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[jblack]

Just started noticing this today, but I HAVE to keep myself "full" or I start to feel REALLY sick... Freaking weird, cause feeling sick makes me NOT want to eat, but I have to if I want to feel any better. Just have to force down the first couple bites and it's like a complete 180 on how I feel... I had to carry around a pack of Ritz crackers if I went anywhere today in case I got "the feeling". Ritz crackers are about the only thing that really sits well on my stomach...

Is this normal 3 weeks post-surgery?

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by jblack

Just started noticing this today, but I HAVE to keep myself "full" or I start to feel REALLY sick... Freaking weird, cause feeling sick makes me NOT want to eat, but I have to if I want to feel any better. Just have to force down the first couple bites and it's like a complete 180 on how I feel... I had to carry around a pack of Ritz crackers if I went anywhere today in case I got "the feeling". Ritz crackers are about the only thing that really sits well on my stomach...

Is this normal 3 weeks post-surgery?

Kind of a horrible catch 22! Reminds me of having the flu, and not wanting to eat anything, but if you don't you feel miserable.

[fr1endly2]

JuST want to tell you to sip sip sip!!! BE sure to
get your fluids in no matter what. DEHYDRATION
will cause alot of nasusas

I was told to never go more then 5 hours with my
pouch empty during the day!!!! mAYBE you
need mini meals!


ARE You on TUMS or another antiacid meds?????
its very important my surgeon had me on tums 4
times a day early post op then at a year i had to
get on Priolsec OTC.....

remember your eating now for survival not for hunger...
are you useing protein shakes some ? PROTEIN pudding
what stage of food are you cleared for ???
let me know
hugs

[sass63]

Originally Posted by fr1endly2

JuST want to tell you to sip sip sip!!! BE sure to
get your fluids in no matter what. DEHYDRATION
will cause alot of nasusas

I was told to never go more then 5 hours with my
pouch empty during the day!!!! mAYBE you
need mini meals!


ARE You on TUMS or another antiacid meds?????
its very important my surgeon had me on tums 4
times a day early post op then at a year i had to
get on Priolsec OTC.....

remember your eating now for survival not for hunger...
are you useing protein shakes some ? PROTEIN pudding
what stage of food are you cleared for ???
let me know
hugs

This part is sooo true you have to sip all day. And the protein shakes ect really help at this stage, Just adding some extra strentgh to what has already been said. All of the above is every important and even if you are cleared to eat something your body may not be able to handle it yet so be very careful at this stage.

[jblack]

Originally Posted by fr1endly2

JuST want to tell you to sip sip sip!!! BE sure to
get your fluids in no matter what. DEHYDRATION
will cause alot of nasusas

I was told to never go more then 5 hours with my
pouch empty during the day!!!! mAYBE you
need mini meals!


ARE You on TUMS or another antiacid meds?????
its very important my surgeon had me on tums 4
times a day early post op then at a year i had to
get on Priolsec OTC.....

remember your eating now for survival not for hunger...
are you useing protein shakes some ? PROTEIN pudding
what stage of food are you cleared for ???
let me know
hugs

I'm beyond sipping, I can not stand the "thirsty" feeling in the back of my throat anymore. I'm between pureed and soft foods, gradually adding more things. I am so tired of shakes I dunno if I can force myself to drink anymore. I might try the pudding next... Regular sugar-free pudding works well, but I am so freaking tired of eating sweet things. I had some tortilla scoops and fat-free refried beans last night that were sooooo good just cause they weren't sweet.

[jblack]

Oh, and to get ahead of the game today, the first thing I did was eat even though I didn't feel hungry. Feeling fine so far, hopefully it worked.

[sass63]

Originally Posted by jblack

Oh, and to get ahead of the game today, the first thing I did was eat even though I didn't feel hungry. Feeling fine so far, hopefully it worked.

