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When I started mushy foods we could have canned fruit. I have had watermelon, cantelope and a peach so far. But I'm eating regular food now. Haven't tried raw veggies yet.

What about 12 oz of gatorade? I was supposed to do this everyday while on liquids.

I'll remember till I do it again. I have a 4 oz dish I use. Sometimes eat itt all and sometimes not. I think it was the chicken breast.

I do try...but I had some chix breast this afternoon. I had to sit a while. Felt like I needed to wash it down with water ( I know better than that) or I needed to burp really really bad....People ask how do you know when you're full...you know...lol

I'm going on one in sept. Scared about that...I know all the food is tempting. Especially going to New England and getting lobster....

Thanks for sharing. that looks yummy.

I had something like that. My left leg in particular got a little numb feeling about 2 weeks out. I was scared it was a clot so I went in and had the ultra sound and all was good. I think it was a pinched nerve from being moved around after surgery. I'm good now. But i really did start drinking more liquids and gator ade for the cramping.

Great information. Thanks all. I'm getting so bored I feel like cheeting...and we all know that is bad

I'm getting tired of eating dairy products for the protein. I'm 6 weeks out now and getting bored with the food choices, although I only eat 4 oz at a time. I've been on Amazon looking for cookbooks and seems all of the books reviews say they aren't high protein low carb. Anyone have a cook book they really like? Or should I be looking for Atkins or South Beach books? thanks

Thanks for the tips. I did find a sf egg custard...yummy

Wow!!! congratulations. I hope I am as successful. I know what you mean about just a bite. I keep telling myself that the first bite is the best...after that it's just eating.

I start feeling a little heaviness in my chest and sometimes I gurgle and burp. I use a 4 oz bowl. If it doesn't fit it doesn't get eaten. Depending on what I eat, sometimes don't finish half of it.

Cottage cheese? Love it. As a kid I used to put a little catsup on it...ok...let's hear it...YUCK!!! Now, my grandmother was from the old country in Serbia. They mixed cottage cheese with noodles. I still do this and add a little black pepper. My kids ate in when they were in college as it was a cheap food...but good.

I don't know anything about buying products from the dr....but the pudding thing....get a box of sf choc pudding (or any flavor) put in 2 scoops of protein powder and 2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk. Mix very well and put into popsicle molds or paper cups with sticks. Makes a yummy pudding pop with protein.

I drink motts for tots, less sugar and still go half and half with water. It just flavors the water a little. I hate to see you drinking all of those calories.

Sad thing is...with my insurance....my dr can order tests but my insurance always denies everything. I'm 55, my dr ordered a bone density test..insurance said no pay for...you gotta be 65.

We have people that do the same thing. I also have people that are really rude. I quit going until I take some weight off. I was getting snide looks and re-wiping my equipment after I just wiped very well. Seems fat people may have a disease they don't want to catch.

I used Dr Kelly. That was not on there when I was searching. It did pop up there when all this crap started about Nova Hospital. I was told the same thing by his office...the owner of that site is for the top 2 drs. I had a very good experience.

I'm starting my 5th week and am eating real food Went out to eat before a concert. ordered cheese sticks, took off the breading and ate 1...way too chewy. I did eat 1 bite of my hubbies sandwich. It used to be eat the whole sandwich and a huge pile of fries. He made spareribs last night. Yes I ate 1 and 1 bite of coleslaw. Used to be I'd eat 6 or 7 ribs and half a pound of slaw. By the way...I do eat healthy too...but just saying that I can eat food...just way smaller portions which is wonderful. It doesn't fee like dieting...just getting fuller quicker. And another thing. I have a 4 oz bowl...if it don't fitit doesn't get eaten

I copied and printed that off for my fridge. Thanks.

Hang in there. I am 4 weeks out and can eat real food. It's not as much as I used to eat...but I'm ok with that because I need to get fit. Keep that in your mind. Your health is more important than a few bites of food that will just end making you miserable. Every time I see a fast food commercial say oh no...that is so bad for you. Was at a fair last night with all that bad food and just kept telling myself how unhealthy it is. Keep telling your self your health is more important. You will be ok...

I had the same thing. I went in and had a blood clot ultra sound in my legs and nothing showed up. Some say its from getting jostled on and off the operating table and pinched a nerve. Mine lasted a few days bad and still get a little now, nothing bad. I started reading and found that runners get cramps from not being hydrated and low potassium. I drank gator ade and added more water...as much as i possibly could. Even half a banana for the potassium. I used to eat a banana a day. This seemed to help. But...talk to your doctor. This may not be the same thing.

You will start to feel it in your chest. I have a 4 oz dish I use. Sometimes can't make it to 3 oz. When you start to feel it...stop. Don't force anything.

Normal. I just have my hubby at home and he's been pretty good though. Just keep thinking there is going to be a healthier you. I had mine the day after you did. You will be able to eat again...just very small portions.