2 weeks post-op

May 27, 2010

So Tuesday was 2 weeks since I was sleeved and it hasn't been all that bad. The hardest part is changing my eating habits; have to slow down drastically and can't drink when i eat anymore. I used to inhale my food like someone was going to steal it from me; I think part of that is from when I was in the military and some from working on the ambulance, always having to rush. Now though, I have to take a bite or two and then stop, breath, wait, before I can take another bit; as well as chewing everything thoroughly. I never chewed my food very well either, I'd pop whatever in my mouth chew once or twice and swallow. Now I take a bite and savor the flavor and chew basically until its mush and then swallow.  If I go too fast or don't chew enough, I can tell immediately  with that uncomfortable tight feeling. The other thing is drinking when I eat, I used to drink about 3 glasses of sweet tea or diet coke with every meal. Now I can't drink at all, big change! 
So the not being able to eat solids hasn't bothered me as much as the mental aspects listed above. But being 2 weeks post-op the jello and broth are getting very old, don't get me wrong. They also just go so fast, now that the swelling is down. I've started incorporating some mushies; like beans, smoothies, and applesauce. 
Went out to eat for the first time last friday too. We went to Chilis and I had black beans and rice. It went down really well, only had like 3 or 4 bites, and I felt comfortable and full the rest of the night. 
So I guess thats it so far. 

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