Worried I'm doing it wrong/post op blues

[starryskies 3]

I seem to have the day 5 post op blues if there is such a thing. I am really hungry today, I think because my pain has subsided greatly and I'm moving more and also because the liquid medications and the shakes seem to leave a artificial sweet taste in my mouth. I crave salt like mad too. The last few days I've been having a shake for Breakfast, milk mid morning, Soup for lunch, milk mid afternoon, soup for tea and a shake/smoothie later in the evening (one tin of soup will do me 3 ish portions) and I have water/ sugar free squash/tea throughout the day. Is this too much? I'm so worried I'm going to stretch my pouch. I haven't been or felt sick, occasional I get a little tight chested but I think that's a signal to slow down/stop. Really gassy after everything too.

Sorry to be moany!

[Bandolita 11]

It doesn’t sound like too much... it’s all liquid! Frankly, those first 2 weeks post surgery were the hardest. You will learn what works for you and what doesn’t. Trust your body and don’t let your mind play games with you. :-) Do make sure you’re getting plenty of Water, though! Remember that post surgery is time for your body to heal.

Oh, and the gas will subside... unfortunately, all/most of us had to live with that for the first couple weeks.

[starryskies 3]

So if I had a bit more Soup it wouldn't be the end of the world?!

[Bandolita 11]

I’m not your doctor, but have more soup!

[starryskies 3]

Maybe I'll go really crazy and have more smoothie!

[Bandolita 11]

MY only other advice is to try to get as much Protein as possible. Either from a smoothie/shake or adding powder to your Soup. That will help you feel full!