10 days post op. Is it strange
That I can eat and drink more than I thought.
For starters, I can easily get my 8 ounces of protien shake down in like 15 minutes. Could do it much faster if I wanted, but I don't pu**** Also, my stomach is not sensitive at all. I put Tabasco on my cottage cheese today, and no pain or discomfort. Tonight, went out with my wife for Chinese, and I had the hot and sour soup. Again, no discomfort.
I also have no problem with very hot or cold liquids. My wife says she thinks the doctor didn't really do the VSG, but I am not hungry, and am losing weight like crazy.
What at are your thoughts?
you won't feel restriction until you move on to solid foods. I too have no problems with liquids and have had no problems getting my fluids in. I've also had no problems with any sensitivities. My recovery has been very, very smooth ... we're the lucky ones :)
Me too.
Clear liquids... no problem. Two cups of broth, easy.
Thicker liquids (like cream based soups)... slowed a little, but still easy.
Soft foods... slower still. Sometimes after two ounces of protein, I can't finish two ounces of vegetables.
I'll find out about regular foods starting Friday. I hope I continue with the trend of being lucky.
Not strange at all. I had no issues with liquids. We can get a skewed picture because the people who usually post are the ones who are having issues! There are many more of us who are silent because we don't.
The only issues I've had at all - 3 months out I had a spasm thing going on that made me puke when I ate anything, but I saw my surgeon and an antispasmodic for a week cleared things right up. I also still have issues with whole pieces of chicken, they're just too dense and tough. Chicken cubes in sauce work much better.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Me too. I'm more on solids now, and I definitely have restriction with that. No food sensitivities either. However I don't feel well after something greasy - fried egg, spam, canned meats. But I have not been able to get in any drink in in 15 minutes water or protein drink. My boyfriend has been able to do that right from the start like you, and he does all kinds of spicy too! He was with the same doc at the same time as me. He too has issues with anything greasy.