RanayB

Hello Ruth,

Your only a week out from your surgery, so you should be on liquids, protein shake and 64 oz water a day for the first two weeks. Are you getting these down? I was allowed to take a shower day 3 but not allowed to get in bath or pool for a month, until incisions heal. You should be able to start soft foods at the beginning of week 3, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter, skim milk, low fat cheddar, part skim mozzarella, swiss cheese, couscous and soy milk. The following week, week 4- I was allowed to add beans, fish, nuts, oysters, scallops, shrimp, clams and quinoa. No fried foods. Week 5 I was able to add Chicken breast and roast turkey. Week 6 (Thats where I am now.) opens up to all other meat choices.Protein is your priority, 30-40 g per day. You will feel much better when you can get your protein and water down each day.

I really hope this helps. Best wishes!

LOL. that is so funny. Sorry about your phone.

Stay positive. your doing great. sending prayers your way.

Soooo happy for you. post a pic so we can see.

I am feeling the same way. My surgery was Tuesday 6/19. I am getting my protein shake down(30 g protein) and almost 4 bottles of water. I also enjoy a sugar free popscicle today.