DebiC

It's barely been a week, almost everyone has "buyers remorse" about this time, and many begin to suffer from depression. There are the hormone imbalances, after effects of the surgery and anesthesia-and of course the dreaded "full liquids" then "Mushies" diet.

You are probably also struggling with water weight gain from the surgery.

Fortunately my doctor realizes how sick people get of the soft foods and moves us right along quickly with a full regular diet at 4 weeks instead of the usual 6 or 8.

Not advocating you go against your doctor-just saying different doctors have different programs.

One thing that really helped me was to treat myself during this time. I went to Olive Garden and order soup to go. It lasted me about 4 meals. Well worth the cost. Many restaurants have good soups, go out to dinner and enjoy some time with your husband.

I have seen that many people have good luck with Wendy's chili, you could even put some over your "liquidy mashed potatoes". Have you tried refried beans heated with cheese? There are some places here that have lists of protein shake ideas.

Check out egg face's web site. She makes protein ice creams and tons of flavors of shakes.

Anyways you are not the only one that has gone through this. Check out some of the forums for newly post-op people. Almost every post says the same thing.

Good luck and hang in there.

You are amazing and an inspiration for those of us who are still at the beginning of the journey.

Did they have a category for those of us who could do a lap in 15 min?? Just curious...

It's so funny to hear you guys say the same things I have been thinking. While I am past the pureed stage, I still wish I could just take a protein pill and not have to worry about this.

Just this morning I was asking myself-When will I get to the point where my whole life isn't wrapped up with food? I thought I had an obsession with food before, it seems worse now. Counting every gram of protein (I refuse to count carbs!)-every ounce of liquid. Worrying if I will get dehydrated or if my hair will fall out because I haven't met either goal even once.

A lot of surgeons (not mine tho) have their people do 2 or 3 protein shakes and 1 lean meat and veggie meal a day.

Thank heavens I am past that stage (and that doesn't mean it necessarily gets easier-just different). I agree with Bitties however that it is REALLY important that you do the clear liquids for a few days before surgery.

What an inspiration. Thanks.