Discouraged, 15days post op. So hard getting things down..... do things get better ?

tryingtobemybest · June 5, 2016

Im 15 days post op, i started at 196lbs, and lost 10lbs up till now. The scale hasn't moved for 5 days though. I understand i will stall, but just feel a little defeated.

Eating is a new ball game, im on the soft stage and the pressure and tightness after eating a few bites is really tough. Some things are going down well, yogurts, banana and liquids but i vomited up eggs today. After a week on softs im adjusting but please tell me there is hope.

6months or a year later, has that sensation of tightness and pressure gone after eating? can you eat normally ? a regular meal albeit a small portion but can you comfortably eat a small meal and feel ok? Can you go the restaurant and enjoy a small meal ?

I just feel a little overwhelmed at times, did i do the right thing?

I have a lower BMI but have been overweight all of my adult life and my family history in health is really bad i wanted this to help me lose weight with consistency. I can't tell you how many times i would diet to only fall off the wagon again and again. I want to be proactive and make a positive change for the better.

I would appreciate any advice and guidance This site has been so informative for me

carlissa_RN · June 5, 2016

I am post op day 10 now and haven't even started eggs or yogurts yet. I'm jealous. I'm on Protein shakes, sf Popsicles, Water and more Water and broths and Tomato Soup....haven't tried anything else yet. I have a follow up with my surgeon June 8th and he said at that time I can start mushies. So far though the only problem I'm having is when I drink or I get the sharp gas pain that I can feel all the way through to my intestines and it goes away. No other time do I have gas. I wonder how long that will last. Oh yeah and LOTS of LOUD GAS with the drinking but nothing else when there is nothing in my mouth. Weird.

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