What was I thinking!?

sandie1958 · August 25, 2005

I just got back from Taco Bell with my son.

I ate a bean burritto, I tore off half the shell so it was mostly just Beans and cheese, and I feel sooooo sick. It's like I ate a six course meal or something.

How long will this last?

Thanks,

Sandie.

Barb · August 25, 2005

Sorry you feel bad Sandie. Today is my last day of mushies. I start semi-solids tomorrow.

Can't help you on how long it will last, I stay very full feeling just from a small amount of mushies.

the best me · August 25, 2005

Definately switch to crispy!!! It's the tortilla, most likely. If I do taco bell, I get Pintos and chips, add some sauce, and get a crispy taco and add the filling to the Beans, break up the taco shell and eat it that way. Small bites, no chewy tortillas!

For now, are you stuck or feeling like you need to PB? Or are you just stuffed to the gills? If nothing is stuck, I'd take tiny little sips of Water or gatorade or whatever every 5 min or so as long as it goes down well. That should help lubricate what's in the pouch and help it pass through. Do this only if it seems comfortable for you, and sounds right. If taking a sip hurts or causes a problem, stop and wait it out. Stretch, or get down on your hands and knees with your butt up, arms stretched forward and rest there a bit.

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

alatina · August 25, 2005

i agree-it was the damn flour tortilla-evil thing.I never used to eat crispy tortillas but thats the only ones I can do now and even those are not worth it most times.

sandie1958 · August 25, 2005

thank you all so much for the responses. kathy it was i am so full feeling i didnt want to throw up but couldnt habve eaten another bite, today i feel great drinking my Water. i usually dont want anything to eat until afternoon so i use the am time to drink alot of my water & crystal lite. i am having trouble with the not drinking with meals or right after i have to really watch myself. thanks agai sandie

the best me · August 25, 2005

Good for you, so glad you feel better! You just can't overeat with this band, don't it feel great?! Keep it crispy, girl!

Daisybelle · August 25, 2005

i am having trouble with the not drinking with meals or right after i have to really watch myself.

Me too! I used to drink 2 or 3 glasses of Water or tea while I ate. It's so hard not to have anything now... I must admit that sometimes I just need a small sip or 2 as I eat. :ermm

I do looooove the full feeling after eating only a small amount though. I never, ever seemed to feel full before my surgery. I could eat and eat and eat and just never fill up...

vinesqueen · August 25, 2005

glad to hear you are feeling better. I find that if I stand up straight and open my mouth while tipping my head back (think baby bird) helps. Yeah, I'm weird.

I have no trouble with tortillas, soft or otherwise.