Eating makes me miserable.

[Southjerzjoy 40]

I look forward to eating because I'm hungry and then I get like 3 bites in and I'm so uncomfortable. I wish I could just skip it and go on with my day but I need to get the Protein in to heal its really making me miserable. It eases up after about a half an hour but then even getting liquids and after that feels yucky. Any suggestions? Oh and I was sleeved on January 27th.

[Mammecan 43]

It will get better...I promise...In the beginning it is so hard..I could only do a few bites of anything..I ate bites of egg salad made with real mayo..mashed potatoes, tuna salad all made soupy, yogurt...I did drink warm broth..It was the worse trying to get Protein Drinks in..I couldn't handle the smell or the taste,I had to hold my nose.. I loved them before surgery & now I love them again but the 1st month, no way! My energy level was so low & I got depressed and questioned why did I do this..but after a month everything started to make me feel better & better..Now I can eat anything...Good Luck but you'll be just fine..

[NMJG 1,266]

Yep, it gets better. It really sucks the first few months. The further out you are, the easier it is to eat, which is good and bad news

[McButterpants 2,846]

Try taking smaller bites and more time between bites - that may help with the uncomfortable feeling.

It will get better. I promise!

[rtp13 2]

<p>Try taking smaller bites and more time between bites - that may help with the uncomfortable feeling.</p> <p> </p> <p>It will get better. I promise!</p>

Hi I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow and since I started week 3 I have been in a lot of burning pain after I eat 2 small bites... I have been on liquids because I'm afraid of eating... Dr send me to get a c scan and I'm drinking the contrast right now ... He thinks is an ulcer but have been taking carafate to coat the stomach and that does not help... If the pain continues get that checked out

[sdmitchell 7]

I am 2 weeks out and had the same problem, pain when eating even after tiny amounts. Take smaller bites and sips it's an all day challenge. But it is getting better.

Good luck!