Trouble tolerating bland purees. Should I go back to shakes?

[Briswife15 890]

I've been on purees for 2 weeks, and can only tolerate ricotta and Greek yogurt. If I try egg, hummus, or cottage cheese I feel tremendous pressure in my pouch like I ate an entire pizza!! I'm trying to eat 1-2 ounces and eat slowly, so I don't think it is the volume or speed. Tomorrow I'm supposed to progress to soft food, but I'm really thinking I'm not ready, and that I should step back to just shakes for a few days to a week. Opinions? Anyone else have trouble progressing??

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[CurvyMom 386]

I struggled a lot with full foods and some "softer stuff" but cottage cheese and yogurt was my go to when I couldn't eat. eggs were a hell no for me at two weeks.... even not something I eat often now at almost 3 months-I always feel nauseous after I eat them. I would just eat what you can and have shakes to make up the difference. Just eat a little bit and then stop. Nothing wrong with a bite or two at this point. It's early one! Just make sure you get a lot of Water and try to reach your Protein goal

[gabybab 696]

How far out are you? I'm 2 months and finally est more than a little bit.

This morning I ate a yogurt with 1/4 granola and 1 T pumpkin seeds.

I now can eat just 3 meals. It gets better!

[Briswife15 890]

Im 4 weeks out, and should be able to tolerate more, I think.

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[Briswife15 890]

Talked to surgeon's office and they told me to go back to liquids only until they see me on Monday. Also prescribed Carafate. Hopefully something will help this terrible pressure and discomfort I'm feeling.

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[DanaC84 1,116]

Good luck with the surgeons visit. I was never told how many ounces I could have in the very beginning. My surgeon told me try one bite at a time and listen to the cues that I’ve had enough. It’s tough in the beginning to recognize those cues because it’s totally different post op. Any feeling of pressure, a hiccup, burping sometimes even a sneeze are all signs to stop. You’ll be able to build up to ounces but I wasn’t expected (or even capable) of achieving that at first. Again, best of luck 👍🏻

[Briswife15 890]

Thanks, DanaC84! Appreciate your good wishes!

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