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Lissa, Funny you mention spaghetti. Prior to surgery, my thin boss told me that she makes her spaghetti sauce and meatballs, makes wheat Pasta for her family but she has the sauce and meatballs over green Beans. Sounded gross but I tried it and loved it. I've been eating spaghetti that way for about 2 months now and once I go to soft foods I will pick it back up again. I found a really good recipe for pizza crust wich I will also use as a bread subitute for when I want a sandwich. It's cauliflower, egg and cheese. Have you heard of it? I made it pre surgery and loved it also.

You're gonna do fine! You're gonna feel good and you are going to look good! I'm 2 weeks 3 days post op. I went from 282 down to 264 and I haven't had any problems, no nausea, no pain and I'm tolerating everything I try very well! Best decision of my life. I know I'm taking control over my life instead of revolving my life around food. The bonus for me is I never feel hungry. The food is no longer controling me. Best wishes!!

Everyone is different. I hope you have the kind of experience that I have had thus far. No problems, no complaints. I was sore the first week and still have one spot that is tender. I am still on puree but I puree anything I want exept for breads, Pasta, corn and patatoes. I absolutely do not drink any soda or caffinated beverages. I was told strictly to stay away from that. The one thing I will tell you is that I have not felt hungry! I eat to live instead of live to eat. People tell me " Oh you're never gonna be able to sit down and have a normal plate of food" and I respond with I don't care cause I'm not hungry and I don't need that big "normal plate of food". Again I'm only 2 weeks and 3 days out but I feel good and hope that things keep going as smoothly as they have up til now. My advise is to follow your surgeons directions, don't cheat because your only cheating yourself and make sure you get your Water in!

Nate I think I sent you a message that was meant for red597, sorry.

Well try not to get to down. I'm 2 weeks post op today. I started pureed food yesterday and everything is going well. You will get past this. Rest and make sure you get your water in.