Jordien

Great information!!! Thanks!!

why did you have to go back to the hospital?

I got up and walked a few laps in the hospital and did that about 4x a day. At home, I just made sure I was walking around the house instead of just sitting or lying in bed all day. I think my official papers said get up and be ambulatory at least 3/4 times a day. Yes REST in between! I went from this chair to that chair to a nap in bed, to walking a bit into the kitchen, back to the recliner. You just have to do a mixture of things.

Yeah I think it will always be there. I LONG to be someone who says these words: "Sweets and Fatty foods just don't appeal to me anymore!" That would be true success to me for me to not even want them. I see myself leading to that place though!!

I actually thought this post was a joke when I first read it.. like spam or something??!! Georgie.. that is GREAT about the salads! Good for you! I don't think we all got fat eating salads, so it's great you can enjoy something like that that's healthy and you love. Blackberry... I was/am totally into sweets!!!! If I could be like you, I would LOVE it! Here's hoping!

I'm only 2 weeks out, but I already am journaling in details. I'm also writing in any reactions or feelings I have after eating. felt overly full, felt uncomfortable, felt good, etc.

I felt much better yesterday after I went to just my clear Protein shot/crystal light combo and some chicken broth. Felt really good and had a greek yogurt for dinner which was FINE. Then was HUNGRY! Which was a great feeling... and I had a vanilla pudding. Also FINE. I am going to just take it slow..... Lisa for me, I was on 2 weeks of Clear Liquids but had to get protein in, so I found these: Hormel Healthy Shot https://www.homecarenutrition.com/HHL/nxcsc.nsf/ListProducts?openagent&ListMenuEntry=6E7F3EE5EE83D2F485257625004FB354&MenuEntry=6E7F3EE5EE83D2F485257625004FB354&SID=1C04BA3C0E62630C852577B10048689F ANd Proasis I found at Rite Aid [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Proasis-Clear-Fruit-Punch-Pack/dp/B001XUQLCM/ref=pd_sim_hpc_4]Amazon.com: Proasis Clear Fruit Punch, 2.9 fl. oz., 6 Pack: Health & Personal Care[/ame] (I used fruit punch and white grape) The key to these protein shots for ME... was that they were very small. Only 2.5 or 2.9oz. I mixed them with a glass of crystal light lemonade and sipped on it. Got it done in about an hour or so and automatically got 25g of protein in for my day. If I do two of them, I fulfilled my protein quota. I felt so much better after surgery when I started getting protein, and it was hard to do with no food allowed!!! They don't taste the best, but w/ the crystal light, I managed okay.

I am only Day 13 post-op. I just experience my first bit of nausea as I started to add purees to my diet, after being on clear liquids. It was really uncomfortable. I slowed up and went back to liquids and am adding slowly and eating VERY slowly.. Pepcid AC chewable also helped me.

Knock yourself out with sleeping pills for 3 days and wake up then when the worst is over? ugh... j/k obviously. Mucinex makes a child's version in a little "fastmelts" package. You just put them on your tongue and they dissolve. Mucinex works best for congestion, so that's why that's my first thought, though I wonder if it will irritate your stomach? I'd also say get a 12-hour thing to knock you out at night. sleep will be the best thing. My doc. gives me Tussi-12. It's a small pill.. cough thing mostly but also has antihistimine that knocks me out. Not sure what else you can do except the obvious TONS of Water and fluids. Feel better!!!

I'm having the same problem. I hate to admit this, but I haven't gone since my surgery morning either, and that was 9/20. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks!!!! yikes. I am going to send a message to my nurse and see what she says. I have been taking some fiber gummies, thinking the fiber would help, but nothing's happening yet.

I don't know. I might give it another try and mix it like you did. I've been having a bit of nausea yesterday and today, though now it seems to have passed. This sure is confusing, that's for sure.... relearning what and how to eat! Glad you're having a good day!

I could barely drink anything on my 3rd day. Got a little better on the 4th and then 5th. I didn't really start monitoring my fluid intake until Day 6 or 7 and pushed for 60oz. The first week my goal was: keep sipping and try to increase fluids gradually each day.

What do you think? Egg Drop Soup? It's a clear liquid right? Is it okay to eat during week 2 of Clear liquids stage? On Stage 2.. purees, I'm planning on doing a lot of creamed Soups, what if there are little bits in there that get through? Okay? Not like big chunks of meat or veggie to chew, just small little pieces. I'm about to raid the creamed soup section of the grocery store! lol....

I'm still having nausea after anytime I eat a puree item. I felt good this morning waking up, had my clear protein shot/crystal light. Felt good up until lunchtime, decided to try a pudding. It was a smooth yoplait thing, seemed okay. I felt uncomfortable about halfway through it so figured I was full, put the rest away. Now since then I've had awful nausea. Am I eating too much? Or am I just maybe not ready for purees? I am Day 13 post-op. Stay on liquids a little while longer? Ugh, I hate the nausea feeling. Help!

I personally am struggling with purees. Today I went back to clears for the morning and just now tried a yogurt. I think yogurt is the easiest thing to start with. I just have some nausea and uncomfortableness, so I 'm taking it really slow. I use toddler spoons also. Seems to help with smaller bites and eating slowly. I tried mashed potatoes and couldn't do it. I tried a spoon of peanut butter (which may not be a puree and may be my fault) and that wasn't good. Anyone else struggle with purees? Maybe just not ready and back to a few days of liquids?

Cool idea!!!

I've been having crystal light lemonade since my first day home. I put my Protein shots in it to help with the flavor. Good luck!

I made this awesome broccoli potato soup today.. just pureed it and everything. Dished myself a 1/4 cup in a small dish. One sip.. kinda done with it. I agree. Do NOT feel like eating at all! Feel Like I should go back to clear liquids, I felt better! lol... Stomach just feels WEIRD! icky. how do we get our nutrition in if we're like this?

I think for many of us food is our "best friend" for so long. Of course we're in mourning. I'm trying to think of it like a loss. And I think TIME will help. I'm so glad you're having a better day today! We're all here next time you need pepping up again!

Good Luck!!!! You must be done and out by now, and I hope these next rough few days are easy on you.. as easy as they can be!

I've been posting nonstop in this forum!! Same as chilo! LOL!!! I'm trying to start to DO things like more active.. now that I'm feeling better. Incisions still tender though, so I'm not ready to climb a mountain! I'm a teacher and home on a medical leave, so I'm enjoying the time just being home and spending a little extra time with my young little guy. (My oldest is in school all day) Also have discovered that the only daytime I can stand is the Rachel Ray show, and even then... sometimes I have to turn her off. I DID get some great recipes that I noted for future entertaining! DId you know Let's Make a Deal is on during the day, hosted by Wayne Brady??? Go figure!!! Whacky show... (I dont' have all the other cable channels.. just the basics!)

Ah!! A week plus a day post-op, and my incisions/steri-strips are itching! It's better than pain, yes.. but....... ahhh! Driving me nuts! Anyone else?

Mixed up some instant mashed potatoes, and maybe they weren't liquidy enough? I am not feeling well. Just kinda feel like a heavy feeling in my stomach since I had them. Didn't eat that much, but the consistency was not liquid enough, I think. Ugh.. feels yuk. How long til it goes away? Anyone? Should I drink something or no? :thumbup1:

LOL at your dream! I had and still am having WEIRD dreams! I attributed it to the trama of surgery and the pain pills, which I still take one at night. About 4th or 5th night post-op, when I actually slept long enough TO dream... lol... I dreamed that I was eating these giant sugary cream donuts, one after another, like tons of them. I woke up and thought... wow nightmare!

I have a feeling my tastes have really changed.. for everything. I'm excited about it! I hope I magically HATE ice cream now!