Swallowing?

[northstar9148 82]

I was sleeved July 12, 2017

I've had a hard time getting liquids down. But today, day 12, I can swallow a lot better, not feeling that fullness so quick

Is this normal? Seems I can get 4 oz. Of food down easily..

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[MBird 298]

I was sleeved July 12, 2017
I've had a hard time getting liquids down. But today, day 12, I can swallow a lot better, not feeling that fullness so quick
Is this normal? Seems I can get 4 oz. Of food down easily..
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On liquids you should be able to get as much as you wish into you, and you will not feel restriction. 4oz of food however is a bit much for day twelve. You should be eating 4oz 6 months out.

I have noticed the softer the food is, the easier to get near 3-4 oz, but no, 4oz is a bit much. Try measuring out 4oz and eating only half.

[northstar9148 82]

I can get 5.3 oz. Of yogurt down, no problem and a whole can of v8

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[Berry78 4,261]

Your stomach is still numb from having had nerves cut. Even though yogurt is soft, you don't want to irritate things by going too quickly. Try to eat half the yogurt, then eat the other half a couple hours later. The v8 should be fine since it is a liquid. Going slow and easy now will pay dividends later.

[northstar9148 82]

Ok thanks. I think the problem has been, Iam not eating soon enough. I'm pretty busy and go long periods thru meals. Iam allowing myself to get too hungry? So, I going to write down a timeframe,of when to eat and when to drink
I think that will help

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[Berry78 4,261]

Yes! Those first weeks, hardly 15 minutes would pass that I wasn't working on something. Just kept that cup full of Water or milk or whatever

[northstar9148 82]

Thanks Berry78[emoji4]

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[Missy161 395]

Ok thanks. I think the problem has been, Iam not eating soon enough. I'm pretty busy and go long periods thru meals. Iam allowing myself to get too hungry? So, I going to write down a timeframe,of when to eat and when to drink
I think that will help

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I think the rule of thumb is to eat every 3-4 hours- kind of like a baby :-)


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