Uncomfortable After Eating

[bluehat 16]

Hey, so I'm a little more than two weeks out and just started the blended/soft solids portion of my post-op diet. I've found that my stomach feels uncomfortable (full and a little nauseous) after eating nearly every time. I mean, I just eat a tiny bit -- like, a couple bites of tuna or mashed potatoes or casserole, and I make sure the food is well-mixed and smooth and then chew really well before swallowing, but my stomach protests nearly every meal. Is this normal? Am I just getting full? Is it just going to be a bit uncomfortable to eat from now on?

I'm allowed to eat up to 3 oz. at a time, but I start feeling sick before I manage that much... I never used to feel sick upon getting full, so it's really weird.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

Its a baby stomach. So try one thing at a time. Try yogurt and if that sits Ok then later try the next soft food. Try sugar free pudding and applesause also is something that goes down easily. Slow down take your time. If your not ready then stay on liquids, broth ect. Make sure your getting in your Protein and liquids. tuna, mashed potatoes and casseroles can come later.

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[anonbaribabe 236]

23 minutes ago, Vegasurvivor said:

Its a baby stomach. So try one thing at a time. Try yogurt and if that sits Ok then later try the next soft food. Try sugar free pudding and applesause also is something that goes down easily. Slow down take your time. If your not ready then stay on liquids, broth ect. Make sure your getting in your Protein and liquids. tuna, mashed potatoes and casseroles can come later.

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This is a good suggestion.

I had to go to a nutrition class earlier this week and they told us that we shouldn't focus on the amount of food we're taking in, but instead should listen to our bodies. Even though your surgeon says you're allowed the 3 ounces at a time, your body might not be ready for that yet.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

25 minutes ago, Vegasurvivor said:

Its a baby stomach. So try one thing at a time. Try yogurt and if that sits Ok then later try the next soft food. Try sugar free pudding and applesause also is something that goes down easily. Slow down take your time. If your not ready then stay on liquids, broth ect. Make sure your getting in your Protein and liquids. tuna, mashed potatoes and casseroles can come later.

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Yes, this! Start with softer blended foods. Yogurt, blended cottage cheese, pudding. Don't move on until you're ok with these. And don't think 3 oz. is a requirement. If 1 oz. feels ok, then stay there for a while and move up gradually. I was a couple months out before I could even do 2 oz.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

Exactly. Just take it slow. You will be fine. I'm two month out and still taking it slow. I had one new food at a time and see how I do. I've had no issues, no nausea or vomiting.

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[BostonWLKC 807]

Seems like maybe too much too fast. Sound advice so far - and I second it— slow it down a bit . And no, the uncomfortable feeling doesn’t last forever but the smaller amount does . At 6+months I’m at about 3/4-1 cup and feel full.

[sillykitty 10,775]

13 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

And don't think 3 oz. is a requirement. If 1 oz. feels ok, then stay there for a while and move up gradually. I was a couple months out before I could even do 2 oz.

This!

I'm 5 months out and I can't do 3oz by weight.