StephOnTheMove

It's odd to me that I'm only allowed two soups... tomato and butternut squash. I did check the label and purchased the low sodium organic one and it doesn't have much sugar... I think 3 grams... plus I don't eat a whole serving (1 cup) .. so my intake is half of that. Aside from that... I'm having issues with all liquids and anything sweet. pudding isn't working I get really bad cramps, my old friend Jello no longer agrees with me and the same for yogurt. I think the liquids will get better when my nausea issue is resolved... I'm hoping to get medicine for that from my doctor Tuesday. I've been battling getting my liquids in as best I can with the sip sip sip method. It takes forever but its doable... I just can't wait to be able to drink without constantly feeling like I'm going to hurl. In terms of the shakes... Thank you all for the suggestions... but I'm not tolerating lactose so they pretty much all have been a no go. My nut says I can't have powder Protein yet either but when I can I will try that unjury flavorless powder. That sounds like something that might work! I'm trying to tay positive but this phase has proven much more difficult than anticipated... one day at a time.

I'm not chewing right now... minus the one cheese stick I had before my NUT banned it... but I'm wondering for the future. Thank you KayzeeKat for the response it helps =)

No I can't have anything pureed only the full liquid diet... I'm crossing my fingers she'll move me to pureed sooner rather than later... I can't eat... or rather drink many things on the full liquids because or the smell or taste or my tolerance... its frustrating.

Will I have to over chew everything forever or is this just for the first few months give or take?

YUP it was gross.... bleh.

I just got off the phone with my NUT. I'm 2 1/2 weeks post op and on the full liquid diet. For the last few days I've been having problems with all Protein shakes and the protein supplements she recommended. So today after days of just feeling like a 90 year old with no energy... nausea dizziness fatigue.... I tried a cheese stick... and guess what... I KEPT IT DOWN. Zero adverse side effects. I called my nutritionist to explain and get her take on it... thinking she would be thrilled I found a source of protein I can handle and boy was I wrong... She was SHOCKED that I had chewed something, because cheese sticks aren't on the liquid phase and thats bad.... So instead her recommendation was... lets stop the protein and just try... puddings, gerber baby food (fruit), Soups (but only tomato or butternut squash NO OTHER TYPES ALLOWED), maybe try some milk again with cocoa.... how does any of this make sense... why can't I have the cheese stick... it works? Others have it at 2 weeks. Also this full liquid hell Im in.... lasts 3 weeks according to my nutritionist before they move me to puree.. WHAT THE FUCK. I get thats the usual protocol (even though comparatively its very strict) but I'm clearly not the average case....Anyone ever disagree with a nutritionist??

I;m also a tummy sleeper when I was in the hospital I asked my doctor if it would be ok... he said I could sleep however I wanted and it wouldnt hurt or damage anything... However I tried that my first night home and the pain was unbearable... I'm two weeks out and I can do it now finally! IF it doesnt hurt you... GO FOR IT. if it does.... sleep on ur side with a bunch of pillows in front of you so if you roll they comfort you.

about 32 ounces... its hard bc I feel like I'm nauseous because Im dehydrated and I'm dehydrated because I'm nauseous... also my antidepressants can cause dry mouth. Idk but... I'm uncomfortable. I'm going to try Isopure and this proteinX they suggested and try to increase my Water...

Its been an eventful two days... kind of miserable. I've had nausea and dry mouth and i couldn't figure it out.... turns out I cant tolerate the shakes.. so my doctor recommended Proteinex ... 18gms of Protein in an ounce. No lactose. Apparently sometimes right after surgery patients cant handle milk... but that wears off for alot of people. So today I took it easy and grabbed the new protein supplement. Well the past few days I've also had extreme dry mouth... and my tongue looks a bit white... I'm going to have it checked out but according to the pictures online... I'm pretty sure thats what it is. I'm frustrated. I don't look forward to getting up because it means I have to start the whole liquids/pills/protein struggle all over again. I'm not giving up... but can I just say how bad this sucks right now. =/

trop50 is ok according to my nutritionist... use the 10gms and under rule... (even tho they say 15 and under.. i play it safe with 10 and under) and maybe add a little Water or ice cubes

instead of a shake couldnt you do a protein bar... or egg whites ?

I have had that start happening when I walk a very short distance... companied with cold hands and feet and lethargy... I'm thinking my Iron is very low... I'm going to talk to my nutritionist... Maybe have blood work done if it continues.... I'm 2 weeks post op

HELP!!!! I'm not tolerating the Protein shakes and im worried i wont be able to get enough protein considering on full liquid I'm not allowed cheese or egg whites or anything else basically. The only other option I can think of is milk... does anyone have any ideas? I'm also nauseous 24/7 it seems even Water is being difficult... this is new for me maybe 2 or 3 days it's been happening. Any remedies?

its so refreshing to hear im not the only one! its so strange the process our bodies go thru. =)