Why

[The skinny]

Hello I'm miserable I'm second-guessing why did the surgery I can't eat anything I understand I'm not supposed to eat much now but my doctor saying that should be on mushy foods this is the 19th day after my surgery I need help

[Sandra3]

Welcome!
We all have different guidelines and our stomach are healing, so it's important to be extra careful especially the first month.

When I was able to go from full liquid to pured food, my stomach was not ready so I just staid one more week on full liquid then it was ok (I did have my surgeon's approval).

Those first three months post-op were not easy for me, lot's of nausea and food intolerance, but I never had any regrets, and now I'm 18 months post-op, haven't reach my goal yet because I'm a slow looser, but loosing little by little and feeling so much better now compare to pre-op, all troubles and side effects were worth it! Try to stay positive, it will get better, think about the big picture.

Good luck and take care!

[b02whitety]

hello good morning it will get better but for me once I got the clear to start puree food I wasn't able to handle it so I did another week of
protein drinks the 4th week I did soft food but I wasn't able to tolerate some foods so i just able to do soups. And now I'm 2 months post op and I'm doing much better .. it will get better soon trust me I was the same way I was like what in the world did i just do yest the first month is the worst ... good luck

[Shirl]

It's all psychological to be honest, and the best thing you can do for yourself is probably reflect on the why.

My best recommendation is to seek cognitive therapy to help you sort out your attachment and beliefs about food.

Best wishes to you, and please do not try to overfeed yourself just for the sake of eating or chewing sensation.

Keeping you in my heart and prayers.

[Lisa73me]

Hello I'm miserable I'm second-guessing why did the surgery I can't eat anything I understand I'm not supposed to eat much now but my doctor saying that should be on mushy foods this is the 19th day after my surgery I need help

It will be OK, like you said you're only 19 days postop. Give it time, your body is going through a big adjustment! You will be able to eat enough to satisfy yourself again very soon! I struggled at first also, it will all even out and you will be happy, just be patient..

[Christie13]

Things get better. I'm 8 1/2 months post op and can eat and drink well now. I'm not eating gigantic portions but I can get my nutritional requirements in with no issues. I don't feel deprived at all.