34 days out and need advice/encouragement

[joy3551 0]

I am 34 days out of my surgery and I am on soft foods now but when I eat it still hurts a little, is this normal? and how long before it goes away. I guess my real concern is that 2 1/2 weeks from now I am going on a cruise. I had talked to my doctor about this before the surgery, I am a travel agent and I have a large group going and one of them is getting married so I really wanted to be there to make sure everything went ok, but now I am just worried if I can handle it or not. It is only a 4 day cruise thank goodness, but I just made myself an egg and it bothered me a little going down. definitely have to work at the eating slower thing..that is my own fault I know but it just feel uncomfortable when I eat, when does that go away?

[southernsoul 773]

At the 1-2 month mark, I think I was still sort of uncomfortable when I ate. It's hard to get used to how much is the right amount & you can't know how you will react to new foods as you introduce them back in to your diet. Slowing down was a big thing for me...the 3 times I threw up postop happened because I was eating too fast. Even now, at almost 8 months out, I can still get uncomfortable once in awhile. I just try to start each meal slowly & if I notice a bit of discomfort I stop eating for a few minutes to see if it settles down. It doesn't happen often, but I still try to be mindful of it.

[joy3551 0]

I am already feeling discouraged by only losing 18 lbs in the last 34 days, and I know we are not all the same, but to be going thru all of this and not lose definitely made it harder. I went thru a 3 week stall where I didn't lose anything.

[HHHappy 225]

Look at the bigger picture. If you lose 18 lbs every 34 days, in a little over 6 months you will have lost over 100 lbs.

[joy3551 0]

lol thanks that brought a smile to my face

[BigGirlPanties 957]

I am going on a cruise next month myself ... but I'm further along than you... at my 3 month mark (less than actually), I went to Vegas and got married... I was able to eat regular foods... following the guidelines... but slowly and small bites.... you can do this!

You may want to check about bringing on your Protein... you will need it...

Edited February 17, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[joy3551 0]

I was planning on bringing some Protein bars with me and my sister lives in florida so I told her to go pick up some pre made Protein drinks and bring them with her so I don't have to fly with them. I am worried about eating too fast and getting sick in the dining room! And I am worried that my stomach is going to hurt every time I eat, I just wish that feeling would go away