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Posted 5/7/2019 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys, sorry if I come across as moaning, I cant complain really, as in general, my recuperation hasnt been that bad, no major pain, Im at week 4, and I want to push with food, I do ok, but sometimes I get ahead of myself in the chewing department, and large chunks go down and get stuck, its so painful, and frustrating. I am a real foodie, love to drink and eat out when I can, but I feel Im eating like a parakeet, its really frustrating.

When will this get better? will I be eating super small portions and chewing forever...forever? or eventually will I be able to much down vigorously on a hamburger or pizza?

Thanks.
Posted 5/7/2019 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
Garufas:

If you want advice, don't push the diet and remember that you do have to continue to chew your food to almost a liquid consistency. Believe me, everybody goes through the frustration of the restrictive diet during recovery. You have to remember that the surgery involved part of your stomach being used to tighten/repair the sphincter that joins the esophagus and your stomach. Will your diet eventually return to normal, yes. When you try and advance your diet and you have issues, back off and try again in a few weeks. Week 4 is so early into your recovery, and you can expect small setbacks along the way. I really didn't start to feel better until about six months and my "new" me at approximately one year.

Sharon
Posted 5/7/2019 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sharon, I will try and take it easy,.
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