4 days post op

[Amarie812 11]

I think Im doing better than I thought I would. Ive been walking around as much as possible since the day of surgery (aug 6). I cant seem to get all the Water in it literally seems impossible. Everytime I sip I hear it through my body and it even hurts a little going down. My stomach growls and burns but I really dont have an appetite so I ate a light yogurt. Im not going to lie, my family from out of town came over and cooked and I snuck a teaspoon of potato salad mashed it up as much as I could and chewed it as well.. I didnt get sick but felt full and satisfied. I need some options on what to consume besides Protein Shakes to get my Protein in and how can I get all these damn fluids in.. uggh!

[PlzCoolerMe 23]

2 days further out than you from surgery... Sounds like we're in same boat as far as being tired of liquids. Today, I tried two things that were probably too soon according to the dr. I pureed some tuna, light mayo, and sweet relish earlier. (My directions said I could have tuna after week 2 so I was a little early.) My stomach told me I wasn't ready for it so I won't be doing that again till approval.

Later in the day, I minced up some salsa really fine. I had just a couple teaspoons of it and have to say it was quite good and a good change of pace for flavor. My stomach was fine with it. I think I am going to have my mother make her gazpacho recipe and bring me that on Monday if possible. Of course, I will have her mince the veggies down as much as possible. But, I'm the same way, need something different.

I will also probably have her make some homemade potatoes when she comes and mix something in with them to add flavor. The instant potatoes are getting quite old as well.

[PlzCoolerMe 23]

Also, Just saw this thread for the first time: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/292197-staple-foods-for-the-liquid-phase-phase-1/