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I've been looking through all my paper work and I cannot find how much protein I should be striving for each day. I am 12 days post op. Thoughts?

Vicki, I definitely understand the fear when eating thing. I do not want to DUMP! I hate feeling nausea and every new thing I try I eat a few small bites, wait to see how my body reacts, and then try some more. Question for all.... I am tolerating small amounts of all sorts of food. I have only been following each of the post op phases for 1 week, instead of 2. I wondering if there is harm in eating a variety of foods, instead of the prescribed liquid, puréed, soft phase etc.? I still eat tiny amounts, very slowly. I don't want to mess up the process, but I was craving something to chew. I am now 16 days post op. I have had eggs, Beans, cheese, cottage cheese, natural applesauce, cashews (today), even a couple of turkey pepperoni, hummus, avocados... So far (fingers crossed) everything is tolerated. Do you think it's okay to move ahead with food? Anybody else eating regular foods already?

Talk to your, doc. My doc says no vitamins for the first 2 weeks. Every doc is different.

HW 258 Date of surgery. 238 Today 221 DOS: 12/20/12

Day 2 of back to work and today I am 2 weeks post op! Yeah! Work is fine, but coaching my girls is hard. We are mid season (basketball) and I had practice yesterday and a game today. I am pooped. It's 8:30 and I am about to go to bed! Teaching has been fine except or loosing my loud teacher voice. I have to hold my side when I need to talk over 30 plus middle schoolers! And coaching... Well I was not as animated as I normally am on he side lines. Ref missed a call... Oh well, I can't yell at him cause it hurts! We won anyway! Yeah! Now I'm going to bed. Thank God in Heaven for weekends. One more day of work and no ball practice, I have my first post op tomorrow, looking forward to hearing docs take on my progress. Good night, ya'll? ( Yes.. I'm from NC)

I have stayed cold post op. I went back to work yesterday and the heat in my classroom is not working. I was freezing all day... With my coat on. Today I will wear hat, gloves, and scarf in case it is still broken!

I burped way more than I farted.. I actually wanted to have a big ol fart to clear everything out. Keep walking, it will clear out soon.

It gets better everyday. After week one post op, I really felt my energy levels start to increase and discomfort levels decrease. Good Luck on the road to recovery!

I only did the shakes for the first 9 days post op. then I started to shift to the soft Proteins. I will be 2 weeks post op tomorrow. So far I have had Greek yogurt, all natural applesauce, hummus, sugar free pudding, Beans, eggs, mozzarella, homemade chicken stock with herbs...I try a few small bites and wait to see how my stomach feels. So far so good. I literally got to the point where I would get nausea just thinking about the shakes. I add Protein powder to everything and have been starting the morning with a protein Peanut Butter shake. Crazy tiny portions, but I am satisfied and full. Good Luck.

Welcome home Old Hippie Gal. My doc sent me home with a liquid prescription on hydrocodone that was great for those first few days. If the pills are too difficult I would ask for a liquid script. Good Luck. I was super sleepy at first, too. I have more energy everyday. Hope you are good. Take it slow and listen to your body. Naps are your friend!

I am using the unflavored by unjury.

Alright, I made a protein shake this morning with 1% milk, I scoop of chocolate splendor unjury protein powder, I tbsp of peanut butter, ice. Really yummy, but its 1:30 and I've had almost 1/2. Whew... I don't think I can get anymore down... Or anything else down for a long time.

Good to hear from you Old Hippie Gal! I think it is normal to be anxious. I'm thinking of you and praying for your recovery. I found it easier to relax once I got home in my own bed and surroundings. Good luck! You've got this.

Yes, it was great. I only had one tablespoon. I ate it plain. It was delicious. I eat everything very, very slow.

Thanks. I am definitely not getting enough. I need to start the day with a shake. Just curious but when you guys say a scoop... Its that huge scoop that comes in the canister. Shazam! That is a lot. I used someone's suggestion of putting one scoop in a bowl on the counter in the morning and I add a little bit to everything... Well that bowl has been there for 3 days and I still haven't used it all. One scoop equals like 4 or 5 tablespoons! I'll keep trying. Gotta get more in!

The chocolate splendor is pretty good. I kid the unflavored in everything. Also, I added the chicken soup flavor to warm chicken broth. That was very satisfying. Just make sure you do not heat the broth above 140 degrees because that changes the Proteins.

Hope you are feeling better this morning!

Good for you! Congrats on the steps to a new you!