Having hard time getting food down

[luchaniyaj 0]

I was sleeved on 3/21! I'm having a hard time getting all my liquids in and to make it worst. When I eat it's like it's hard to swallow the food, not sure if it's cause it's soft. My gag reflex is not having it. I have doubts about getting the sleeve done. Can anyone help, suggestions please

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

Have you been in touch with your surgeon about this? If you haven't, please do.

Many of us find that varying temperatures help. Warm liquids work better for me than cold ones, though early on, Iced Gatorade worked better than anything.

If you're having trouble with semisolids, try backing off to full liquids and see how those work.

[roxygal1 6]

Hello, I was sleeved on 3/23 for the first week and a half anytime I swallowed anything it would get stuck in my chest. I would give it a min and it would work itself out my doctor told me my opening to my new stomach is still swollen so just give it time mine has finally stop only feel it when I rush and drink or eat. Also what are you eating I am still in the liquid phase are you already on soft and mushy?

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Edited April 5, 2016 by roxygal1

[luchaniyaj 0]

My Dr has me doing purée for two weeks and this week is soft foods. I'm trying to eat. I think it's the textures. I do, do a Protein shake in between, but I don't get much in cause I start feeling full, But I'm trying. It's been a hard couple of weeks. I had hernia repair also durning my surgery. My urine is still dark, anyone still have this problem? Thanks for your advice.

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[Valentina 2,642]

Call your bariatric team in the morning and explain to them the difficulty that you are having. They will and need to know of your problems.

In the meantime, I would back up your diet to Protein shakes and Water. It could be that your just not ready for anything of texture yet.

BUT, make the phone call in the morning, please?

Then, post and let us know how you are doing and what your team suggested that you do.

We all care for each other here and that includes===YOU!

Feel better.

Prayers going up for you.

[luchaniyaj 0]

Thank you so much, I did call and I have an appointment on Thursday. I will keep y'all posted..????

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[roxygal1 6]

I too had hernia repair as well that's why I am having to do 3 weeks of liquid but yes I agree call your team and ask them

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[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

Try softer foods... like sliced deli meat goes down easy. My first scrambled egg was very hard to go down - so at the beginning I did crushed hard boiled - that went down easier since they were small pieces.

If you can, try softer Protein rich foods. Like Protein Cookies (2 scoops Protein powder, 1 T pancake mix, 1 med banana crushed, 1/2 t baking soda and Water. Mix until wet - I make it a little runny. Form into Cookies and bake 325 for 10 min - be careful not to overcook). These are nice and soft for my pouch. I also do the protein pudding from World According to eggface without the Protein Bars. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2016/03/grasshopper-pie-premier-protein-pudding.html.