at all. I think I might call your surgeons office. You should be good for step 2 pureed food.< /p>

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[mrsb12 73]

I'm going to call bc my stomach is growling now and I don't see nutritionist again until 2 weeks , I was just granted less then a week ago ,baby food and fudge popsicles, yeah liquids aren't filling me up either

[Dotie316 25]

I'm going to call bc my stomach is growling now and I don't see nutritionist again until 2 weeks ' date=' I was just granted less then a week ago ,baby food and fudge popsicles, yeah liquids aren't filling me up either[/quote']

Call your doctor, but you also have to listen to your body....no one other than you can gauge what you can cannot eat. I've read many post on this entire site and I'm working on the theory no one doctor/nut have the same food plan. I use my doctor/nut's plan as a guideline and listen to my body. Now I'm not going crazy, but I see now I can still have a life and enjoy food at the same time. Moderation is key! After surgery I wasn't so sure. Just my philosophy.

[trailblazer57 31]

Good morning! Does anyone else experience dry mouth?

My mouth is alway dry too have to keep drinking Water all the time at night it is worse.

[SandyRI 2]

Try papaya enzymes bought at Walmart and chewable. I made some homemade chili for the first time and I don't think the pouch liked the spices. So I knew eventually I would be hugging porcelain goddess, took 2 chewables and so much better in about 15 minutes. My16 yo ate something thT didn't agree w her earlier, gave her 2 and she felt much better quickly too.

I could be eating too quickly. We are all trying to replace ourselves.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

TY! I will try that! =o)