September surgery buddies!!

[Slwhurst 86]

Ok guys dumb but serious question… According to my doctor I am supposed to be in purée till the 17th. Why in the world does anything I am supposed to eat make me beyond nauseous. Like I don’t throw it up but all I can do is lay down for the next while. It makes me not want to eat. So the other day I knew I needed something and cheated and ate a hot wing and a half and was absolutely fine with it… does that sound weird to anyone else???

[SpartanMaker 930]

2 minutes ago, Slwhurst said:

Ok guys dumb but serious question… According to my doctor I am supposed to be in purée till the 17th. Why in the world does anything I am supposed to eat make me beyond nauseous. Like I don’t throw it up but all I can do is lay down for the next while. It makes me not want to eat. So the other day I knew I needed something and cheated and ate a hot wing and a half and was absolutely fine with it… does that sound weird to anyone else???

You're not eating too much, are you? Maybe cut in half whatever you're eating and see how that goes?

[Slwhurst 86]

On 10/02/2022 at 18:28, SpartanMaker said:

You're not eating too much, are you? Maybe cut in half whatever you're eating and see how that goes?

I can’t even eat more than 4 thumbnail size bites

[SpartanMaker 930]

1 minute ago, Slwhurst said:

I can’t even eat more than 4 thumbnail size bites

I'm really just grasping for straws here, but maybe look for patterns? Like amount of fat or carbs, types of food, etc. I know that some people really struggle with certain foods, but tolerate others just fine.

[Slwhurst 86]

On 10/02/2022 at 18:35, SpartanMaker said:

I'm really just grasping for straws here, but maybe look for patterns? Like amount of fat or carbs, types of food, etc. I know that some people really struggle with certain foods, but tolerate others just fine.

So far anything purée is out. chicken, tuna, potatoes, eggs… nothing! But I can eat a hot wing and deer sausage without getting sick. Leaning towards it being a texture thing.

[SpartanMaker 930]

1 minute ago, Slwhurst said:

So far anything purée is out. chicken, tuna, potatoes, eggs… nothing! But I can eat a hot wing and deer sausage without getting sick. Leaning towards it being a texture thing.

Could be? Maybe try regular non-pureed tuna and see how it goes?

[Slwhurst 86]

On 10/02/2022 at 18:39, SpartanMaker said:

Could be? Maybe try regular non-pureed tuna and see how it goes?

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Would it be safe to just eat normal food? ? I know every plan is different and it is against my plan but if others are ok I am willing to try cause I know I need to eat.

[SpartanMaker 930]

5 minutes ago, Slwhurst said:

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Would it be safe to just eat normal food? ? I know every plan is different and it is against my plan but if others are ok I am willing to try cause I know I need to eat.

As long as you chew well, I don't think it will hurt you. Best to know if it's a texture thing, then you can talk to your team about it.

[Garfield1987 20]

On 10/02/2022 at 19:42, Slwhurst said:

I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. Would it be safe to just eat normal food? ? I know every plan is different and it is against my plan but if others are ok I am willing to try cause I know I need to eat.

I think you should call the doctor tomorrow. Have them problem shoot this rather than strangers on the internet. Ive wanted to eat so badly too, I can barely down those shakes anymore. However I’m scared of doing anything “off plan” and sabotaging future success. We are building new habits so ultimately it’s your choice. Give the doctor a call and good luck, you’ve got this!

[JustAMomATX 24]

3 hours ago, SpartanMaker said:

Not during the day since I'm constantly sipping Water. At night I'm actually woken up in the middle of the night with severe dry mouth. Not sure yet if that's because I'm mouth breathing, or if something else is going on? I do know I'm a lot more congested that I used to be, so that might account for the mouth breathing.

100% same exact thing.

[nymisc 54]

4 hours ago, Stuart90 said:

When did everyone start their Vitamins? I will be a week post-op tomorrow and haven't purchased my Vitamins yet.

Right away. The day I got home. I take a Multi-Vitamin, Biotin and calcium citrate.

[nymisc 54]

I don't know how many of you are in your third week, but I am concerned about my calories. My doctor has us do 3 meals and 3 Snacks. Shooting for 60 grams of Protein and 64 oz of Water. I have no problem with the protein. I make a lot of Keto Soups and blend them down. I am concerned in the calories. I was hovering around 5-600 calories. Today if I eat everything, I wrote I should end up around 800. I couldn't believe it. I have not had any issues with food until yesterday. I am in my soft food stage and yesterday I had a few of Russel's Sugar Free Chocolate. My TOM started yesterday, and I think I was just craving. That did not sit well at all. So, no more off that. Where are you all at in terms of calories?

[Cassandra Maughan 9]

I have been cheating a bit on the puréed diet… mostly because the idea of purées repels me. But I have been chewing really really well instead. Tiny bites of chicken from a Soup, a piece of bacon today, little tiny pieces of turkey sausage in scrambled eggs… my stomach seems to do fine except I am still struggling with eating too fast and I think I am eating just a bit too much at one sitting. Is anyone else finding that they aren’t struggling with nausea with food? Even a sort of spicy SW chicken soup isn’t bothering me… just feel overly full sometimes.

[Cassandra Maughan 9]

On 10/03/2022 at 14:35, nymisc said:

I don't know how many of you are in your third week, but I am concerned about my calories. My doctor has us do 3 meals and 3 Snacks. Shooting for 60 grams of Protein and 64 oz of Water. I have no problem with the Protein. I make a lot of Keto Soups and blend them down. I am concerned in the calories. I was hovering around 5-600 calories. Today if I eat everything, I wrote I should end up around 800. I couldn't believe it. I have not had any issues with food until yesterday. I am in my soft food stage and yesterday I had a few of Russel's Sugar Free Chocolate. My TOM started yesterday, and I think I was just craving. That did not sit well at all. So, no more off that. Where are you all at in terms of calories?

I have been around 500-600 the last few days and just started my 3rd week

[SpartanMaker 930]

3 hours ago, nymisc said:

I don't know how many of you are in your third week, but I am concerned about my calories. My doctor has us do 3 meals and 3 Snacks. Shooting for 60 grams of Protein and 64 oz of Water. I have no problem with the Protein. I make a lot of Keto Soups and blend them down. I am concerned in the calories. I was hovering around 5-600 calories. Today if I eat everything, I wrote I should end up around 800. I couldn't believe it. I have not had any issues with food until yesterday. I am in my soft food stage and yesterday I had a few of Russel's Sugar Free Chocolate. My TOM started yesterday, and I think I was just craving. That did not sit well at all. So, no more off that. Where are you all at in terms of calories?

I'm a bit confused? Can you help me understand if you're concerned about your calories being too low or too high? My plan does not have any mention of calorie goals at all, at any stage, so I'm not sure what you're shooting for.