Struggling with food post op

[AimeeMaree 0]

Hi all,

This is my first post. My surgery was 9 days ago, and I've been going well.

Last 3 or so days I've struggled with food. I've tried 2 yoghurts - Greek and Yoplait - even custards and Milo shake and banana smoothies...

I haven't thrown up, but it's like I get 2 mouthfuls in and instant queasy. I'm not drinking with meals till about 30mins after. Same with creamy chicken Soups now...

Thinking it's a lactose thing, but anyone had this? I don't know what else to eat now. I see my DT on Tuesday so I'll check with her, but I'm afraid of being told I'm not getting enough Protein or good nutrients.

Any words of advice? Thank you ☺

[GotProlactinoma 458]

At 9 days out I was only trying to drink Water, and sip Protein Drinks. It's good you can't eat yet. Let your new tummy heal.

[gwbicster 257]

It was explained to me by my surgeon that the nausea is your stomach telling you that it's full. Don't try to eat another bite.

It's weird but I don't get that full belly satisfied type feeling that you did pre-surgery. This has been hard for me to adjust to as well. The nausea gets better as you figure out what your limits are, so that you don't allow yourself to get to that point in the first place.

Good luck!