5 More Days to Soft Food - Can I make it?

[msjovanna 9]

I'm absolutely starving. I have to wait 5 more days before I can start soft foods. I'm on full liquids and its not enough. I'm hungry and have no energy. Any advice?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. What a great loss you have so far!!

Are you getting in your Protein? Also were you put on any PPI after surgery? (Priolosec etc)

If you know it not to be acid (which can mimic hunger pains) try adding some Protein powder to some sugar free pudding. Or adding a shake to your day. How much Water are you getting in?

You can do this, you'll find what works for you. Keeping asking the questions, someone will be able to help.

[dionysus69 29]

I TOO WAS STARVING AND MADE IT TO DAY 8 THEN I HAD SOME LOOSE MASHED POTATOES MMM GOOD!! JUST A TINY 1/4 CUP AND I WAS FINE AND FINALLY FULL!! TOLD MY NUTRIONIST AND SHE SAID IF I WAS TOLORATING IT I WAS FINE!! HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON!!

[tonicim 3]

My surgeon only had us on all liquids for 3 days post op. Then from day 3-6 you were allowed yogurt, hot cereals and no sugar added applesauce. Thwn from day 7 to 49 its soft foods. I see on here a lot how people can't eat soft foods for a while. Funny how different surgeons are

[msjovanna 9]

Thanks for your responses. I've been getting about 50 grams of Protein a day. I have two more days of liquids. I've been on liquids for 19 days and I'm so over the liquids! I definitely need to drink more Water. I've been thinking about eating some eggs and grits but I'm scared!! Do you think I should try some soft foods two days early or just suck it up for two more days?

[msjovanna 9]

I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. What a great loss you have so far!!

Are you getting in your Protein? Also were you put on any PPI after surgery? (Priolosec etc)

If you know it not to be acid (which can mimic hunger pains) try adding some Protein Powder to some sugar free pudding. Or adding a shake to your day. How much Water are you getting in?

You can do this, you'll find what works for you. Keeping asking the questions, someone will be able to help.

No, I haven't been on any PPI since my surgery. My surgeon requires full liquids for 3 weeks after surgery and then soft foods for an additional 3 weeks. I'm not supposed to have any Jello or pudding for two more days. But I'm very tempted to have something more than liquid Protein drinks!

Thanks for the encouragement and congrats on your amazing weight loss!