Worried!!

[mum21baba]

Well after many months of problems with my gastric band, I had it removed and converted to a sleeve on the 17th of this month. Everything seemed to go well and I am feeling really good.
I am still on a liquid diet but the problem is, I don't seem to have much restriction. I can pretty much drink as much fluid as I want and can easily manage half a bowl of smooth soup. I keep hearing of people only being able to manage a couple of teaspoons and must admit I am beginning to panic a bit. How much can everyone else eat/drink at this stage? x

 

[wannabeminime]

I was worried about this too, dont be! As soon as you get onto solids the restriction kicks in big time! You'll be fine

 

[kirstyd]

Hiya (god I've not posted on here in a while) don't worry about the volume u can get in remember its just liquid and it will just slip write through. I'm now 3 months post sleeve op and believe me ur fine. Ul feel ALOT of restriction when u move onto sloppy foods. Yesterday my dinner was 1/3 of a weight watchers cottage pie and I couldn't finish it lol. I was 15st 2 and today I weigh 11st 13lb )))

Just remember its only liquid! And we want to drink lots so we don't dehydrate! Hope this helps xx

 

[mum21baba]

Thanks for your replies, I just feel like such a failure! I had such high hopes for the band but had no end of trouble. I am so scared that this new op isn't going to work either. I tried a thicker soup today (no lumps) and could still manage half a bowl. The other thing is, sometimes I do feel hungry. Is this normal? as you hear people saying they never felt hungry again after their op x

 

[mum21baba]

Does anybody else have any experiences they could add? x

 

[Mrs Quiggle]

You managed half a bowl but before any of the ops you would have had a whole bowl and a crusty roll and a chunk of cheese and a cake to follow so when you consider it, half a bowl is fab isn't it. Like the others said, when you get on to crunchy un pureed food you will really feel the difference.

Kate x

 

[lynette shepherd]

hi hope you ok can i ask what went wrong with your band ? thanks

 

[tealovingsleever]

Try not to worry, it's too early to see the restriction you have. Lots of sleevers still get hunger. I do but food doesn't control my life anymore.