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I also want to add be sure and check with your doctor, everyone is different.

Are you onto Protein shakes yet? I just moved to full liquids and feel like there are so many options now. I had split pea soup, pudding, cream of wheat, pureed cottage cheese, testing the waters with a shake that has Peanut Butter, banana, skim milk, and unflavored whey, when i went to cream soups, it offered so many varieties. I think eggs are 4 weeks with my doctor, but pureed. Hope that helps, take it slow you don't want to do anything that could make you intolerant of something you really like. I think you could do a bean soup by thinning it with skim milk, not positive. Do you have a dietitian? Mine has been incredibly helpful. I have called her a ton. Best of luck to you. You can do it!

I am 5 days post -op, days 3 and 4 were really tough, lots of meds kept days 1-3 going well. I am on clear liquids and followed a 10 day pre-op full liquid diet. My problem now is I am still feeling nauseous when I drink fluids, but I actually feel like I want food or something a little more than clear liquid. I feel weak, unbalanced and a little irritable. My family and friends have been super supportive, bringing meals and encouragement. The food smells so good, I want some, yet I have such a hard time keeping enough clear liquids down, I can't imagine how full liquids and other consistency foods will stay down. I am guessing this is all part of my stomach healing, and I will soon start being able to drink normally without the nauseousness. I am on zofran which has helped tremendously to settle my stomach. I love my doctors and staff, I have called them tons and they too have been great. Can anyone recommend a soup or something they loved while on clear liquids? Thanks everyone. This forum has been incredibly helpful.

Question regarding this post. I am three days post op and have already contacted my surgeon twice so I am hoping to get some input rather than bother him again. My drain was filled with reddish, pinkish clearish liquid. It is now a yellow almost urine color, any thoughts? My paperwork says to call if drain fliud changes color, but he already saw me once in his office and again I've called twice. I am usually not so worried, but I keep thinking every little thing is a leak. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks