Re: please tell me it gets easier to eat the further ...

July 16, 2004

It gets easier as the months go by. We've all been at the beginning and

we've all thought the same thoughts most likely. Try eating slower and chew

more.

That may help. I know when I don't do those 2 things properly I get that

pressure in my chest. If I start feeling that way, I just slow way down and

then I feel better.

Hope this helps.

in Delaware

Lap RNY 3/10/04

261/180/125

July 16, 2004

I had my surgery the same day as you and sometimes the food I eat gets stuck.

But it doest happen every day. I can eat one thing one day and the next it

turns my stomach. Not sure why..... so I just keep trying new things. Today I

got suger free lifesavor popcicles. YUMMY !!!!!!!

Tammy In PA

282/252/135

July 16, 2004

Hi, Tomorrow starts week 6 post-op. Yesterday for the first time, I

was able to get down chicken, tofu, and an egg today without that

terrible feeling that I just ate lead. It took me 1 1/2 hours to eat

the 3 oz of chicken, because I had to stop halfway through. I think 3

oz is still too much chicken at one time for me, so I slowed it way

down. I usually have to eat in increments, but no indigestion

finally, and no dying for liquids. I did find a way to cheat with the

liquids tho. After I eat, and I desperately need fluids, I suck on a

popsicle (Tuppreware) so it gets my throat wet with only adding a

tiny amount of liquid. I feel very fortunate never to have thrown up.

I really thought that I would never eat comfortably again, but I kept

trying. Everything has to be wet though. I found a 1 carb, 0 fat BBQ

Sauce at the Health Food store, so I douse the chicken and tofu with

it. Janet

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