Help... Puree/Mushie Stage

[jennpv 1]

I am on day 2 of puree/mushie stage and I am having a very difficult time. The biggest being I am not eating or drinking enough. For each of my meals and I am only eating half or less. I am scared of eating too fast, too much, etc. As for the liquid/water intake I am taking too much time to eat and know that I cannot drink thirty minutes before of after a meal... So I am not getting in my required amount of liquid. I dunno if I am being too careful or if it is something that will get easier...

Somebody please help :ihih: !!!!

[don14 0]

It does get easier, obviously be careful but don't over think things, thats when you begin to drive yourself crazy. I seriously attached a water bottle to my hand, LOL, so I would remember to keep drinking even if I wasn't thirsty. I was lucky enough to not really be too hungry even at the mushy stage so I wasn't eating much either. I just made sure I would get all the Protein in using Protein Powder. Some days I would add it to my Water just to make my protein goal for the day. In between meals just continue to drink so that you get all your water in for the day. I add crystal light to it and its a lot better. I am 5 weeks post op now and actually am going in for my first fill in a few hours. Well Good Luck and I'm sure you'll do great.

[jennpv 1]

Thanks for the response... I think that I may very well be over thinking... I think I am unclear on what "full" like at this stage. Once again I think I am over thinking big time lol... I am sure it will start getting easier!! Just wanted feedback to ease my mind!!!

Congrats on the first fill... Let me know how it goes!!!

By the way... How do you do Protein in Water? ? I can barely get it down in juice!!

[Lolagirlie 0]

Jenn, your new full time job is sipping fluids all day while not drinking before, with or after. LOL that's why it's a job!!Stay hydrated, the eating will come but you have to drink. It's a process to figure it out. You will get better at it everyday:thumbup:

[don14 0]

Hey Jenn,

First fill went great thanks for asking. I was a little nervous about it, but the only thing I felt was the numbing shot which was a pinch and a little burn. That was about it, I didn't even feel the other needle or anything else, that was pretty cool.

As far as the Protein powder in the Water goes. Yeah it changes the texture obviously but as far as taste went it wasn't too bad. I used a tastless Protein powder which I bought from my doctor's e-store and it was good cause I added it to anything I ate. I attached something below so you can see what it is.

By the way when was your surgery?

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[jennpv 1]

Hey Don

How you feeling day after first fill..? I dunno bout that Protein Water thing ... I think that I will just stick to Crystal Light!

My surgery was on June 3rd ... I think that my doctor is on the express program lol. I progress a stage each week. I am starting week two and already on mushies. I start soft solids next week on the 17th...

[don14 0]

Im actually feeling pretty good, thanks. My doctor wants me on liquids all day today so all I had was a Protein shake for Breakfast and some Soup for lunch and all that wonderful crystal light. LOL. It hasn't been too bad, stomach kind of growling but not feeling really hungry.

WOW your doctor is on an express plan. I was on Clear Liquids for a week, then full liquids, then mushies for the third week. It was tough but I stayed really focused. I didn't want to do anything wrong and mess something up.

[jennpv 1]

Yeah it is pretty crazy! I have not talked to anybody on here with a plan like mine! Good to hear that you are doing well! As for me I am getting super bored with puree/mushie!!!