Normal eating from week 8 post op

[Danielle <3]

Hi guys and dolls, coming up to 8 weeks post op my provider recommends at this stage I should be eating normally and a small tea plate sized portion. I haven't quite got up to this yet. Had a few sicky experiences namely with meats and trying to introduce them into my diet without blitzing. Just think its such a different texture so I have to re address the meat issue, (ive been chewing and doing as I should) just didn't agree with me yet. Did u introduce things in gradually which is what I am trying to do. Really fancied salmon and puke with it whaaaaaaaaaaa. Very early days just got to stick with it

 

[fjsinc]

I decided that everyday I would introduce something new. At first it may be easier to have meats with sauces.

 

[Yvessa]

Make sure they're cooked very soft - think a casserole that's been on too long.

 

[Bally]

I'm not bypassed but can't stand red meat either unless it's meatballs.
I bake them, freeze them and then warm them up with gravy or tomato sauce.

 

[shelleymarie]

Anything that comes back up, think that you won't try that again for another 2 weeks. Then in 2 weeks time try again. It might take some while but most food while eventually go down. I can manage almost anything but you might find some things you just can't eat. Gravy etc will help in the early days.

 

[penelope1008]

Chew at least 30 times until pretty liquidy is a good one lots of gravy or sauces help moisten it. Initially pieces about the size of a rubber on a pencil top,. But some days it will work others it won't. Taking your time putting your cutlery down between each mouthful is a good way of slowing yourself down so you don't rush. I use tapas size cutlery or those suitable for toddlers again its a mind & visual thing helping you learn the new routine. Even now 2yrs out I still forget & reap the negative rewards if I don't stay focused. Stews, slow cooked foods are great to start with as they are softer & much more tender to chew.

 

[Danielle <3]

Thanks girls, I have been eating a lot of stews and dinners etc and chewing til my jaw aches but am sure I will get used to it and just keep trying. Thank for all the useful advice xx