Tangy

Maybe its too soon for me to speak on this but I was sleeved April 16th, 2 weeks post op tomorrow and my taste and smell has not changed.

I got energy when I started full liquids w/ strain cream soup & cream of wheat. I'm so glad my taste buds had not changed because I always loved cream of wheat. Been mixing it w/ almond milk.. Delish

How was the first day back to work?

I had my surgery April 16th my surgeon said I can have caffeinated coffee this coming Wednesday. 2wks.

That's great! It's around 8:13 am here & I'm hitting the treadmill for 1 mile. Then in evening go outside to do another mile. Toady starts puréed foods for me too. What are some meals you puree?

Glad to here that! I know how you feel about the sleep there. I finally got a good nights rest when I got home.

I had the bladder problem & it's gone post op. Yay!

I start puree this Sunday for 7 days then soft diet for 2 weeks. Omg I would love some peanut butter right now! : )

I'm on full liquids & I'm allowed to have Dannon Light n fit yogurt Greek.

I'm not sure about the strawberries. My purée diet starts this Sunday & I can't wait to try puree meats.

Hi butterfly, on my purée diet list I can have the following: Mashed banana Cooked/blended fresh fruit Canned fruit pack in its own juice or light syrup Baby food fruit (stage 1 or 1st food) Also says to avoid seeds or skin fruits

Hey Kee how are you doing?

1. 5'2"/ highest 260 2. 250 3. 245 4. 160 5. Starting to feel normal 6. Getting 64ozs of Water in Happy one week ladies : )

Once I got to full liquids & started vitamins my energy has increased not a huge amount but I was able to do things around house for a few hrs. Today is the first day I did not need a nap. I hope it gets better for you.

I'm so glad to start the full liquids & Vitamins tomorrow because I'm definitely not getting all of my Protein in. Hopefully my energy will come back. So tired of the clear liquids. yes tummy is making all kinds of noise. I too cant wait until I can have soft foods.

Hi everyone, feeling pretty good today. a little tired on and off. How is everyone doing?

I would be ok with out the gas pains. Gasx doesn't work for me. I have been doing the jiggle wiggle : ) & treadmill. I've done more burping than passing gas out the other end. Day after surgery I had 2 BMs but none since. Feel much better today. Getting 3ozs of clear fluids down every 30 mins. Monday if will start full liquids. Can't wait to try yogurt.

Thanks!!! Will definitely do that!

Hey guys had a rough night with gas, nausea & vomit once after drinking the liquid pain med too fast. They gave me two different type of nausea meds which worked. Gas pain is terrible! Been walking like crazy. seems to help some. Trying to drank the 3ozs of fluids but can only get 2ozs in.

My surgeon did two leak test. One in the OR & the swallow test. I passed both. Now they are bringing me a tray. If I can keep fluids down he might release me this evening. Think I want to stay until the original discharge day which is tomorrow. Just to make sure things go ok here & I can follow at home. Glad every body is doing well.

Glad pain pump is working for you. I just hit mine now sleepy. So glad this part is over.

I'm in recovery room. Did get nauseated with the first pain med. they switched it & nausea is gone. Feel some discomfort, from the gas & it really do feel like I did a ton of sit ups sore. Have hit pain pump once so far. Did 3 laps around hall. How is everybody doing so far?

I have to arrive at 7:30 & surgery is at 9:30. It's 4:15 am & I am wide awake. Hoping every thing goes smoothly. Good luck to us all today.

Be careful! I purchased the new Swanson's infused broths and thought this would certainly break up the monotony of the liquid phase. Yesterday I finally was ready to try one-Thai finger. WOW it is not an essence of flavor, they are seasoned=spicy! At least for me! I suffered briefly with heartburn after that one sip. So back to basics for me. The infused broths will be great for cooking when I am beyond the phase! [/quoteI agree. I had to add a lot of Water to the Mexican broth & could only drank 1/2 cup. It sat in my throat for hours ugh. Will use them later on down the road.

What a great idea! Also I have seen sponson begin to advertise three flavor infused broths, but I have not seen them on the shelf yet. Or is a southwest broth, a Thai chicken broth, and a Chinese hot and sour broth. Maybe go to a bigger newer grocery store and see if they have any of those too. Good luck, and hang in there. I got the Thai & Mexican tortilla broth from Walmart.