Had my first post op today....first soft foods too! Yippee!

[SusanB55 89]

I am 8 days post op and went for my first post op today. I only lost 6 pounds, which I'm not complaining about! I'm just surprised it wasn't more considering what I "ate" for 7 days!! Oh well, I'll take it.

Also had first soft foods today. I easily ate 1 scrambled egg today with no problem. For lunch I ate 1 ounce of refried Beans and 1 ounce of cottage cheese. Had no problems again and even 30 minutes later, I just didn't feel like it was enough food. Is 2 ounces of food per meal "normal" at this stage?

[eclecticwingtips 130]

Oh wow I'm 2 weeks out and barely ate 1/2 of a scrambled egg for brekky. It's amazing how different it is for each person

Edited May 20, 2016 by eclecticwingtips

[UsernameTaken 283]

This is my surgeons guidance for food progression. It seems should be 4-5 meals per day 1/4 to 1/2 cups per meal as tolerated.

Right now I am tolerating 1/4 cup (I am on. Full liquids), sometimes I measure 1/2 just in case but ending not finishing because I stop and think if I feel satisfied or not.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Are you drinking fluids?

[cseidman 175]

Weird, I could have written this post today too. I had my first post op this morning, 9 days after surgery. Since then I've eaten one scrambled egg and I'm eating refried Beans right now. I'm eating about the same amount as you are, and feeling fine. I'm actually tolerating this better than my Protein drink. On doctors orders, I'm switching to almond milk. Not sure if I'll be one of those who end up lactose intolerant, or if my body is just taking awhile to like milk again.

Anyway, if it's not "normal" at this stage, then we can both be weirdos together.

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[SusanB55 89]

Oh wow I'm 2 weeks out and barely ate 1/2 of a scrambled egg for brekky. It's amazing how different it is for each person

I know! It's kind of exasperating for me! My husband, who was sleeved 9 days before me, still has trouble drinking Water in normal amounts and really has trouble with cold water while I can gulp ice cold water down with no problem! !

[SusanB55 89]

Weird, I could have written this post today too. I had my first post op this morning, 9 days after surgery. Since then I've eaten one scrambled egg and I'm eating refried Beans right now. I'm eating about the same amount as you are, and feeling fine. I'm actually tolerating this better than my Protein Drink. On doctors orders, I'm switching to almond milk. Not sure if I'll be one of those who end up lactose intolerant, or if my body is just taking awhile to like milk again. Anyway, if it's not "normal" at this stage, then we can both be weirdos together. [emoji6]Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, i welcome having you as my fellow abnormal weirdo lol! For dinner tonight I increased the refried beans to 1/4 cup and the cottage cheese to 1/8 cup. That was more satisfying so maybe you can try that! I am pretty tired of Protein shakes and its only been a week. Aaaagh! I discovered Atkins Lift Protein Drinks and they are good. Have you tried those yet? They have 20 gm protein.

[SusanB55 89]

Are you drinking fluids?

You mean with meals? No. No Water 10 minutes before meal or 30 minutes after. Kristen, have you had surgery yet or still in pre op phase?

[cseidman 175]

I have not tried the Atkins Protein drink. I'll add it to my list. I've been very boring with my Protein drinks - nothing but Carnation so far.

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