2 weeks post op and...

rcruz · July 9, 2008

Although this is what I always wanted but I have NO appetite today whatsoever! And it's driving me crazy I feel like I did just one day after surgery, thing is I don't want my body to like start to store fat and all that jazz. I forced myself to eat 4 crackers with Peanut Butter and that seemed to like to the fill up my tummy tum tum! I feel like I have eaten a buffet or something my stomach is saying DON'T you dare put anything in me!!!!! I drank on bottled Water, and that is all I can feel I can take.

Question: Is this how restriction feels? If so I sure don't want to be filled aggressively the frist time I do know that. Or can it be just one of those days?

ursa · July 9, 2008

I felt the same way for about 5 weeks after surgery. Although my doctor gave very explicit instruction on food intake-clear liquids to full liquids to soft solids beginning the 6th week. Always eating Proteins first. Crackers and Peanut Butter are big no no's even now. After week 5 I began to get my appetite back and made bad food choices resulting in a weight gain of 4lbs. I had a fill last week and feel restriction now. I have had some clear body signals if I eat too much too fast. I feel great this week and have started exercising everyday which was a real kickstart to serious weight loss. Good luck to you!

Redhead1 · July 9, 2008

Hi

I'm 1 week post op and don't really feel like eating much, but at least drink your Protein and you will probably feel better. I just started soft foods and the scrambled egg was great. But I feel full very easy with anything and don't dare eat to the point of really full. Don't put to much pressure on your self. Have you found a drink you really like. Be creative in doctoring your drinks. I had sugar free Carnation Breakfast and Divincis sugarfree, 0cal 0carb flavorings. Do you have a support group in your area?

Redhead1

rcruz · July 9, 2008

I ordered some whey Protein just waiting to get it :smile: I ate eggs last night only one and some refriend Beans and got full fast. I need to find some good mushie foods that I am able to eat.

I need to find a drink that I like, your right!! I am now drinking Crystal light and KO Protein Water, propel and just plain Water. Those Protein shakes don't settle with me too well, I'd rather have water vs them. Which is the reason I ordered the protein viles.

Mommy.ArmyWife · July 9, 2008

I am on 3 days Clear Liquids, 5 weeks full liquids... I can't have eggs or refried Beans until at least week 4 or 5... I'm afraid to wat any mushies before then!! Not that I feel much like eating. My surgery was yesterday. I just drank 2 oz of broth and feel as though I ate at a buffet!

SueAZ · July 10, 2008

I liked carnation instant Breakfast made with milk, gives you not to bad Protein count. GNC has Protein Shots that have 42 grams of protein. I usually split it into because the body only will take so much. I usually add it to Water or juice. It is hard at first to get into a eating routine. I still alot of times find myself not really hungry but will eat just because it what I've always done.

thughes113 · July 10, 2008

IMHO, it's just one of those days.

But, how are you getting to actually eat things already two-weeks post op. I'll be two weeks post op on Friday and can start "mushies". I haven't chewed anything!

MusicMan2008 · July 10, 2008

IMHO, it's just one of those days.
But, how are you getting to actually eat things already two-weeks post op. I'll be two weeks post op on Friday and can start "mushies". I haven't chewed anything!

I will be two weeks post-op tomorrow and my doctor today told me to eat solid food ONLY. He wants my stomach to get back in shape. I guess it is different for everyone.

Mommy.ArmyWife · July 10, 2008

Wow! I was told that if I ate solid foods too early, I risk a slip of the band later on. It interferes with the healing process, and the stomach is just not ready for solid foods...

MusicMan2008 · July 10, 2008

Wow! I was told that if I ate solid foods too early, I risk a slip of the band later on. It interferes with the healing process, and the stomach is just not ready for solid foods...

We have to remember everyone is different and everyone's surgeon has their own beliefs. I don't think my doctor, who has done a ton of these things, would suggest it if it was going to hurt me. We have to trust our doctors.

rcruz · July 10, 2008

We have to remember everyone is different and everyone's surgeon has their own beliefs. I don't think my doctor, who has done a ton of these things, would suggest it if it was going to hurt me. We have to trust our doctors.

I think your right everyone and every ones doctor is different. I mean I didn't even have a pre-op diet only no eating after midnight and I was fine. I was able to start mushies one week to the day after surgery per my doctor no mention of a slip or it might hurt me :confused2: so who knows?!?!?! Today I am not feeling like eating either maybe just working too much! I am going to eat some Soup though for lunch even if I have to force myself a little bit just to get something in my tummy I mean it's growling but I am not hungry!!!!!