Post op and keeping food down

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

Good morning, I had my surgery on May 3rd and started eating soft foods May 11th. I’m not sure what I am doing wrong because the first few times I ate everything went well but the last few times I can’t keep it down. It doesn’t hurt or anything just I’ll cough and the whole thing comes back up. So now I’m a little scared to eat I know I’m chewing it like 30 times before swallowing and I’m breaking between each bite and I stop drinking 30 minutes before and only eat for 30 minutes and I don’t drink for 30 minutes.

Please help I know I can’t be the only one experiencing this…if you know something anything that can help please share

Edited May 15, 2023 by Miss Sunshine P

[pintsizedmallrat 473]

A lot of the process is trial-and-error; chances are you're not doing anything "wrong" per se but your stomach and entire system is drastically different from the last time you ate some of these foods a month or two ago, and doesn't know what to think. Keep track of what you eat that does and does not agree with you. Most of your new intolerances won't last forever, but when you try them again, go slow, eat a small amount, see how it goes. When I was about where you are I was having issues with milk and gluten and I eat both now. It took a few months for me to try them again but when I did, it was ok.

You may also find it helpful to introduce new foods slowly, and not too many at a time, in case something does go badly you'll be better able to pinpoint which ingredient is the issue.

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

Thank you it only happen with eggs now. It the first few times I ate them I had no problem. It has a little cautious but I will only eat the refried Beans, yogurt and cottage cheese and see how that goes. Thank you for your response

[Lisa XO 117]

eggs confuse my new stomach and are notably hard for a lot of people. At your stage, I couldn't tolerate them at all. Now it is hit or miss.

[xoxoMeli 53]

Maybe whatever you're eating just does not agree with your new pouch so early out.

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

I can agree but it’s only eggs from the soft foods they said I could eat. The first few times I ate them I didn’t have any issues. Today I didn’t eat them just some refried Beans and all went well. Thank you for your response

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

2 hours ago, Lisa XO said:

eggs confuse my new stomach and are notably hard for a lot of people. At your stage, I couldn't tolerate them at all. Now it is hit or miss.

I’m starting to think the same thing. They talking canned tuna, canned chicken and fish next I’m not even sure I’m ready for that kinda stuff yet

[pintsizedmallrat 473]

8 hours ago, Miss Sunshine P said:

I can agree but it’s only eggs from the soft foods they said I could eat. The first few times I ate them I didn’t have any issues. Today I didn’t eat them just some refried Beans and all went well. Thank you for your response

I had a lot of trouble with eggs in the beginning too. I don't think I was able to eat them until I was off soft foods.

[Arabesque 7,313]

Your tummy is still healing & sensitive. Sometimes it’s just not ready to move on to the next stage yet. Don’t be afraid to go back a stage for a couple of days or add in the next stage foods slowly (one meal, then two meals, etc.)

Your tummy can be very fussy about foods too. eggs, chicken breast, steak, etc. can be troublesome for some for a while. Also if your food is too coarse, too dry or you eat too quickly your tummy can say nope & up it comes. And don’t be surprised if you eat something easily one day & the next your tummy is just no way! I used to describe my tummy as a petulant temper throwing two year old. It does get better but how long until it’ll take is individual. Lots of trial & error at first.

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

I’m learning that it can be a little fussy. I already had issues with textured foods and how they felt in my mouth so this is just another thing I have to learn. It’s really crazy I had the RYN and most of my friends had the sleeve they didn’t had all these problems. I notice some doctors do it different on the stages because purée wasn’t one of my stages but I feel I should try that. My surgery was 15 days ago in the 3rd of May

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

7 hours ago, pintsizedmallrat said:

I had a lot of trouble with eggs in the beginning too. I don't think I was able to eat them until I was off soft foods.

Wow that’s crazy

[catwoman7 11,214]

not being able to tolerate eggs early out is very common. I could handle them, but a lot of people can't for the first few months.

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

Thank you and I’m starting to see that I’m not alone in the no egg thing😂🤣😂