9 Days Post Op frustrated and backed-up

[SumLGS]

Hello I am new here hoping to get some advice and suggestions. I had the Lgs surgery 9 days ago and have experienced the worst back-up (bowels) of my life. Finally got things "moving" but I am tired of eating or consuming the soup jello and protein drinks allowed in this phase. Any suggestions for either of these issues? I'm also mentally not at peace. I have failed so many times, I noticed I can not take in about 11 oz... Which scared me. Will I still loose or is this going to me one more fail. Feeling frustrated still uncomfortable in the belly and scared

[LisaZBee]

If you mean you can take in 11 oz. of liquid, the restriction is different when you get to solid foods. Liquids move through pretty quickly, but food does not. I understand your boredom, I was there and had liquids for weeks as I have a strict surgeon. Maybe different flavored broths. I know another person in this forum would get wonton soup and strain out the wontons. Popsicles helped me feel like I could "crunch" on something. Things get better and easier, I promise. I think my 2nd to 3rd week was mentally very rough as well. All the best to you!

[KarenJean]

Sum, just remember that this time of liquids is to give your sleeve a chance to heal. Whenever I got sick of liquids, I thought about my stomach leaking acid into my abdominal cavity and that pretty much changed my thoughts.

[Gilliank]

The idea of failing at this is super scary. I still worry about it but meanwhile i am 4 months out and 54 lbs down. We need to come to terms with accepting this as a permanent lifestyle change. I've pretty much given carbs up and work out. I've hit a bit of a stall now at 54 lbs which is upsetting but I also understand that I've lost a lot and my body needs time to adjust. The liquid phase will end. I ate a lot of broth and actually puréed a lot of foods to get different tastes during that time.

[Sunshine25]

Senokot

[Denise Foremam]

I got egg drop soup and strained it, when I was in the liquid phase, it was so good.

[SumLGS]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the help. Thank God I found this site

[SumLGS]

If you mean you can take in 11 oz. of liquid, the restriction is different when you get to solid foods. Liquids move through pretty quickly, but food does not. I understand your boredom, I was there and had liquids for weeks as I have a strict surgeon. Maybe different flavored broths. I know another person in this forum would get wonton soup and strain out the wontons. Popsicles helped me feel like I could "crunch" on something. Things get better and easier, I promise. I think my 2nd to 3rd week was mentally very rough as well. All the best to you!

so insightfull I atebmy first meal of puréed foods. I ate about half a cup and was stuffed. I couldn't believe it but you are so right �� glad I didn't break my new stomach

[LisaZBee]

Isn't it crazy how liquid and even semi solid (and solid) are so different?! I would not have believed it until I experienced it too. You definitely didn't break your new tummy and it is working for you!