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Was anyone scared or nervous for surgery? I'm not scared about the surgery I'd say the after surgery and not knowing what to eat and so on. I believe my biggest obstacle will be remembering to eat as I struggle with eating now due to my medication that I take that suppresses my appetite. I also work as a traveling night nurse. Anyone have suggestions on what is good "pureed" food and what you use for a Protein drink as I don't want to buy one that taste like chalk!

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It's very normal to be nervous about the surgery and what life will be like post-op. I think all of us go through a mix of nervousness and excitement.

As for some good puree ideas, this site has some good recipes (especially the baked ricotta!):

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

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It's very normal to be nervous about the surgery and what life will be like post-op. I think all of us go through a mix of nervousness and excitement.

As for some good puree ideas, this site has some good recipes (especially the baked ricotta!):

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

did you have to do the pureed diet for 3 weeks?

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Hello,

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

It is natural to feel nervous or scared. I wasn't scared or really nervous either... I was just very excited for about an entire week before surgery!

Have you tried Premier Protein shakes? I think a lot of people like them. That's what I started drinking on my 2 week pre-op diet and I still have part of a shake a day now at 10 weeks out. They don't taste chalky at all. They come in a few different flavors, my favorite is chocolate. You can get a decent price on them at Walmart and an even better price for a 12-pack of shakes at Sam's Club. They are great because 1 shake has 30 grams of Protein.< /p>

Best wishes on your surgery and a speedy recovery!

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It's very normal to be nervous about the surgery and what life will be like post-op. I think all of us go through a mix of nervousness and excitement.

As for some good puree ideas, this site has some good recipes (especially the baked ricotta!):

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

did you have to do the pureed diet for 3 weeks?

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My pureed stage was from Day 18-27 post-op. I did continue to eat some of the recipes from my puree stage well into my soft food stage, though.

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Was anyone scared or nervous for surgery? I'm not scared about the surgery I'd say the after surgery and not knowing what to eat and so on. I believe my biggest obstacle will be remembering to eat as I struggle with eating now due to my medication that I take that suppresses my appetite. I also work as a traveling night nurse. Anyone have suggestions on what is good "pureed" food and what you use for a Protein drink as I don't want to buy one that taste like chalk!

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This may seem crazy, but my wife bought a few small jars of baby food (turkey, chicken, beef etc). 6grams of Protein, 0sugar, 0 carbs and may be a perfect serving size for the new belly! Gonna clear with the Nur to be sure it's ok still. This would be in the purée stage of course...just planning ahead.

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Don't be nervous you'll do fine : )

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Hello,

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

It is natural to feel nervous or scared. I wasn't scared or really nervous either... I was just very excited for about an entire week before surgery!

Have you tried Premier Protein shakes? I think a lot of people like them. That's what I started drinking on my 2 week pre-op diet and I still have part of a shake a day now at 10 weeks out. They don't taste chalky at all. They come in a few different flavors, my favorite is chocolate. You can get a decent price on them at Walmart and an even better price for a 12-pack of shakes at Sam's Club. They are great because 1 shake has 30 grams of Protein.< /p>

Best wishes on your surgery and a speedy recovery!

My NUT told me sometimes the shakes taste really sweet after having the surgery so she suggests diluting them with a little bit of milk.

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Be excited! I was never nervous so I have no advice to give of how to overcome the nerves. I will say I have NO regrets.

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Heading to Mexico Friday, surgery on Saturday. Nervous as well! Worried about how long recovery will take.

How did your surgery go?

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