Is it true....?

[jackiemc1987 127]

If you don't force yourself to eat or get enough in your sleeve can shrink or esophagus can get smaller because I'm almost 2 months (sleeved 3.23) and I'm still not getting enough in and im trying but either it hurts or i can only get 2 spoons in and im full idk...

[jane13 2,256]

that's a scary thought - never heard that one.

Hopefully someone will be able to answer that. I can ask the surgeon RIGHT before I go into surgery :[

[jackiemc1987 127]

that's a scary thought - never heard that one.

Hopefully someone will be able to answer that. I can ask the surgeon RIGHT before I go into surgery :[

thanx jane

[jane13 2,256]

@@jackiemc1987 I am thinking forcing yourself to eat wouldn't be right either - I don't know. Maybe you should post on another forum here like the veterans

[JamieLogical 8,710]

I think the real question here is why are you still experiencing such extreme restriction 2 months out. By now your swelling should have gone down. Have you spoken to your surgical team?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I think the best thing you can do for yourself is go and chat with either your surgeon, or surgical team. I don't believe the tummy will shrink, or the esophagus, but I could be wrong.

What I think is right, though, is everyone progresses at their own rate, and comparing doesn't change that. Are you on solid foods yet? If so, maybe go back a little to soft foods. You may not be ready for solids, yet. Purees may be right for you for awhile. Check with your dietician. Good luck to you!

[Zane's Mom 184]

Jackie

I'm 11 months out and I had many days and weeks where I felt like you. I did well always with shakes and liquids but I had pains with foods that just left me miserable.

I had so many pity parties and thought I'd never get to a point where I would enjoy anything again. I kept reading on here how many were just progressing so well.

My tastes were so off and the pains were so real.

Now, it's past but I still am only at about 4 to 6 bites per meal. Seriously. That's it. The denser the Protein the less I can eat.

And I cook these elaborate meals for my family of 6 and by the time I serve them I don't even make a plate because I've taste tested a few bites and I'm not hungry any longer.

It will get better. Hang in there. Keep hydrated and keep the Protein and your Vitamins going. All my labs have been excellent and I reached goal at 9 months. I'm 3 pounds under now.

Good luck to you.

[jackiemc1987 127]

Jackie

I'm 11 months out and I had many days and weeks where I felt like you. I did well always with shakes and liquids but I had pains with foods that just left me miserable.

I had so many pity parties and thought I'd never get to a point where I would enjoy anything again. I kept reading on here how many were just progressing so well.

My tastes were so off and the pains were so real.

Now, it's past but I still am only at about 4 to 6 bites per meal. Seriously. That's it. The denser the Protein the less I can eat.

And I cook these elaborate meals for my family of 6 and by the time I serve them I don't even make a plate because I've taste tested a few bites and I'm not hungry any longer.

It will get better. Hang in there. Keep hydrated and keep the Protein and your Vitamins going. All my labs have been excellent and I reached goal at 9 months. I'm 3 pounds under now.

Good luck to you.

thank u, all i can do is roll with the punches yes feeding my lil family and the portions sizes... lets just say ive wasted alot of food lately