Afraid to eat

[Classact 7]

I'm 4 weeks post surgery. Since starting on the soft foods diet, I'm afraid to eat. I stay well within the diet guidelines but still fear getting sick. Any ideas to help me would be appreciated.

[Deleted Account 151]

I was the same way. As long as you stick to the guidelines, chew your food, and eat slowly, you should be fine.

[heatherjudson 62]

I suggest trying new foods when you know you will be at home for a few hours. Then take one or two small bites. Give it 15-20 minutes. If you don’t feel wonky, enjoy the new food! For me dumping syndrome is an upset stomach and then I lie down and fall asleep for 1-3 hours. I don’t throw up or have diarrhea (thankfully). So far the foods that has really upset my stomach is bread (something we are not suppose to eat anyway) and anything with too much sugar (again, something we are not suppose to eat).

[JohnnyCakes 593]

eat.

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

Follow the guidelines given by your surgeon, chew well, and take small bites. You must eat. I’m just about 5 weeks out and have not been ill once.