adcovington87 0 Posted November 23, 2015 It's only been 4 days since I've had my sleeve and I'm finding it hard to cook for my family... Not because of how I am feeling (even though I still feel aweful) but I all of the sudden feel as if I am starving... Twice, knowing my stomach cannot handle it, I've taken a couple bites thinking that if I chew it enough it will be okay... It's not okay, the nausea and the hiccups are incredibly painful... Why do I do this knowing I can't and am I the only one who has this problem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizag234 34 Posted November 23, 2015 I am one month out and everyday it gets better. I'm sure you have seen posts of people saying this. I felt this way as well and had to learn it the hard way. When I came home from surgery I decided to cook ribs for the family being as though they were eating out when I was in the hospital. When the ribs were done I fed everyone and about 2 hours later all I could think about were those ribs. I snuck into the kitchen ate the smallest rib and thought the same, if I chewed enough it would be ok. Boy was I wrong and I think the experience is what I needed to know that my new stomach had to heal. I am now eating with no issues but trust me you are not the only one!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted November 23, 2015 @@adcovington87 you have to follow your doctors plan. hiccups for me mean that I am full, especially the first two to three months post. it will get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magtart 603 Posted November 23, 2015 Why isn't your family cooking for themselves at this stage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted November 24, 2015 I was going to say that if you're married let him cook. If your kids are old enough let them cook! My husband had to take care of food for a few weeks before and after surgery. My kids and husband are all still alive! They won't starve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adcovington87 0 Posted November 24, 2015 My kids are too little to cook and if I see another fast food bag brought into my home I may have a freak out... So I have taken over my kitchen again... Thanks for the advice, I was feeling pretty bad about not following what I was told to do even over a couple bites of solids, physically and mentally... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites