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I am getting tired of it already... But this is only my second day. They said after the third or 4th day it gets better... I hope so

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Be tough and prepare your liver by eating what your surgeon has recommended. I went on Protein shakes and small dinner salads witrh broiled chicken breast for my three meals. Then I switched to tuna every now and then. sugar free jellos and SF popsicles help at night. Start taking a good mix of multi-Vitamins and minerals to fortify your body. Start practicing chewing your food 25 times before swallowing if you're allowed solid food. Some doctors dont require liquids only up to 5 days and counting. I did mine almost 2 months ahead of surgery to lose some weight, teach myself eating habits and sipping Water 60 minutes after eating. You will have to do all of this after surgery. Get a list of foods allowed by your doctor after surgery and purchase them now. (clear broths, baby oatmeal, apple sauces). Have gas-x chewables, heating pad available.

Best wishes and Good Luck on your new journey.

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I am on a basically liquid diet. My physician does this with all his patients. Water, yogurt, cream of wheat, fat free cream Soup, skim milk/almond milk, Jello, Protein shakes.

I am on my third day and my severe headahes have gone away. Also not as hungry.

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I am scheduled for November 7th also. Cutting out the caffeine is a killer. I am eating Protein Shakes 3 times a day. I have to admit it fills me up more than I anticipated.

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Yes it is not bad once you get into it and your body is getting used to the new diet, I think it is a great way to prepare for post up

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I am on a basically liquid diet. My physician does this with all his patients. Water' date=' yogurt, cream of wheat, fat free cream Soup, skim milk/almond milk, Jello, Protein shakes.

I am on my third day and my severe headahes have gone away. Also not as hungry.[/quote']

If i could have fat free soup and cream of wheat i would be in heaven lol

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Home from surgery a few hours ago. I checked in at 8 am, surgery at 10 am home at 330pm.

After the procedure... Woke up with bad chest pain from the gas... A sore throat and my port site hurt like hell

Pain meds helped the chest pain... Then it was referred to shoulder... The pain is manageable now. Prescription for liquid hydrocodone\tylenol. Only have taken once since hospital.

Port side has just a few drops of red drainage - normal... Still very sore

Sore throat is slowly going away.

No issues with drinking fluids today.

Steady on my feet... But mostly taking it easy.

I am a side sleeper, so I hope I get some rest tonight sleeping on my back.

Hope everyone else went ok today!

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Three days post op and I'm starving!!! I've had cream of wheat, pudding, broccoli Soup and pea soup.. thinking about trying more solid of a food.. I'm tired of the constant hunger pains!!!

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Kayla- I guess I was so used to the liquid diet ...My body didn't care for a few more days of liquid. Make sure you are drinking your Water and Protein shakes! I also am mixing some plain Greek yogurt with my vanilla Protein powder- works great.

If you are that uncomfortable ... Maybe your doctor will allow you limited soft foods now.

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Yeah! Have been upgraded to soft diet. .. Can have cheese, refried Beans, cottage cheese , soft moist meats

Cheese stick tasted soooo good today

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