From what I read you have to slow down and make sure you have liquids figured out before you progress. If purees are bothering you may have to take a step back... Thought I would put my 2 cents in

your doctor should have given you clear instructions on when to start each stage and how. Mine told me 2 weeks fluids, 2 weeks purees, then normal food.
If it hurts/is uncomfortable you need to eat less I think, even though what you eat may seem very little already but keep up your fluids. It will get better, the first 4 weeks post-op are famous for getting depressed etc, find reassurance in knowing that this happens to most of us.
you will get to the other side!
I am 10 days post op and haven't even started purees and it is a little frustratring that I dump very easily and feel i am hardly eating anything as a result, I am drinking plenty though and reminding myself it will get better, I know it will!

I left the hospital being able to eat puree. I eat about 1/2 cup at a sitting. The last couple of days I can't even do that. nothing seems to be going well. Even water upsets me. It seems the longer I go without eating the more I can't eat without there being a problem. I keep backing up to liquids only but that isn't going well either. I guess I'll have to call and talk to a Doctor about this. I'm at 16 days since surgery.

My concern is not getting in the necessary 50-60 proteins a day. I don't want to lose my hair etc.

I left on puree too. It may be what you are eating, or that its not moist enough, or youre eating too fast. I too, agree and get the liquids under control. Protien is a bear. The slim fast low carb has got 20 grams, atkins 15. *i couldnt tolerate anything else* Just keep truckin, there is no way that youre going to get all your protien right away. (That what I was told) Keep taking you vitamins, and relax. I know I get sick, when I wait to long to eat, and then I get excited and eat too fast. Hoope this helps!

I had problems like this also. Contact your doctor to make sure you don't have a blockage. That was my problem.

One of the things that did well for me was to make Cream of Wheat, add a 1/2 scoop of the Vanilla flavored powdered Whey protein and a little Skim milk to smooth it out. I got about 15g of protein out of it.

If you get the unflavored Whey protein, you can mix it with just about any creamed soup (Tomato for me) and it will give you added protein.

Keep your chin up, it happens to all of us.

Cindy

Thank You for all your help. I really appreciate it.

I think we should name this stage the Mantra stage. It seems to be the stage when most need to remember to sit quietly, close the eyes, and repeat- 'This too shall pass, This too shall pass'. Breathe deeply and repeat.

This really isn't a tease. when you get a little way out from surgery and are really getting into the swing of how things are going to go, while letting go of the 'Old' ways, this mindset seems to settle in.

Forgotten are the months you spent on your online support group giving, and reading others give support to those in precisely this place!

Now is the time for you to find those tips about eating slower, and going back a step or two for a day or two. You need to put all of the advice flying around here into action.

Then, Also, Don't be afraid if you do all you can think of, and still need to call the Dr. if you still need answers.

We're here for you, Keep your chin up, and good luck!

God Bless!

Janelle

Hi there,

I had my Doc perscribe something for the nausea. Phenegren. it works really well and now I am getting all of my protein and water in a day. Just an idea.

If you had RNY, the nerve that sends the hunger message was cut and it takes 6-18 months to regenerate. Some will never again feel hunger or will only feel partial hunger. Most will resume feeling hungry at some point in their journey. Eating needs to become something you do for health. Similar to taking medicine. You eat when you are supposed to. Measure your food so that you don't eat too much. Your surgeon should have told you when you can advance your diet. The diet is such that it allows your insides to heal. If you are having problems, talk to your surgeon.