Vivella

I, too, discovered eggs during week 2 and they have been the one food that has not made me feel bad. I love making omelettes, using Pam in a nonstick skillet, I sautee some diced sweet onion and green pepper til done, then add my beaten egg, seasoned with tabasco, salt and pepper. When egg is almost set, I add some cheddar cheese and fold over, and I have a delicious omelette. I have yet to finish a whole one, usually end up with a bite or two left, but it doesnr hurt my stomach and I feel like I have eaten "real" food.

Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my surgery. There is no way I can go back to work yet. I do have a lot more stamina now than last week, but now having stomach problems (constant nausea, diarrhea) and I have to make myself eat and drink, but know I am not getting all my protein or liquids in. If I go to work now, I would not be able to effectively do my job or feel like it.

I find it interesting that different doctors give different instructions regarding the diet. I will be entering postop week 2 tomorrow, and for the past week, as instructed, I have been on full liquids but also had to include 70-100 grams of protein a day. I have felt like all I have done is drink, and drink a lot of very unappealing protein drinks at that. My docotor said if I didn''t get enough protein in, I would not lose weight, my stomach wouldn't heal properly and could leak, I could lose hair, etc. How I wish I could have cottage cheese, yogurt or even lentil soup! But those are not allowed until week 3, for me.

I am 6 days post-op and feeling better everyday. I was told by my physician that we cannot metabolize more than 25 grams of protein at a time, so it does no good to drink 40 grams at once. I have been drinking Isopure protein drink (16 gm protein per 8 oz. ), and the taste is not bad. Also Truetein protein shakes from Bodybuilders.com, 24 gm protein per 8 oz. They have really great flavors, I am mixing them with water now but will mix with milk once I am off clear liquids. The flavors I especially like are Cinnabun, and orange creamsicle! I will admit that there have been a few times I had an Atkins Advantage shake (16 gm protein) and it has seemed to help when I think I just can't drink anything else, but have only had 2 of them this week. I am so ready to graduate to full liquids tomorrow!