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I'm two weeks post op and struggling so much with what and at what intervals to eat during the course of a day. I find myself not desiring any of the puree foods and also not being hungry most of the day. I am scared that I am doing all of this wrong and fear that after such a big step I am failing to do my bit to meet the procedure half way. Can anyone suggest alternatives?

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At two weeks out I was no where near eating pureed. I was still trying to consume my Protein shakes to get in my required amount and consuming my Water. I am 6 weeks now and still do not feel hungry and basically yes, eating is a chore. I still do eat pureed or very soft food and have one shake a day. I have tried ground meats but they are too heavy feeling for my stomach yet. I eat my five mini meals a day(they all seem like snacks!) I eat yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, tuna, canned meats(chicken/turkey), laughing cow cheese, soft fishes, Beans. I have also tried a Morningstar farms Breakfast sausage and it was pretty good. Don't worry I think you are doing fine.

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