honeyg317 107 Posted April 5, 2014 I'm 2 weeks 2 days out and suddenly can't keep any puréed foods down. Is it too soon? Is this normal? I am basically back to full liquids. I'm feeling like I'm going to starve myself. Feeling discouraged right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanaproma 12 Posted April 5, 2014 I think you should go back to full liquids. That's my personal opinion. "Grow" into your food. See if that helps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madam Reverie 2,958 Posted April 5, 2014 Two weeks is a little early for pureed. If you are going to attempt it, you need to make it exceptionally plain. Low fat/salt/sugar. What have you been trying to eat? How much have you been trying to eat? I would keep it to full liquids for a while and until you're settled... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeyg317 107 Posted April 5, 2014 I have tried refried Beans, cream of wheat, cream based Soups, Wendy's chili. My Dr. Increased my diet and I felt it was too soon as well. Back to basics. 1 Madam Reverie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuntieLala83 81 Posted April 6, 2014 I have tried refried Beans, cream of wheat, cream based Soups, Wendy's chili. My Dr. Increased my diet and I felt it was too soon as well. Back to basics. I was on full liquids for 2 weeks after surgery until I was allowed pureeds for 2 weeks then soft for 2 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOSunshine 8 Posted April 6, 2014 My doctor pretty much left me to my own devices. First two weeks liquid, then I can eat whatever I can tolerate. The post op diets are guides, go at your pace. Definetely don't push to eat foods just because you can. I am finding bread and Cheetos have to place in my belly. I can eat a little bit of chicken, but I mostly eat yogurt and tuna fish and I am three weeks post op. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 6, 2014 I started puréed foods at 18 days and took it VERY slow. Continued my normal liquids, and took no more than 1-2 tiny bites of something 1-2 times a day. Tried one new thing every other day or so, and kept it simple.... Plain Greek yogurt, mashed potatoes with added Protein Powder, diluted refried Beans, diluted cream Soups, etc. a small baby food jar worth of food would last 2 or 3 days. it took me a couple weeks to feel comfortable eating. Same thing when I transitioned to soft foods. Slow baby bites, and never to the point of feeling too full. 1 Mrs. Whatsit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southjerzjoy 40 Posted April 6, 2014 Take it slow. Back to liquids. Protein Shakes This to shall pass. I know right now it seems like you will never be "normal" again but you will. Early on I liked warm stuff like tea and cream of chicken Soup. Oh and SF Popsicles. feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debi Amador 120 Posted April 7, 2014 @@honeyg317 I had the same problem at the beginning and I think it was that I was eating too fast. I downloaded the Eat Slower app and it times a minute and a half between bites and I am doing much better. 1 honeyg317 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeyg317 107 Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks everyone for your thoughts and suggestions. Had my 2 week post op and saw the dietician. They think I'm doing well, but that my sleeve is very sensitive and I need to baby it. So my dietician and I came up with a plan that I am pleased with. I feel better today as well. Plus I'm down a total of 18 pounds since surgery! 30 including post op diet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites