Having a hard time eating?

[flairhair 0]

So I'm five weeks had the sleeve done on jan 14th, and I'm having a hard time eating? I feel like I'm still in week one and the only thing I can manage to get down Is Protein Shakes and broth, and frankly I'm over both.... If I try to eat anything else I feel like I'm gonna throw it up or I feel nauseous. Don't know what to do. Help

[magtart 603]

Call your doctor ASAP.

[ny2fly 39]

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and was having the same issue this week. My md had me eat at the office. I simply don't know how to gauge myself yet. We have to train ourselves to eat and drink all over again. I was drinking and eating too fast even after slowing down it was still to fast. I was also taking in too much. Just had it all wrong. Now I count to 100 when chewing. I know it sounds crazy but until I get it right. I also bought a camelback water bottle. It kind of restricts how much you can drink in one gulp. Those two things have helped.

[Domika03 309]

You may want to call your NUT for advice here.

Are you trying mushy / puree foods? Maybe they're not 'soft' enough for you at this point? I could only have 3 tablespoons of soft foods (like cream of wheat & mashed potatoes) for 2 weeks, but I was able to keep it down.

I'm 5 weeks post-op now & can eat 1/2 - cup of food. For some reason, I tend to struggle getting enough daily fluids in. I don't know why, just can't manage to get it all in.

Best advice anyone can give you... call your NUT or Dr's office and see what they suggest. It'll get better!!!

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

So I'm five weeks had the sleeve done on jan 14th, and I'm having a hard time eating? I feel like I'm still in week one and the only thing I can manage to get down Is Protein shakes and broth, and frankly I'm over both.... If I try to eat anything else I feel like I'm gonna throw it up or I feel nauseous. Don't know what to do. Help

I feel your pain! I am 6 weeks out and I can barely tolerate anything that requires chewing lately. I know my doctor is going to tell me to go back to liquids.....I know the routine, it's a vicious circle. So, I will go back to my smoothies.....again. It SUCKS big time. It makes eating a chore. I've never had to work so hard to get food in. Good luck I hope you are able to get something in soon.

[sleevedinseattle 3]

Egg Flower Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, and Chobani Greek yogurt were my saving graces back then. This is just a stage, it will pass. It gets better!