I am sick!! Please help me!

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

My doctor said that during the first days after surgery not to worry about calories as much as nutrition as we are drinking only and getting very little calories in there and anything is a help. Although there are calories in cheese and potato, there is also protien, Vitamin e, Calcium, and alot of other nurtients so while you dont want to make a daily habit of it during recovery it is fine. Also, my instructions said once you puree food, you need to make sure that it is thin enough to go through a straw, not necessarily that you have to use a straw to drink it! LOL... also not all doctors think straws are bad, my doctor and others as well have said if you are able to use a straw and dont have excess gas or pain then use your best judgement. Remember this is not 1 size fits all, nor is it 1 set of instructions for all, every doctor and patient is different and most all paitients are looking for whatever they can do in the liquid to mushy phase to have some taste, nutrtion and not being hungry all the time.

[ghannouge 0]

if you are on antibiotics then you may need to stop, i had the same thing and it all turned out from the antibiotics the doctor subscribed!

[maestrita 43]

Go to the doctor if you have not gone yet. You might even consider going to the hospital. This is not normal, and you could be very ill. Don't just think about going. Go. Now.

[TopTier 0]

You guys are all awesome! I knew posting was the right thing to do! Ok I slept okay and I feel a little better this morning. I just ate 2tbl of cream of wheat and a sip of 2% milk and it actually tasted good. No sickness yet. Thanks to everyone and Ill check in tonight with an update. l'll also call the dr office and get their feedback.

I dunno, thinking Cream of Wheat actually tastes good may be an indication of some kind of sickness somewhere! Probably the head!

JUST kidding! :smile2:

Glad things are getting better for you!