Ms.Scott

[smaxfield1101]

Hello, my Name is Ms.Scott an it's been 2weeks since the surgery. An it seems I'm having issue's adjusting to eating. I still want to eat regular food. But still get sick. an I'm unable to afford the Genepro powder...How can get help to by what I need?

 

[AnnieLuv]

At 2 weeks I was eating sf pudding, cream of wheat and premier protein shakes from Costco. The cream of wheat was really satisfying, it will fill you up. You can make it thin at first and then thicker if you tolerate it well. You can stir stuff into it also for more protein. And it's cheap.

 

[Coping Margo]

Cream wheat? So you can't do oatmeal?

 

[smaxfield1101]

At 2 weeks I was eating sf pudding, cream of wheat and premier protein shakes from Costco. The cream of wheat was really satisfying, it will fill you up. You can make it thin at first and then thicker if you tolerate it well. You can stir stuff into it also for more protein. And it's cheap.

Thank you. I will definitely try it.

 

[smaxfield1101]

Cream wheat? So you can't do oatmeal?

I have tried Oatmeal but unable to keep it down.

 

[AnnieLuv]

I wasn't allowed oatmeal until soft food stage. For my program that was week 6.

 

[QueAnd]

Welcome Ms. Scott. Hope you get the answers to your question(s) that satisfy you. At 2 weeks, I was doing pureed/soft. I had greek yogurt, cream of chicken soup, well-cooked spinach, broccoli, canned smooth meats (similar to potted meat, i.e., chicken, ham) and Premier Protein shakes as well as powdered shakes I got from my doctor's nutrition store.

 

[MamaBearOf4]

I got by with protein shakes. Some broths hold protien and even the campbells cream of mushroom or chicken has protein and i got through with those.

 

[Coping Margo]

Did you thin them out? How did you prepare it.?

 

[smaxfield1101]

Is it normal to have acid reflux all the time?

 

[Pink Julie]

Is it normal to have acid reflux all the time?

I understand that this can happen with the sleeve.

 

[QueAnd]

I have acid reflux and am on medications for it (pre-op) and now. It's controlled, so unfortunately, I can't say if it's normal; however, eating too much too fast can cause food/fluids to back up the esophagus causing heartburn. Also, laying down too soon after eating. Our new eating motto is "Go Sloooowwwwww." My food gets cold with the slowness of meal intake. That is now my new normal. So, please, take your time, remain in an upright position, and as soon as you start to have a feeling of fullness, STOP eating because more food/liquids are funneling into the new pouch; it's just waiting in line to drip-drop into the stomach.

 

[Coping Margo]

Yeah if you eat to fast is bad news.

 

[Pink Julie]

I have acid reflux and am on medications for it (pre-op) and now. It's controlled, so unfortunately, I can't say if it's normal; however, eating too much too fast can cause food/fluids to back up the esophagus causing heartburn. Also, laying down too soon after eating. Our new eating motto is "Go Sloooowwwwww." My food gets cold with the slowness of meal intake. That is now my new normal. So, please, take your time, remain in an upright position, and as soon as you start to have a feeling of fullness, STOP eating because more food/liquids are funneling into the new pouch; it's just waiting in line to drip-drop into the stomach.

I agree, but don’t you just hate it when you’re really enjoying your pre measured, delicious dinner and you can’t eat it all because you’re already full up? It sure takes some getting used to!

 

[Coping Margo]

Yes but we have to train ourselves not to be an over eater. If someone didn't clean their plate I would do it for them. I can't do that now because I don't eat the same things they do. So hopefully I will continue on my new journey.

 

[Brenda2010]

Yes but we have to train ourselves not to be an over eater. If someone didn't clean their plate I would do it for them. I can't do that now because I don't eat the same things they do. So hopefully I will continue on my new journey.

This is the ultimate goal of the surgery in my eyes. So that I physically can't overeat. I know you can snack all day and stretch out your pouch but it seems like you'd have to almost mindfully do it. Fingers crossed anyway.

 

[Coping Margo]

Yup we can't over eat unless we mindfully do it. But then we pay for it because we feel horrible sick.