Jlwest 1 Posted August 18, 2015 Quick question ... Just had my surgery 7 days ago (but havnt eaten in 12) ... Dr said he tells everyone 2 weeks ... I'm about to loose my mind ... Can I have mashed potatoes now ? Or egg or Soup or anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linedancer718 44 Posted August 18, 2015 You should be drinking Protein Drinks. I drank 4 Boost drinks a day for 2 weeks after surgery. Then 2 weeks after I tried soft moist foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted August 18, 2015 Congrats on your new journey! Every plan is different, and every person reacts differently. At 7 days I was on full liquids (which includes yogurt, blended Soups, SF Jello, SF pudding/custard, etc). However a friend was on a different stage at this same point. I would check with your Dr or NUT to see exactly where they want you, but in my experience NO, you should not have potatoes or eggs yet. Hang in there though. You are healing & soon enough you will see the benefits of waiting it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlwest 1 Posted August 18, 2015 Drinking 2 30 gram Protein drinks and 2 to 3 bottles of Water ... Tastes good and all but after day 10 iv just wanted to eat something so bad .... What's this blended Soup you speak of ? An example if you will ... Throw soup inside the ninja ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted August 19, 2015 What's this blended Soup you speak of ? An example if you will ... Throw soup inside the ninja ? Pretty much! I ate things like golden mushroom soup, but couldnt have the chunks of mushroom. So throw it in the blender (or ninja) and puree the heck out of it! I also addes spices to my Soups to make them more savory. So, in my mushroom soup I added curry powder, cumin and paprika. In my cream of chicken (blend up those chicken pieces!) I added adobo, garlic & onion powder. In my Tomato I added Italian seasoning, garlic and basil. They tasted sooooo much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasGal82 25 Posted August 19, 2015 Hi @@Jlwest! I'm on Day 8! My saving grace right now is Hibachi Soup (aka Japanese Onion Soup). My hubby orders it to go for me (without the garnishes) and it is sooooooo delicious! Not bland like most broths and I actually feel like I'm having real food. I hope you have a Hibachi restaurant nearby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlwest 1 Posted August 19, 2015 I do and I might do that lol not sure that I remember liking it though .... Wanna say it tasted like chicken broth so I dunno about that lol ... Iv just come to the conclusion that I'm just going to take it one day at a time ... Tomorrow I'll have something to eat and when tomorrow comes I'll tell myself tomorrow I'll eat .... Til next Thursday anyway ... Can't come soon enough Also thank you for explaining that blended Soup thing ... Prolly gonna give that a shot and see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasGal82 25 Posted August 19, 2015 It's reminiscent of chicken broth. It's a combo chicken/beef/mushroom/onion broth. I'm gluten free/dairy free though so I can't do any of the canned, blended Soups people talk about. I hope you find something that suits you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsheive 100 Posted August 20, 2015 Protein drinks, Water crystal lite, ONLY 5 days before. Clear Liquids (jello) no protein no pudding no yogurt. For another 2 weeks. Then right to mush ,4 days then soft. That's where I'm at now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
