MaggyF 0 Posted February 26, 2016 I did something really stupid and wonder if I could have cause permanent damage. I'm almost four weeks out, and at four weeks, our doctor allows us to go in our forever diet. About five days early, I got a horrible craving for cheese sticks with marinara. I'd been eating cheese sticks just fine but not, of course, with a crust or fried, but things had been going so smoothly, I thought it would be fine if I took tiny bites and chewed them to mush. Because I'm never allowed starches or sugar, I breaded them with powdered parmesan and fried them. I ate one and a half of them and immediately regretted it. I was very ill, needing to burp but couldn't, because the hot cheese had wadded up in my stomach no matter how much I chewed. I finally felt better, but the next day, my stomach was swollen and painful... Much more than after surgery! I went back in Clear Liquids until it settled down, but even now, it swells after I eat and it didn't do that before. My dietician doesn't seem too concerned, but it scares me. Anyone else ever have something similar happen? Any suggestions? Could I have done real damage? I don't have fever or any other symptoms. Any insight would be appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaggyF 0 Posted February 26, 2016 Sorry for the typos. Autocorrect is my enemy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted February 26, 2016 No. It takes a lot to damage your sleeve. And what do you mean that you're never allowed starches or sugars? I had them at 4 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted February 26, 2016 Listen to your NUT. You most likely didn't do any damage but you did get to experience first-hand what can happen when you go off plan. Most of the guidelines are provided based on other people's experience. They give us pretty detailed guidelines so we don't have to repeat the same mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted February 26, 2016 Do you take a PPI? I wonder if the garlic and grease are the culprit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted February 26, 2016 You didn't damage your sleeve. This all sounds like soft food and at 4 weeks, you're mostly healed enough that even harder foods (like lettuce, chips, etc) probably won't hurt you much. You probably feel sick because you haven't eaten that stuff lately and your stomach is not used to it. I am 2.5 years out and what you ate would have had me puking in 5 minutes. My stomach doesn't do grease or cheese, so yours may not be a fan of that stuff either. You didn't physically hurt yourself, but maybe this serves as a good reminder to try to not eat stuff like that for awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaggyF 0 Posted February 26, 2016 No. It takes a lot to damage your sleeve. And what do you mean that you're never allowed starches or sugars? I had them at 4 weeks At our bariatric center, we're not allowed starches or sugars for life, except fruit as part of a meal once a day after we reach goal. Our guidelines are to eat 2/3 Protein and 1/3 non starchy veggies/fruit forever. They are really strict, but they have a very low incidence of patients regaining their weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaggyF 0 Posted February 26, 2016 Do you take a PPI? I wonder if the garlic and grease are the culprit? I don't... It was probably the grease. I feel like an idiot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted February 26, 2016 I think most sleevers have "pushed the envelope" and lived to regret it. Lesson learned? Learning experience. Back on track. You got this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted February 26, 2016 After reading replies from the others, I'd say that the only thing you damaged was your peace of mind. Be good and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetiediaz 20 Posted February 26, 2016 I totally understand it happen to me a couple days ago and I felt so much pressure and bloated in my stomach for a full day!! I thought I open a stitch :/ but I'm fine my doctor gave me meds for acid reflux and told me to buy gas-x for gas!! Don't worry you will be fine, tomorrow it'll be two weeks i had surgery!! Believe me I understand y!! It happens to anyone!! Take care!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistie 201 Posted February 26, 2016 For the first two months I could not eat anything with grease. I would vomit instantly. I'm almost four months out now, and I am continually amazed at what seems to 'swell up' in my stomach. I'll take a bite or two, and it feels like I'm going to explode! Raw veggies and any Beans are the current culprits for that, btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
