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surgery yesterday suppose to be at 11.30 ended up at 2.00 left surgery center at 4.00... really sore but functioning. My doctor started me with a feel but the Water wouldn't go down. so had to take it all out.. He said he might re add it at 2 week appointment.

The nurse told my doctor when I drink I have to stay sitting up for an hour I am dehydrated and drink and fall asleep I can sleep on my right side but I cant stay awake an hour after every sip... I will never rest.

Looking forward to feeling better...

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I did have to spend the night in the hospital due to dizziness from the anesthesia and the fact that I have no support at home (I drove myself to the hospital and my husband showed up just before they were ready to take me back for surgery still very drunk from the night before. I had to call someone to come and get him). My doctor was very sweet and offered to let me stay the night without hesitation.

I'm sorry to hear your husband flaked out on you. So glad to hear your doctor was kind and understanding, so many are simply insensitive. We're here for you, so lean on us as much as you need.

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Diane - I was hungry too, but I agree with what Charlene said. I'm shooting for 800 - 1000 calories/day and try to up the Protein as much as possible. Also, lots of Water. My first fill isn't until Sept too. I keep hoping I won't get hungry again. (PS. By reading the posts, it really does look like you and I are mirroring each other!)

Shonda - Congrats! Hang in there.

- Kathy

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Congrats to all, All the butterflies have taken flight and and are embarking on a new an exciting journey. May everyones recovery go well. :biggrin:

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Thank You all for the support. It really means a lot to have people know what I am going through. She put it so right "white knuckle" period! I have 2 little ones so I am not a big poster but I do try to get on everyday to read. It helps a lot! Very encouraging! So thank you. :biggrin:

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I started mushies 4 days after surgery only 2-3 days of full liquid. I also had my post op doc visit on Tues and told her that I have been eating mushies, mostly cream of wheat made with powered and skim milk, and scrambled eggs and fish. But now I really start to feel those hunger pains when its time to eat. The only question she asked me was if I was full after 3oz and I said yes. But to only be eating 3 meals and the rest liquids the rest of the day seems to leave me famished so I still have to substitue Protein Drinks in between. Which helps but I tend to drink them too fast and get the PB for and hour or so. But to answer your question about regaining when mushie are started. I lost 7.5 pounds the first week after surg and now that I have started mushies I have gained only 1 pound. The others are right about the body adjusting and then you will get back on track with losing. I'll keep you all posted about how thing go this week and let you know. If that helps

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That is so funny. I thought the same thing when I was making dinner last night for fam. But all I did was lick the spatchela. OOOHHHH it was good. LOL

I can laugh with you Boos02. I think we got banded on the same day, the 21th. I was on liquids for four days and now solid liquids for four weeks. I've been dreaming about eating food. Every thing from black olives to chicken alfrado. I've been doing good making meals for my family but dont ask me to sit with them. I just want to lick their plates when they are done. Just alittle taste. Nope, I'm a good girl.

Great choice! Congrates on your will power.

Tina

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Try No sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast drinks made with 1 cup skim milk that gives 14 grams Protein right there and they taste like choc milk.

I am not eating enough protein maybe around 20 if that. Breakfast I don't like eggs and don't eat pork so I don't care for anything except like Bagels or pancakes. So I have a problem there. dinner really trying to have the protein. I don't care for the Protein Shots and I thought you are not supposed to have any more shakes a couple weeks out of surgery. If you have a chicken breast for dinner do you know the protein content in that? I am going to have to take time out and figure out what I am going to eat for lunch and breakfast like I have dinnner.

Orea, are you there? How did you surgery go?

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Hello my dear July friends! I hope everyone is having a happy Friday! :biggrin:

If any of you are up to it, would you mind running down your daily meals? Like what do you eat on a normal day? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.< /p>

I'm going to the grocery store today (yikes- i always end up spending too much money :biggrin:) but I want to be sure I pick up the right things. I am starting mushies today, but even if you aren't on mushies, what do you eat each day? I'm curious as to how I should start planning out my meals.

I bring my lunch to work so it will be easy to prepare in advance. Any help would be SO appreciated.

Thanks everyone. This truly is the BEST place to go for support! Much love. :biggrin2:

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I had whole wheat pancakes with no sugar added Syrup. I did this a couple of times. I also had cottage cheese with the canned pears with no sugar added.

lunch I usaually had Soup. Jason's Deli broc Cheese soup was the best! I also had chili from Wendys. I could have lunch meat and whole wheat wraps. One day I had a wrap from Arbys with no lettuce, bacon or Tomato.< /p>

dinner I ate chicken that was cut up and really well cooked veggies. Like Broc and carrots. I had whipped sweet potaotes. Any thing soft even mashed but i had the instant kind. I also had Pasta but made sure it had plenty of Protein and I watched my portion and sometimes put a veggie with it.

I ate Jello, South Beach pudding it has some Fiber in it, some fresh fruit if it was not crunchy like watermelon, peaches with splenda. Did the 100 calorie Hostess cupcakes to help with sweet tooth. That worked I had 1 serving and stayed away from my dangerous foods such as ice cream, Cookies and other sweets. ( I have done that for 5 weeks)

I tried fish a couple of times didn't like it. Shrimp is soft. Brisket I ate that but I think I wasn't suppose to. I cooked it all day and it had like a sauce with it so it was juicy and soft. I had a cheese burger cause the meat is already ground up and the bun I took must of the bread off of it. Some are saying not to eat red meat but I was thinking that was like a roast or steak because they have grissel and are more dry.

Today I am having a chicken deli meat with string cheese and a whole wheat wrap.

I have not found this to be difficult cause I got to eat soft foods my second week.

Also Quicktrip has a Southwestern chic. wrap, I ate that with out the hot peppers and lettuce in it. The chicken was the consistency of chic. salad.< /p>

I am now 4 weeks out and was told I could eat anything. I am proably not the best to go off of but it worked for me and I stayed away from No No foods for me.

For a treat in the afternoon I would have a pudding and also earlier I get a lite lemonade from Sonic that are half price between 2-4. That helps with Fluid intake and really helps with cravings.

I even ate pizza that had a soft crust but I took a lot of cheese off and ate a couple of slices. I didn't over do it. I able to eat anything so bread has not bothered me at all and I have had no PB or slimming.

Edited by joiful

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I am still on full liquids but I have the following: Taco Bell refried Beans with Protein Powder added, SF FF pudding, cream of wheat with PP added, yogurt, any Soup I blend and add PP. This is about all for now as I do not like Jello and only drink Water. I am looking forward to mushies. I do like hot tea on occasion and sometiimes I make a fruit smoothie.< /strong>

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Hi Butterflies,

I have heard from Orea and she is doing fine. She said she was very tired and will be resting for a while. She will post about her surgery as soon as she has recovered a bit, but she said it went well.:cursing:

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joiful, are you losing any weight?

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