JDHenin

Well my post op diet was : first 2 weeks, liquids. I could have creamed soups. No chunks. Then weeks 3-4 ( I'm at 3 wks now) I can have mushy. I can do tuna salad, chik salad, puréed smooth. Soft eggs. Refried beans. Anything really as long as its puréed smooth. Then week 5 I can resume normal foods. Solids.

It sucks. Lol. They wire your whole face/head up. In your hair. Sucks. Then they expect you to fall asleep. Then after they determined I would need a second study, they do all the wiring again, then they put a mask on your face. Then again they expect u to fall asleep. Sucks. Lol

Yes. Very normal. No food in you just the liquids. Take my advice, never trust a fart!!! Lol. Seriously because whe you finally do go, it's probably gonna be diarrhea. But it will get better.

Good to know if you'll have a drain?

Two weeks post op. I was able to my first hard boiled egg today. No issue finishing it.

Lol. Exactly. Amazing how the body works. I guess it's true... You are what you eat.

Too funny. Nice to know we're not alone.

Now this is TMI here. But..... I've noticed a difference 'down there'.... In a good way. Lol. I think it's the diet change and I'm drinking much more than I've ever drank.

Heck yea enjoy!!!! Love avocados. I would mash them up and eat it with some refried beans. Mmmmmm

Mine was the biggest joke LOL I had a $40.00 co pay, and he basically did what he 'needed' to do to get me my letter of approval.

I hear you!!!!! I started mushies yesterday and I never thought I'd be so excited to eat tuna!!!!!! It was soooo good.

Mine are 1.65 fl oz.

Yea I believe it's mostly the self pay patients. It's alot cheaper down there and the doctors are supposedly very good and knowledgeable.

oh man. Well on the bright side, they say it's only temporary. It will grow back

Is that hair lost at one time? I ordered biotin online and it should be arriving today. I'm terrified of this! Lol. Here's to hoping it works! I'm only 2 wks post op so I want to get a jump on it now.

Lots of protein AND DRINK DRINK DRINK. I put the unflavored protein powder in everything. I still hungry and wanted food but I didn't feel tired and fatigued.

Wow!!!!! You look fantastic!

I was back to work after 9 days. I have an office job so it was fine. I had no 'no energy' issues afte surgery. I was actually pretty amazed at how awesome I felt. But everyone is different. Hopefully you'll feel great!!

Yea def try to get your fluids in before your foods at this point. Good luck !!!

You're only a lil more than a week out? What are u Allowed to eat? I was on full liquids at that stage. Try some creamy soup. I loved my tomato soup with lots of grated parm!!! So tasty and satisfying. Tons of cream soups out there for some different tastes.

Yea I think you're fine. I wouldn't worry.

Seems normal. I'm also two weeks out. April 9. Today was the first day of my two weeks of puréed foods. I am not allowed yet to have solids like chicken. Unless its a chicken salad puréed. I had one egg this morning and was able to finish it no problem. This afternoon I ate a few ounces of tuna salad. Felt satisfied. I would think half a chicken breast would make u feel full. Everyone is different though. Be grateful you can eat that. Some ppl can't seem to get the chicken down. I can't wait to try!!!

Ugh. That sux. Maybe *peices* of chicken is too much. Might not be ready for that solid yet.

Oh no what happened?