2 Tablespoons of Food. Really?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@MoJo119 & @Stephlynn1015 - have you spoken with your doctor about this? You should be progressing to at least purees. Also that stuck feeling sometimes comes with eating too fast. Are you eating super slow? Try waiting a full minute between bites.

[Stephlynn1015 3]

Yes, and also with friends who have also been sleeved. (We are all healthcare professionals.) Everyone progresses at different rates, and the spectrum of "normal" can be pretty broad. The important thing to remember is that fluids, Protein, and supplements are the main focus, and the rest will come. That said, I do agree with you that eating VERY slowly is extremely important, but my sleeve certainly reminds me to do that!

[MoJo119 12]

I am told this will get better. I just want to be able to sustain some food for nourishment. I am trying to eat more slowly, because I was a fast eater before, and I always drank with my food. I am really struggling with eating and not drinking, especially when it feels stuck, because the first thing I want to do is drink to make the food go down.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

When you get that stuck feeling from eating too fast, drinking won't help. You simply no longer have the real estate to accommodate that much volume. You have to slow down. You might benefit from downloading the Eat Slower app. but waiting at least a full minute between bites and/or using a bay spoon may also help.

[Elizabeth21 176]

I am really struggling with eating and not drinking, especially when it feels stuck, because the first thing I want to do is drink to make the food go down.

In addition to slowing down, you need to chew, chew, chew more. Also, eating moist foods will help.

[reyes7472 7]

Am eating all day and the wrong things... I think I was not getting my Protein in and eating a lot of carbs... I went back to my protein and started eliminate carbs...

[Hertsukfem31 50]

Am eating all day and the wrong things... I think I was not getting my Protein in and eating a lot of carbs... I went back to my protein and started eliminate carbs...

I struggle to eat protein I am always ending up eating carbs or something quick

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Am eating all day and the wrong things... I think I was not getting my Protein in and eating a lot of carbs... I went back to my Protein and started eliminate carbs...

I struggle to eat protein I am always ending up eating carbs or something quick

There are lots of "quick" options that are high protein. Ready-to-drink shakes and Protein Bars are VERY quick. My go to Snacks are nuts, string cheese, light greek yogurt, and meat sticks (like beef sticks, but I usually go with turkey).