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I think ideally it would be best to be losing at the highest calories you can be just because it is what your body needs. I lost well on weight watchers around 1200 calories as long as I stuck to that.

I'm 2 weeks out yesterday - I can tolerate very little protein, I was told yesterday I need to start getting it. The first few weeks your fluids are so much more important! I have found that Beneprotein mixes well in hot cooca if you can have that. It is only 7 grams a packet but it is something!! If you can handle the sodium try the Unjury chicken soup one - mix with water, it is pretty chicken-y. But above all get your fluids in! My proteins counted toward them.

Maybe Almond milk doesn't agree? or its too sweet for your body? I know Protein shakes set very heavy with me.

I'm so early out but I have heard others say they are swollen or tight first thing in the morning,

I've been on the ppi since day of surgery so 16 days. I do think it seems a little better after taking two yesterday so I will do the same today and see how that is tomorrow. If it really does seem to help I will call the nurse and see if I can keep it that way for a while. I believe I am doing re-fried beans and cheese for dinner, missed lunch completely, having work done on the house and struggling with my fluids today. Looks like just 2 meals. Even ended up taking my vitamins the first time kind of late. Boo for today. Haven't had a shower in the house since last Thursday - running to my moms. Maybe it is all stress related. I can only pray something fixes it SOOON!!!

usually empty stomach because I have to have a drink after them to wash the chalkiness down. If it was vitamin flavored burps it would be good - but alas it is sewage burps.

Do you think it's possible my vitamins are doing this?

Like no Water? Or can I have my water while waiting? I just started food of any sort yesterday so the only thing that would have been in my stomach would be the water. Today I ate about 2 hours later. Yesterday morning it was 4 hours later easily. Definitely 2 hours after I ate last night too. Is gaviscon nasty liquid? I guess I would be afraid that would make me sick and gag?

ok I thought you were on myfitnesspal.com but your name must be different there? lol I looked at my friends before I asked!! I swear!

I should mention - I never had acid before EVER.

So I got some real food yesterday. Tried scrambled egg at lunch and mixed some pouch tyson chicken with light mayo for chicken salad and had it with a few wheat thins. Today I have had a half of a cheese stick. 3 days ago or so I started having this nasty "taste" in my mouth, when I burp, just randomly like gagging when brushing my teeth and coming up with nasty phlegm, throwing up a bit in my mouth, etc. At first I struggled as to how to describe the smell or taste - but I have it now - like raw sewage. You know the smell you have when I drain backs up or you drive by the sewer plant? Yeah my body is producing this. I guess this is acid - I have no idea and consensus doesn't seem to be able to agree what it is. At first I thought maybe ketosis until I came across someone who said they "loved how their mouth tastes" while in ketosis. It would take a sick individual to love this. Dr says take ppi at night instead. Pretty sure I will taking one 2x a day and see what that does. Was really hoping throwing some food in the mix might calm things down and also give me some Protein because the shakes make me want to hurl. Tried the unjury chicken last night - not bad for the first 4 ounces, had to choke down the last 4. My heart was racing by the time I was done. Well no wonder with 780 sodium UGH. My hope was pinned on real food for so many reasons. Well I am allowed 20-30 mins to eat and let me tell ya that just is hard to do! I wanted to really get the whole cheese stick down today but I had to push it to get the 1/2 of it. If I could just take a little swig to get those tiny pieces of chewed up unflavored yuck left in my mouth it would be better. So then I sleep for 30 mins til I'm allowed to drink I am so sad!

I got to start some regular foods yesterday - trust me they don't make the world much brighter. Of course the small amount is what I expected - but when I plan to eat 2 tbsp of chicken and get down 1.5 or think a whole cheese stick !! and only half goes down in my allotted time for eating I am disappointed. I sure feel like if I could have a swig of water it might make these teeny tiny pieces go down and then I could eat more. I take a nap while waiting my 30 minutes to drink because it sure seems like forever. Am I just a big baby? I felt prepared darn it! And some say oh my third week was my turn around then I read some one say oh yeah didn't get better til 6 weeks or two months - OMG I can't do that! There is no way I can work feeling like this, loopy and ditsy!! I sure hope it gets better starting the 5th week when I have to go back to work!!

are you sure you are eating that much? have you been weighing or measuring? Do you track anywhere? and above all what are your nutritionist requirements? Mine is no more than 1/4 cup but no calorie requirement. I can have 3 meals - this just started today for me. ps I would so give for some easy drinking and eating right now!!

most people have mentioned a cot or couch in the hospital room in Mexico - don't know if all Dr's are the same

do you suppose it is ok to go ahead and take a second ppi? I did have my follow up today and he told me to switch it to night, I already took one this morning. I had maybe a tsbp of egg and now I have nasty burps and yucky coming up. Is this the acid? yuck! Now I'm about afraid to try something else!!

I didn't have a puree stage, when from clear liquids + protein/yogurt to today being able to have minced/shredded chicken, tuna, eggs, soft lowfat cheese, beans/bean soups. No puree needed. It seemed that my doc seemed pretty conservative!!

I think I have the pulled whatever you guys are talking about - leaning over to get a scoop of dog food about kills me! We have a stacked washer and dryer (front loads) and I squatted down one day to get the stuff from the wash to the dryer and just about died! I'm ok as long as I don't bend over or squat!

My physical therapist told me that they will help reduce swelling also so it must be true. I sure hope so! I know my tummy isn't as small as some because my Dr uses 40 Bougie.

I guess mine would be 1 day clear 2 weeks clear + Protein shakes (2nd day to 2 weeks) 2 weeks soft high protein foods (2-4 weeks) 1 week adding in cooked veggies and fruit (4 weeks) 1 week adding in more solid meats (5 weeks)

This sounds kind of mixed - comorbidity failures? A comorbidity would be like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. The failure part to me sounds more like you attempts at dieting and failing?? Hope you are able to get them what they need!!

yes it's normal, I showed a lost first on day 6 after surgery - remember they pumped your full of IV fluids. But make sure to try your darnedest to get in your fluids (64 oz and count your protein too) because you don't want to end up dehydrated and back in the hospital!! My Dr says if you don't get it in one day you have to get the 64 + whatever you missed the day before the next day - never ending.

Lisa that sounds wonderful!! I hope it works the same for me!!

I have been able to count my protein shakes as part of my fluid but I can't tolerate them - I am somewhat lactose intolerant now too - tried soy milk which seems to work but have vanilla which is too sweet on top the protein too. I had been told not to worry so much about protein now but that I have to get in fluids which I have daily, short a few ounces here and there. So can;t wait for soft foods!! My appointment is late in the day so I keep thinking of dinner...what to have!!

Congrats! what a sweet baby girl!!

I am taking 2 weeks unpaid then will get 1 week short term disability - used FMLA. I sit all day and work from home but I can't concentrate!! my attention span is gone! I assume it is lack of calories and exhaustion - hoping it gets better!