When introducing new foods I would just take a bite at a time and see how my body reacted. Dishing out tiny portions helps to keep that clean your plate tendency from cropping up. One day something might go down fine and another day it might not. At first you probably won't get more than a few bites in at one setting. You can always set it aside and come back later. I remember that I could eat eggs cooked one way but not another. And the thought of a certain food might not match the reality of it in that the smell might not agree with you.

Lcat is so right. There is one thing I'd like to add. When you first introduce more solid food you have to be very, very, very careful about the portion size. After not eating "real" food for such a long time almost anything (even pureed food) is so very appealing. Our brains tell us we must be sooooo hungry, but our bodies aren't' really all that hungry. It's more important to listen to your body rather than your brain at this point. I suggest eating only a half portion of any recommended first foods and chew, chew, chew then chew some more before you swallow When you finish your half portion, wait at least 20 minutes and concentrate on how your body feels. Pay no attention to the man (your brain) behind the curtain!
I hope you're feeling much better by now and are dealing with your feelings concerning your surgeon. It's so important to find ways to deal with emotions rather than turning to food.
Jo

Thank you. I had 4 tiny well chewed bites of scrambled egg. In the course of 8 minutes. I decided not to push my luck. I waited to see where or if I felt my pouch responding. I felt nothing. I'll try something new tomorrow.

I had a friend get really negative with me since my surgery. She is a few years post surgery and is not near her goal. Based on reading several of the posts on this site I knew I needed to let her know that if she couldn't be supportive about my journey we would need to not discuss it again.

That felt so empowering. Thank you for all you share on here.

You are awesome Robynjoy! Setting boundaries and living in integrity and authenticity is tremendously empowering. I had to speak up with a friend myself this week.

Im week 5 post op and trying different things. I do better with a boiled egg than a scrambled egg. Still pureeing alot fo my food and sticking with greek yogurt and cottage cheese along with my protein drink. I work in a small office with 4 other women...I have not told them about my surgery last month. They are very judgemental (snobby). My situation is slightly different as I initially seen my Dr for GERD, surgery was done 15 yrs ago and it had to be repeated for hiatal hernia. This second surgery included fixing the hiatal hernia along with the bypass. Co workers think its just a hiatal hernia surgery. Keeping my mouth closed.

Before I had my surgery my only fear was that I would go through all of the trouble of having the surgery and I would end up NOT losing the weight! However, after 6 months, I can happily report that I've lost 75 pounds! I was surprised, though, that I DO experience hunger, especially if I've forgotten to eat, which is very easy to do!

Robynjoy, all of the comments so far are right on point. You have to listen to your own body and what it is telling you. For instance, I have found that I can drink liquids up until I eat, but not for about an hour after I eat. Everyone is different.

Take your time about adding foods. I remember I was SO excited when I could eat cottage cheese, and it tasted so good! I hardly ever eat cottage cheese now. I find I can even eat some sweets, as long as it's only a few tiny bites. It satisfies the craving without going overboard. But again, everyone is different. I don't dare to eat deep-fried food at all, but then again, I have no desire to. You will soon discover what works for YOU, and that is what's important!

Good luck, and realize that it's not the rest of your life that you have to restrict your food choices as much as at the beginning.

You ladies are amazing! You help so much.

Today is my first day back to work. My head kept saying "get a snack". This has always been one of my eating places/triggers. I decided that for today eating (beans and cheese or protein drink every three hours would help me feel less needy. So far so good.