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I know there are worse things to be freaked out about. Bees, clowns, dollar store makeup....but I'm SERIOUSLY freaked out by food. I'm over 1 month out and according to the plan my nut gave me, I can now have bread *wheat* and ground meat. Moist. The exact wording is "Phase III 5/5-6/2 You may now increase meat consistency to ground (make sure that it is very moist) and toasted 100% wheat bread"

Then "Week 6: 5/19 You may now begin lean thinly shaved deli meats"

So here I am...with a black bean morningstar *1/2 patty with cheese) and 1/4 peice of toasted wheat bread...and I am TERRIFIED to eat it. I cooked the burger very moist...I can smoosh it with my fork. But it has bits of corn. Now I'm terrified if that's okay. And the bread has little chucks of seeds...and I'm terrified if THAT's okay. I'm terrified of throwing up...still hasn't happened. I'm terrified of hurting my pouch!!!

Is this normal? Do I need counseling? I didn't have to do any counseling or groups before I had this. My town doesn't have a support group. Is it normal to be scared of all food? I weigh everything...I know it's not too much...I'm just so darn scared to eat it.

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Hey congrats on the surgery. You're fine. You're scared, you're apprehensive. It's normal. Take it slow and follow your diet plan. Every body, surgery and diet is different.

Best wishes

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Thank you. I'm just worried I got the wrong bread. I'm worried the morningstar patties aren't okay. sigh. I'm so scared I'll mess this up!

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Sorry to lol :-D but I was the same way :-) My nutritionist even got after me and told me I needed to start eating more lol I did get over it :-)

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Thank you. I'm just worried I got the wrong bread. I'm worried the morningstar patties aren't okay. sigh. I'm so scared I'll mess this up!

Neil, you're human. You will screw up. It's ok. Take a deep breath. If you're not sure about the bread, call the dietician. A few questions may make you feel silly but every piece of info helps us. I know a lot of morning star eaters. You're going to be fine luv.

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That was supposed to say Nel, sorry

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Thank you so much. You both made me feel so much better. I did eat the burger and the piece of bread. I spit out seeds and corn that bothered me and I feel fine! THANK YOU

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Just take it slow. Take a bite, chew like your life depends on it, and wait a few minutes to see how you feel between bites. And honestly, throwing up isn't all that bad. It's a much better experience (for me, anyway) now than it was pre-surgery. There's no bile in your pouch so you don't get the nasty acidly burning. Trust me, I do it all the time -_-

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Just take it slow. Take a bite' date=' chew like your life depends on it, and wait a few minutes to see how you feel between bites. And honestly, throwing up isn't all that bad. It's a much better experience (for me, anyway) now than it was pre-surgery. There's no bile in your pouch so you don't get the nasty acidly burning. Trust me, I do it all the time -_-[/quote']

I have heard this. I have felt like throwing up a few times, but hold it in because I am so afraid. If I would just let it come, id feel better. It is hard to overcome some of these new things!

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Thank you so much. You both made me feel so much better. I did eat the burger and the piece of bread. I spit out seeds and corn that bothered me and I feel fine! THANK YOU

Glad you survived the ordeal of lunch! :) so much to learn, it is overwhelming some times. You got it, just relax girl!

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As long as you stick with soft and chew well you will be fine!!! Pouches are tougher then we think! But, that said, it's all new and we've invested so much,you'd be crazy not to be apprehensive!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 219

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I have heard this. I have felt like throwing up a few times' date=' but hold it in because I am so afraid. If I would just let it come, id feel better. It is hard to overcome some of these new things![/quote']

I was so scared the first time and I tried hold it in. I was in so much pain! Bot once the food is out you almost instantly feel better. Now I can almost make myself throw up and feel better.

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I'm so very terrified of throwing up! And little things like "are the seeds in the bread okay?" just throw me for a loop. I have a diet plan. I have a food list...but it doesn't really cover stuff like that!

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I was so scared the first time and I tried hold it in. I was in so much pain! Bot once the food is out you almost instantly feel better. Now I can almost make myself throw up and feel better.

I am the same way. If something doesn't agree with me or if I forget and don't chew my food I feel like crap and I make myself throw up. I've only done it a handful of times in 5 months but its instant relief.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

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I'm so very terrified of throwing up! And little things like "are the seeds in the bread okay?" just throw me for a loop. I have a diet plan. I have a food list...but it doesn't really cover stuff like that!

I only eat seedy bread, and I have had no issues with corn but didn't start that til 5-6 weeks post....

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 219

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