MN_Thin0211

I don't. Too many carbs.

Oh...I have Medica Health Plan (not to be confused with Medicaid)...maybe that helps someone

Okay, I made jokes before, but I JUST talked to Justin from Insure nutrition, and my order is APPROVED! Scar cream, vitamins and protein shakes totally covered, no co-pay...now I'm just waiting on FedEx~

Those are some great ideas, thanks... I don't get where the "you WILL fail" idea came from and why it got so many likes....what did I do to indicate a propensity to fail? I recognized an issue early on, and asked for help (both here and from a medical professional). I didn't think putting the definition for "liquid" was helpful; I mentioned and recognize that I will have this issue when I move to the next stage as well, so I wanted to prepare. And of course I "knew this was coming"...I am just unfortunate enough not to have psychic powers and know what experience and issues will be particular to my post-op. I researched a lot, but I didn't foresee an issue with the in-between stages. Such a mixed bag here. Back to lurking, thanks all. Love,

I didn't get a meal plan per se. It says cream Soups (which I have), cream of wheat (which I don't eat) and of course the popsicles and greek yogurt. I made the post because I don't know what to eat. I guess I didn't know it was supposed to be like this. I will try cheese and refried Beans (I don't know what they are but that's what google is for). And I guess eat soup and yogurt until I figure something out.

So, I am 10 days out. Other than having no energy and hating the taste of Protein shakes, I guess it's been okay. I am not used to it yet. I am on full liquids, and I hate it. Not so much, "I want fried chicken" but more "I hate soup/protein shakes/anything liquid". I ate a slice of turkey bacon...slowly. I KNOW it's way too early, but I just wanted some meat. I have unflavored Protein powder, every cream and broth based Soup in a 5 mile radius, milk, Protein Shakes, greek yogurt in every flavor. I am so confused about what to eat. I don't like cottage cheese or things like that. I have sugar free popsicles for the crunch but the artificial sweetener makes my stomach upset and gassy. I brought this up during my one week post op, but the clinician seemed disinterested, maybe she was having a bad day. She only suggested different flavors of greek yogurt (sigh...). I don't want to fail this early on, and I kind of want to get a handle on it before the next stage...purees. Because, to be frank, the thought of eating blended meat makes me nauseous and I don't know how anyone does it. I also don't like eggs or mayo or mustard, so I have never had an egg salad or tuna salad or anything. I guess I could live off of liquid Protein supplements and Clear Liquids until the solid food stage, but I really don't want to. I just don't know what to do, so if anyone has any advice or encouragement, it would be greatly appreciated. Love.

So, I am 10 days out. Other than having no energy and hating the taste of Protein shakes, I guess it's been okay. I am not used to it yet. I am on full liquids, and I hate it. Not so much, "I want fried chicken" but more "I hate soup/protein shakes/anything liquid". I ate a slice of turkey bacon...slowly. I KNOW it's way too early, but I just wanted some meat. I have unflavored Protein powder, every cream and broth based Soup in a 5 mile radius, milk, Protein Shakes, greek yogurt in every flavor. I am so confused about what to eat. I don't like cottage cheese or things like that. I have sugar free popsicles for the crunch but the artificial sweetener makes my stomach upset and gassy. I brought this up during my one week post op, but the clinician seemed disinterested, maybe she was having a bad day. She only suggested different flavors of greek yogurt (sigh...). I don't want to fail this early on, and I kind of want to get a handle on it before the next stage...purees. Because, to be frank, the thought of eating blended meat makes me nauseous and I don't know how anyone does it. I also don't like eggs or mayo or mustard, so I have never had an egg salad or tuna salad or anything. I guess I could live off of liquid Protein supplements and Clear Liquids until the solid food stage, but I really don't want to. I just don't know what to do, so if anyone has any advice or encouragement, it would be greatly appreciated. Love.

So, I am 10 days out. Other than having no energy and hating the taste of Protein shakes, I guess it's been okay. I am not used to it yet. I am on full liquids, and I hate it. Not so much, "I want fried chicken" but more "I hate soup/protein shakes/anything liquid". I ate a slice of turkey bacon...slowly. I KNOW it's way too early, but I just wanted some meat. I have unflavored Protein powder, every cream and broth based Soup in a 5 mile radius, milk, Protein Shakes, greek yogurt in every flavor. I am so confused about what to eat. I don't like cottage cheese or things like that. I have sugar free popsicles for the crunch but the artificial sweetener makes my stomach upset and gassy. I brought this up during my one week post op, but the clinician seemed disinterested, maybe she was having a bad day. She only suggested different flavors of greek yogurt (sigh...). I don't want to fail this early on, and I kind of want to get a handle on it before the next stage...purees. Because, to be frank, the thought of eating blended meat makes me nauseous and I don't know how anyone does it. I also don't like eggs or mayo or mustard, so I have never had an egg salad or tuna salad or anything. I guess I could live off of liquid Protein supplements and Clear Liquids until the solid food stage, but I really don't want to. I just don't know what to do, so if anyone has any advice or encouragement, it would be greatly appreciated. Love.

They will probably require that you stop smoking well before surgery date. Some surgeons do a nicotine test preop, and they won't do surgery if you fail....ymmv

Thanks everyone...I know many of you are past this point it just gets easily frustrating at first. I know it will come off (logically) I was in the hospital an extra night and on a pretty fast iv the whole time. I just want this to work so badly, it's my last hope. Love.

ugh...thank you guys so much for talking me down a bit. I am sitting here like, "You've gotta be f-ing kidding me" I threw the scale into the closet and I think I broke it oh well I DON'T CARE...rrrrgh I know logically it's shock of surgery and Water weight but man, it sucks. Ely, I am right there with you....screw you scale....I HAVE PHYSICS ON MY SIDE, BITCH! LOL I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for not rolling their eyes at another melodramatic newbie...or at least not letting me know you did.

I guess I better update my ticker to show HOW MUCH I HAVE GAINED