ALMOST ONE MONTH IN...

[bluues89 0]

Hey. I'm 25yo and had a sleeve done on the 21st of august. I'd say now that the first week post surgery is over I'm doing okay, for the most part.

I joined here, because I'm hoping someone can help me!

I'm constantly aware about times to eat, drink and what I'm eating/drinking. Since my diet is limited, and bland, and altogether unpleasant (due to beneprotein). I'm miserable, and not eating 6x a day like I'm supposed to. I threw up once already recently because I ate too fast and since I've been terrified of overeating.

On the flip side, I'm terrified I'm not eating enough and making this worse rather than better. When I met with the nutritionist I understood the importance of adding the Protein, and eating right to regulate my metabolism, but it's challenging to say the least. I don't have an interest in meals most of the time, and when I do feel hungry i'm lucky if I get through a 1/4cup portion.

So, what can I do to make this less of a pain in the ass? Is it really that big of a deal if I'm eating 3x instead of 6x? I'm open to meal suggestions too. I'm in the part of the process where I'm supposed to be on a "pureed" diet, and sensitive to salty/sweet foods. (I tried unsweetened strawberry/kiwi apple sauce recently and it was waaaayyy too sweet for right now.)

I'm also finding that my muscles around my ribcage where they made a few incisions are tender constantly and have a mind of their own. Sometimes it's like I'm flexing, but I'm completely relaxed. Sometimes it's tight and has spasms, I'm even prescribed muscle relaxants (primarily for back pain) and those muscles are doing everything but relax. I'm uncomfortable most of the time and it's now encouraging the bitchy beast inside of me to come more often than I care to admit.

It's not fun being sore, hungry, and sad. Someone help me please!

Thanks!

Bluues89

[southernbelle256 101]

Surgery was 8/18 for me. My MD and nutritionist says 3 meals only. Avoid Snacks for the most part, focus on Protein and Water, limit/avoid carbs. I don't have any restriction on consistency of food.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

At one week out the hunger is probably in your head unless you are having acid reflux. I took otc meds for acid reflux for the first week, some take them for longer. Focus on getting in Protein for now and fluids. The rest will come as you are able to tolerate more. You definitely have to slow down and not eat so fast. Put your utensil down between bites, it will help.

Good luck!

[ttdish 315]

I downloaded an app called "next bite" to help me slow down when I ate. It is a timer that goes off at the interval you choose. I set it for one minute, and chew my small bites for about 30 seconds, and then I wait for the timer. It has REALLY helped! I'm using it less and less, because it's becoming a habit now, but I still set a timer every time I eat so I can make sure it's taking me 15-30 minutes (depending on portion size) to eat my meals. If I'm eating too fast, I take a break, and start again slower.

I'm only 2.5 weeks out, but this has been working really well for me so far.

Good luck!!

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