Your at one of the hardest stages right now just take it easy and dont go to long without something in your tummy. Remember also when its time to eat try not to drink. I can remember feeling the way you are right now.
Just try to remember that this is a lifestyle change. You will never be eating the way you once did. And take one day at a time. Sometimes its hour by hour at a time,

[jblack]

Originally Posted by sass63

Your at one of the hardest stages right now just take it easy and dont go to long without something in your tummy. Remember also when its time to eat try not to drink. I can remember feeling the way you are right now.
Just try to remember that this is a lifestyle change. You will never be eating the way you once did. And take one day at a time. Sometimes its hour by hour at a time,

So it is normal and it does get better?

God my Mom is gonna hate it once she gets to this point, she is 7 days behind me.

[sass63]

Originally Posted by jblack

So it is normal and it does get better?

God my Mom is gonna hate it once she gets to this point, she is 7 days behind me.

Yes it does get better. But there may be some foods that you wont ever be able to eat again. I had mine in 2000 and rice and hamberger still hurt my stomach. Just take it slow and easy and dont rush yourself.

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by jblack

Oh, and to get ahead of the game today, the first thing I did was eat even though I didn't feel hungry. Feeling fine so far, hopefully it worked.

Good to hear jblack. Great tips everyone!

[sass63]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Good to hear jblack. Great tips everyone!

Thanks OD just hope it helps some, its a real hard thing to go through.

[fr1endly2]

everyday will get better!
sure some times its frustrating
but when u reep the rewards of the
huge weightloss it all becomes easier....

the protein puddings are better to use
then the sugar free being its loaded with
protein. PROTEIN is a healing food!
and keeps our tiny pouch fuller longer!
hang in there!

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by fr1endly2

everyday will get better!
sure some times its frustrating
but when u reep the rewards of the
huge weightloss it all becomes easier....

the protein puddings are better to use
then the sugar free being its loaded with
protein. PROTEIN is a healing food!
and keeps our tiny pouch fuller longer!
hang in there!

I wonder if eating higher glycemic foods would be of assistance as well.

[jblack]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

I wonder if eating higher glycemic foods would be of assistance as well.

I have been upping the protein and it has helped SOOOOO much. I still get a twinge of nausea if I wait too long to eat, but it passes and I can keep going, albeit hungry. I'm back to more handleable hunger-headaches at this stage. I've actually had to take Tylenol twice this week for headaches. At least it seems to work, only Advil used to, and I thought I was gonna be screwed when it came to headaches for the rest of my life, lol.

[sass63]

Originally Posted by jblack

I have been upping the protein and it has helped SOOOOO much. I still get a twinge of nausea if I wait too long to eat, but it passes and I can keep going, albeit hungry. I'm back to more handleable hunger-headaches at this stage. I've actually had to take Tylenol twice this week for headaches. At least it seems to work, only Advil used to, and I thought I was gonna be screwed when it came to headaches for the rest of my life, lol.

I am glad to hear that its getting better for you, How is your mom doing?

[jblack]

Originally Posted by sass63

I am glad to hear that its getting better for you, How is your mom doing?

She is doing well.

[sass63]

Originally Posted by jblack

She is doing well.

Good I am so glad that you both are going well

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by jblack

I have been upping the protein and it has helped SOOOOO much. I still get a twinge of nausea if I wait too long to eat, but it passes and I can keep going, albeit hungry. I'm back to more handleable hunger-headaches at this stage. I've actually had to take Tylenol twice this week for headaches. At least it seems to work, only Advil used to, and I thought I was gonna be screwed when it came to headaches for the rest of my life, lol.

Great news jblack, glad to hear things are getting back on track for you and the side effects are becoming more bearable. How is your overall progress so far?

Originally Posted by jblack

She is doing well.

Awesome! Tell her a bunch of people she's never met wish her our best.

[jblack]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Great news jblack, glad to hear things are getting back on track for you and the side effects are becoming more bearable. How is your overall progress so far?



Awesome! Tell her a bunch of people she's never met wish her our best.

Been hovering around ~274 for the past week...

[sass63]

Originally Posted by jblack

Been hovering around ~274 for the past week...

That happens. you may stay there for a couple weeks before the lose kicks in again I think its the body adjusting myself, but just my thoughts

Have a great nite