Not wanting to go to next phase

[ualaw08 270]

Hello All

I was cleared to move to the next phase of eating Thursday which is the "mushy" phase. I have been on full liquids for the past 4 weeks. I've been living on Protein Shakes, yogurts, and broth. I don't want to move on to the next phase. I am comfortable where I am. I like my menu and have no desire for anything else.

Am I an anomaly? Do I have to move on?

[Kindle 8,667]

I'm one stage ahead of you and feel exactly the same way. It was uncomfortable going from liquid to puréed at first. I got really full and had a hard time getting liquids in because it would take hours to make room even after just 1-2 tbls of puréed. But I persevered and am now doing great. I'm fine with my food choices and getting all my Protein and liquid. I still do 1-2 shakes/day and really do like my Soups. I was cleared for soft foods yesterday but haven't ventured there yet. I guess it will happen one of these days. Good luck and just take it slow if that's what you want to do.

Edited January 18, 2014 by Kindle

[BMWSistah 31]

My experience was the same. My surgeon said many patients don't want to transition and he didn't make a big deal of it. When I felt I wanted to try something, I did. I was sleeved November 19, 2013 and still mostly drink shakes. You'll change at the right time for your body. Keep up your good work!

[gomekast 559]

I was the same way. My nurses didnt blame me and said it was not a big deal.

I did what another poster said and took my time. If I wanted to try puree chicken I did..but stuck with the yogurts and shakes.

Now, 3 months post op, I have a tiny sleeve that doesn't allow for much. I like it that way too.

[ualaw08 270]

Thanks everyone! I feel much better. I'm sticking what I know. If I venture out, I venture out. So loving this sleeve. I can think about other stuff now besides plotting my next meal!

[gomekast 559]

Thanks everyone! I feel much better. I'm sticking what I know. If I venture out, I venture out. So loving this sleeve. I can think about other stuff now besides plotting my next meal!

Exactly! That's the best part for me too. Although now I find myself forgetting to eat enough. I'm still totally ok with that too.

[Amanda Nicole Hosaflook 65]

I'm so ready for my mushy phase! I can't stand full liquids another day! I want some yogurt or something!

[ualaw08 270]

I'm so ready for my mushy phase! I can't stand full liquids another day! I want some yogurt or something!

Yogurt was on my full liquids. So strange how dr's differ.

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

By mid-week of the 2nd week of liquids I was losing my mind, so I welcomed the pureed stage - but I didn't like most Protein shakes and whey doesn't really agree with me. So I was crazy excited to have some different flavors, although I didn't push it and had 2 Premier chocolate shakes (the only shakes I can handle) per day, then my mushy food. Wait till you get to solids and feel like 2 bites is too much.

[Smile99 0]

I'm sooo glad you posted this. I'm really happy with full liquid stage and I have been freaking out about going the next level. I've got a great routine and feeling awesome. And I'm sure it helps that I love my Protein Shakes.< /p>