Your time will come...all of a sudden you'll know, like knowing people know! lol {:>}

Consider your self lucky! I'm hoping to be like you. I had my surgery on the 18th and have had no issues so far. But I'm still on cream soups for a few more days. We will see what happens when I introduce other foods here on the 1st. If you don't mind me asking deb are you younger old older. OCD been noticing the younger crowd has been having a lot less complications. Also what proceedure did you have?

I do feel lucky not to experience the "side effects" of vomiting and pain but I wish I felt full... I had this surgery because I want my body to overcome my head and heart when it comes to eatting. I'm just so afraid that I won't lose or will gain right back since I still desire foods. Nothing I'd like more than a big bowl of ice cream right now and could probably handle it.
I'm 54 yrs old.

forgot to say I had gastic bypass.

I had NO trouble for 2 to 3 weeks post -op.. then it started in. . the puking.. the foamies... the having to spit out the one last bite you put in your mouth.. when you know if you swallow it will ALL come up. So please PLEASE.. be careful... make sure you don't put anything your mouth that you aren't ready for yet. I have to go Tuesday for them to check for a Stricture. I dread it.. I pray you NEVER have any of the problems so many have... but like i said.. did great for 2 to 3 weeks.. then it started.

I am 2 1/2 years out. I have thrown up exactly 2 times. I can count the number of times on one hand I got the hearrt racing and sweaty reaction and it was because I did something dumb. Once I drank a Starbuck peppermint mocha. I wanted it. I knew the sugar content, I only got a small and drank it anyway. I was in a way foul mood and just didn't care. I felt the effects of the sugar and fat within 5 minutes.

Occaisionally I get the "I have to run to the Bathroom now!" scooters. But only when I eat a lot of fat (and when I have been really constipated before I discovered probiotics I did this once or twice just to be able to go!) I learned quickly what I could tolerate and what I couldn't tolerate. I am very careful about what I eat and where, so I don't do that running to the bathroom thing at the wrong time and the wrong place. You will learn. Just be kind to yourself!

If you watch what you eat, avoid the fat and sugar and eat within the limits of your pouch, you may never get sick. That is ok.

But eventually you will try something you shouldn't and it will happen. WE are all human and not a single one of us is perfect. It's all a learning thing. And even once you know, you will mess up occasionally. It's the overall picture that matters!

Good Luck!

Laura

I have not had any problem with any food I have tried. I just watch how much I eat which isn't a problem because I am never hungry. Hope you don't have any problems just watch portion size.

Kathi

I was the same way and had the same fears. I'm finally starting to recognize the full feeling, it just sometimes takes awhile.

I appreciate everyone's comments.
I was even starting to think maybe the surgeon didn't reduce the size enough...
So... I won't be shocked if it happens "down the road".

Sounds like Nirvana to me... no hunger and no pain....wow! I totally get the fear of not getting signals to stop, though.

I didnt even throw up till almost a month out...to this day its a rarity and I only get a "stuck" feeling if I eat too fast. Nothing too painful. Im almost 3 1/2 months out and feel awesome. Dont worry about loosing, it will happen. Just follow your plan.
GL!

Like you, I've had no nausea or vomiting since the surgery, no problem tolerating food. BUT: I chew well, eat slowing, and measure my portions. Follow the program, and you should continue to do well. Not to worry.

A month ago I was having the same thoughts as you. Today I realize my surgeon made my pouch small enough. Purred foods gi down weasy just like liquids. When you get to solids you'll soon see just how diff food feels. I find myself sticking to softer foods because other stuff just doesn't feel good. And yes there's a point between just two bites that if you take just one more you'll be sorry. You will learn this very quick. Like laura I thought i'd try starbucks..got a decaf soy sugarfree frap and about 3 oz into it I was sweaty nauseated dizzy thought I was gonna pass out then the nxt 30 min holding onto the wall while prolapsing my gut. It only took once to feel that and that was enough. I agree with laura you learn real quick what and whenn to eat certain thing.

Mine didn't start till I started solid food. Your time will come. Liquid goes through your pouch much easier then solid.

Good Luck

Dianne

I am 2.5 months out and have never had a problem either! I also don't tempt the pouch either! I'm sure my time will come but just because I seem to tolerate about anything doesn't give me the right to try something I shouldn't have! I know better! I guess you will figure it all out! Good luck!