Newbie Help!

[sjkduke 6]

I am on post op day two (sleeve date was 12/18), and I came home yesterday. I was told to up my diet to pureed stuff--applesauce, Jello, Soup, popsicles, etc.

I'm fine with the popsicles, but I can barely get down jello. I have to swish it in my mouth for a long time to be able to swallow it. Even when I do that, I'm still have trouble getting it down. Applesauce I can seem to get down at all.

So my question is: is this "normal"? I was thinking I could Water down the applesauce. Or, I could just drink Protein Shakes and stay away from the thicker stuff for now?

Thanks in advance for being so patient with me.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'd just stick to the Protein Shakes. You don't have to have applesauce and Jello. I had neither because I don't like them. As long as you can get your Protein down you'll be fine.

Edited December 20, 2014 by BLERDgirl

[sjkduke 6]

Thank you! I haven't had a shake since before the surgery. Probably a smart idea to make sure I can all the Protein in before having "dessert".

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Always go for Protein first, then veg, then fruit.< /p>

[babe58 24]

I was on Protein Shakes, Liquid Protein in Water and broths. I didn't eat much Jello and didn't like the Popsicles. Good luck.