Really Freaked Out

[DimandGirl 23]

Guys, I'm really worried. I am 3 weeks post op and on soft foods. I had surgery July 22nd. I am eating 900-1200 calories a day already!! I feel hungry a lot, and have no problems eating any foods. I'm so terrified the surgery didn't work. I've only lost 13 pounds since the day of surgery. Is this even remotely normal?

[itsmekarenlee 129]

did your Dr not give you a list of foods you're allowed to eat for stage II- Mushy foods?

[Angie D 0]

I'm only a week into my surgery and freaked out myself, so I don't know how much help I will be. Are you limiting the amount of juices? I'm scared to drink too much juice and have been sticking mostly to Water and tea.

[Marathongirl 106]

It depends on your doctor and what they say, but at 3 weeks you should be eating only mushy foods (like applesauce, mashed potatoes and eggs). I would drink only Water at this point, but talk to your doctor. I just started a few weeks ago eating 1000-1200 calories and I'm 21 weeks out. I would say call your surgeon, maybe talk to the dietician. It will help you feel better.

[DimandGirl 23]

itsmekarenlee and Marathongirl - He did give me a list and I've followed his exact orders. He says not to worry about calories at all (just worry about Protein and water), but it's hard not to. I'm not on mushy foods, I'm on soft foods. Angie D - I don't drink juice minus a sip here and there of diet cranberry juice (very rarely). I only drink Water.