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Ok so I am just starting soft mushy foods like eggs, cottage cheese etc. I used to eat and get a feeling in my stomach that I was full but now I don't. I don't even have a satisfied feeling. I don't feel pressure or any sensation at all. I do, however, feel pressure in the epigastric region and that's how I have been judging that I am full. Is this normal? Should I just measure food and stop once it's gone until I get my feeling back?

I too have still been having a hard time getting my protein in each day. It does get easier to get water down. I go Wednesday to the Dr. to hopefully get the green light for soft/pureed foods. I also go back to work tomorrow ( In some ways I guess it will be good since I have a desk job and will be keeping busy but at the same time I am worried that I will be too tired by the afternoon. I am also a little anxious as my stomach is still swollen and my pants aren't exactly fitting the best despite some weight loss :/

Today is a better day. I'm able to get more liquids down. You guys are right it is a full time job making sure you get all your protein and liquids. I feel hungry for real food! I was much better the day before surgery lol. Now I feel like I'm back on day one of the pre-op diet. The pain is less and it sounds like everyone is doing well here. That makes me very happy that no one had any major complications. I did have some cream of chicken soup strained to break things up last night. I think I'm just so sick of protein shakes ; P

I went home last night and slept in the recliner. I had a really hard time day 1 post op with pain. The loritab they gave me is helping some. I try to walk as much as possible but it is hard to get any liquids down. It hurts as it goes down and I feel full so quick! Of course I'm still hungry and try to alternate between my protein shake and water. I can't wait until my mushy stage!

Congrats and good luck!!!!

I had try a ton of protein shakes before I found one I liked. Of course the ones I like are only available online. It is called Extreme Smoothie it has 35g of protein for the 11 ounce can and 170 calories.

dying2Bhealthy- I am in the same boat with the dreams! I am 6 days out and my stomach is still growling like thunder but it seems to be going ok. I was thinking the same thing today about having to start the liquid diet all over again once surgery is over. Hopefully the hunger won't be there like it is now though!

My date is November 16th. I am currently on my pre-op diet and of course want EVERYTHING not on my "ok to eat" list It's getting better however day 1 was rough - I was not a nice girl that day