3 days post op and needs some advise!

[Pradice73 0]

oh yea and forgot to mention. I have to do liquids the first week after surgery.. not just clear ones. Then week 2 and 3 I get to do mushies

[jilliandawn 0]

I feel the same way all of you do. I was told 4-6 weeks liquids. I couldn't do it at just before my 2 week post-op I started mushy foods like hard boiled egg and refried Beans, just a little like two little bites just to chew something. I was just burnt out on broth. the 1st week I only ate broth, Jello and popsicles and of course Water. it was hard. I'm glad to know that everyone else is having a hard time with the liquid diet. I'm glad I found this site I don't feel so alone anymore.

[lbradley 0]

i'm just starting week 2 and am able to eat mashed potatoes and creamy soups-- i feel hungry most of the time and, when not working, eat like every hour. Sometimes i munch on popsicles, other times ice cubes, or i might have a cup of juice. I can only eat a little at a time, but with 30-40 min, i'm ready for more. I hope this is okay.

[barbara9460 1]

I hate to say it, but you guys don't know how good you've got it.

My doc had this: 15 days of preop Optifast and broth and sf jello; after surgery, 10 days of Clear Liquids only; three weeks of full liquids and then mushies. I followed it to the "T" because I know that I can't break these rules and be successful. Was I hungry? You bet I was. Cried sometimes and was feeling like I was starving.

I'm 4 1/2 months post-op now, have lost 67 lbs and am on my second fill.

It's depressing sometimes, but ask yourselves this: Did I go through all of this, the cost, the preop stuff, just to start cheating now? If you want to chew, eat a popcicle - sugarfree of course. If you're having headaches, then call your doctor for advice. It's vital that you follow his instructions. And by no means offer advice to others about cheating - the newer people need to know that just because you had an okay outcome so far, it doesn't mean that they will.

You guys can do this!

Best to all,

Barbara

[Shauna80 0]

I love hearing everyone stories....I am starting mushies tomorrow and so excited...I kinda started tonight! I wanted some stuffing I made and it was soft enough so I had some....YUMMY!!! I have lost 11 pounds total, and I am starting back at the gym next week....so I will need to keep my Protein intake up!

[vickielynn 0]

thank you i think your advise is great I am on day 4 post op and am on Clear Liquids and am not hungry.....wondering why so many people cheat...not worth it in the long run