nikkibeat

Hello Hawaiianese Girl,

Thank you for posting your story with us. You will find support and help here on TT.
I am sorry that you are not doing well and it is making you regret your decision. I can certainly identify with your desparation. I have had those thoughts cross my mind, too- but they quickly pass!

PLease talk to your doc asap about the pain you are experiencing, I don;t think it is normal... Sometimes you have to be a squeeky wheel and bother him before he takes you seriously. Make sure he knows the extent of the pain,

Being that you are just 5 weeks out, you may want to stick to a bland pureed diet. Your pouch is still healing. Soft should still be key at 5 weeks, especially if you are having so much trouble. Once you eat something that your pouch does not like, it usually takes a few meals of soft and bland to feel up to trying something else.

My nut says that some reasons things may hurt going down, can be eating too fast, taking too big of a bite, not chewing enough. I am not sure if you are already doing these things or not, but I thought I would pass this info on to you incase it helps!

Please don't let it get to you. Your body and emotions will "even out" soon. Give it time. And pamper yourself! You are worth it!

Hope you hang around for a while. There are many knowledgeable people in this forum who can help you!
-Nikki

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