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Where's all the over 50's people. What's going on out there. I am progressing from clear liquids to soft foods today. Hooray ! Can't wait to eggs. Cottage cheese. Yogurt. All the things I had no idea I would miss. Plus if I choose to I can purée other foods like chicken or beef. Doesn't sound appetizing to purée meats. But hey, maybe I will try it. Others have suggested baby food while I'm on puréed foods. I can't imagine baby food tasting good. I think it would be oh so bland and watery. If anyone has suggestions, please share. Good luck to all.

Is it a reaction to something? I had a client today that ended up being allergic to something in the glue holding her wounds together. It caused a lot of discomfort and she had to have doctor look at it. They told her to take Benadryl. Definitely have you PCP look at it if it gets worse. Good luck ????Would I be cool just to take some Benadryl to see what happens?!Call your Dr in case there is an allergic reaction with meds your already taking. Does this rash itch? May need Benedryl or hydrocortisone cream. But talk to Dr first. To answer your question : I , myself didn't experience any type of rash.

Hello. How did you make out with your surgery. How are you feeling ? Are you on liquid diet ?

I have missed food, and missed eating. Both certainly "Head Hunger" Im not sure that I've felt real hunger.Yeah I'm sure it's head hunger. I do miss food. I can't move to soft foods on Tuesday. Hurry up Tuesday. Can't wait to have a yogurt or some cottage cheese. Oh and soft boiled egg. Correction : can have soft foods on Tuesday.You just wait, that egg is going to be the best egg you've ever eaten. No lie. Foodgasam lolLol. Thanks @@Salonboi , don't I know it.

I have missed food, and missed eating. Both certainly "Head Hunger" Im not sure that I've felt real hunger.Yeah I'm sure it's head hunger. I do miss food. I can't move to soft foods on Tuesday. Hurry up Tuesday. Can't wait to have a yogurt or some cottage cheese. Oh and soft boiled egg. Correction : can have soft foods on Tuesday.

I have missed food, and missed eating. Both certainly "Head Hunger" Im not sure that I've felt real hunger.Yeah I'm sure it's head hunger. I do miss food. I can't move to soft foods on Tuesday. Hurry up Tuesday. Can't wait to have a yogurt or some cottage cheese. Oh and soft boiled egg.

I'm really feeling hungry or is it in my head.

Just sharing .... I've just learned that Pinterest has a large amount of high protein recipes.

You're doing fantastic already! What have you been having for meals? thank you ???? I've been doing Fat free cottage cheese, yogurt, ricotta cheese bake, refried beans with melted mozzarella cheese, low sodium tomato soup with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and onion puréed.Wow. Congrats , down that much in 11 days. That's amazing. I can't wait to have refried beans. I start soft foods on Tuesday. Gonna weigh myself on Tuesday which is my 2 weeks post op. What's ricotta cheese bake? Good up the good work , it's obviously paying off. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1431736523.644153.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1431736538.063063.jpgHere's the recipe on Pinterest. It's called mock lasagna on here. And thanks, I'm so happy to see results quickly. I hope you have fabulous results too.. ????❤️ Thanks for the recipe. I will try this one.

I went 7 days without BM. I started to get worried. I ended up crushing some exlax. It took 2 days to work. But eventually did its thing. Good luck.cool I tried miralax but nothing so far. I was thinking of trying some milk of magnesia. I am normally constipated all the time from before this surgery due to all the pain meds I'm on from spinal cord dmg. Think it would be ok to use milk of magnesia?My surgeons recommended MOM for constipation.

You're doing fantastic already! What have you been having for meals? thank you ???? I've been doing Fat free cottage cheese, yogurt, ricotta cheese bake, refried beans with melted mozzarella cheese, low sodium tomato soup with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and onion puréed.Wow. Congrats , down that much in 11 days. That's amazing. I can't wait to have refried beans. I start soft foods on Tuesday. Gonna weigh myself on Tuesday which is my 2 weeks post op. What's ricotta cheese bake? Good up the good work , it's obviously paying off.

YAY! You're On Your Way Now! I had my one week post op visit yesterday, in down 7lbs since surgery! I couldn't believe my eyes, thought the scale was wrong. It is so motivating. ????Yay! So happy for you!!!! The scale is not wrong!! All your hard work is paying off tremendously!!! Whoo hoo ! 2 lbs. any loss is great. Congrats Well I was up 5 pounds from my hospital admission weight when I went home the next day because of all the fluids they gave me, so if we count that loss then I'm down 7 pounds from that!!For sure , every pound counts, 7 is fabulous.

Good morning all. 10 days post op today. First follow up appt today with NUT. Few more days of this liquid then move to soft foods. Can't wait to have a soft boiled egg or cottage cheese.

YAY! You're On Your Way Now! I had my one week post op visit yesterday, in down 7lbs since surgery! I couldn't believe my eyes, thought the scale was wrong. It is so motivating. ????@@SavorySweet 7lbs is amazing! I haven't weighed myself since surgery, 10 days post op today. I think I'm hesitating because the scale has never been my friend. I'm sure you and others feel the same.

Whoo hoo ! 2 lbs. any loss is great. Congrats

I think this is normal. I didn't have first BM until about the 5th post op and I'm seeing others saying the same, 5 to 6 days. I was told by my Dr and NUT to add a bit of fiber to diet (Benefiber) is what I'm using. Glad your doing good, happy healing ????

Hot shower. Did Dr give you pain meds ? Does walking help? The heating pad is my go to , but as you said not helping you. Hope feels better soon

@@Salonboi Received my liquicel in mail today , I ordered the packets. I added orange packet to a glass of water with ice. Tasty and can add the water to my intake. Its very sweet to me but mixed with a glass of water if perfect and 16g protein. Thanks for the tip.

Able to freeze makes it even better. I'm only 8 days post op so not back to real food yet. Another 6 days of liquids and cream soups. I could also try ground chicken or turkey. The taco seasoning sounds tasty. I will be happy to be able to chew food again. Keep the recipes coming and I will also share with everyone if I come across a good one.

Hello and welcome. You will find this thread helpful. I'm 8 post surgery , the pain gets better. Keep posting your progress. Congrats on getting through the surgery and here's to a speedy recovery.

@@Salonboi I'm feeling better today, more upbeat. Thanks for your encouragement yesterday. I guess the kicking myself in the butt worked. I'm in it now so gonna remain positive and enjoy being on the losers bench with the rest of you all. No looking back.

Sounds like your doing well. Keep up with the water sipping. And agree walking helps. I didn't have the hiccup issue but can imagine they hurt. Wish you much success with your recovery. Keep us all posted.

Will save this recipe , thanks for sharing. When I can eat solid food this will be on my list. I like that I can make it and eat several meals.

Congrats on your 57 pounds. That's Absolutely wonderful. I can't wait to eat regular food again. I too have decided that I will not eat potatoes pastas , etc. good luck with the rest of your journey.

Hope to keep this 50's plus thread going. How is everyone progressing. Anything new. I am 7 days post op today. Feeling bored with water and protein shakes. Open to suggestions about how to make shakes more appetizing or any pointers they want to share.