Help...pain, weak, and discouraged

[NCGURL 11]

Hi All!

I am almost 4 weeks out and was cleared for Proteins like fish and chicken a week ago. Everytime I try to eat it hurts in my chest. Terrible, sharp pain which makes me quit. (I eat small bites slowly, and chew a lot.) The last few days I have only been taking in my Protein in shakes because of the pain. I feel weak...and discouraged as I haven't lost any weight in over 2 weeks either. I am scared I went through all this just to still not be able to lose weight...and be miserable. Any advice??

Edited January 18, 2017 by NCGURL

[BigDog Bryan 262]

It sounds like gas related pains. Are you taking a heartburn medication (Prilosec OTC or some Omeprasol product) daily? It is VERY important to get this first thing in the morning every day for at least the first year after surgery (I still take one - habit I guess). Also, check with your surgical team to see if there are other things you be doing or addressing.

It will get better for you, and your new life will begin again!

[Victoria Bontempi 14]

Call your surgeon, that doesn't sound normal.

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[Malin 470]

I am one month post-op. I get nauseated after I eat anything lately so I'm back on Protein shakes.

[TexasSchatzi 6]

Hi All!

I am almost 4 weeks out and was cleared for Proteins like fish and chicken a week ago. Everytime I try to eat it hurts in my chest. Terrible, sharp pain which makes me quit. (I eat small bites slowly, and chew a lot.) The last few days I have only been taking in my Protein in shakes because of the pain. I feel weak...and discouraged as I haven't lost any weight in over 2 weeks either. I am scared I went through all this just to still not be able to lose weight...and be miserable. Any advice??

Hang in there and call your doctor/surgeon. I do know that we reach a plateau around 4 weeks.

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[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Start with one tablespoon of food. This was the feeling I would get if I tried to eat too much. Literally the food is backing up into your esophagus. Chew half of the tablespoon of food until it is the consistency of applesauce in your mouth then swallow. Wait a few minutes and have another bite. It should take you 30 minutes to eat a meal, minimum. Do not mix drinking with eating. But, also do check with your team. It could be something else.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@NCGURL

How were you doing on liquids and purees/soft foods? Did the pain start happening when you advanced to denser Proteins? That much pain isn't normal...you could have a stricture, so you need to talk with your surgical team ASAP.

[Lilikchen 13]

I would change the food to soft things like cheese sticks to start.