NanetteKapi

I did something similar I used 1 pound of ground turkey+low sodium taco mix. 1/4 cup vegetarian refried beans + 2 Tblsp of the turkey meat topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and salsa. So good and delicious!

I have done a 4 eggs and 6 oz.tuna combo, in a frying pan slow heat turn over shred low fat mozzarella cheese. Divide in 1/4. You can add stir fry veggies too. applesauce I have mixed cottage cheese with apple sauce banana with Tblsp of Better'n Peanut Butter spread over it (find out when you are cleared to have the peanut butter) vegetarian refried beans ( which I add cooked ground turkey- add cumin and shred mozzarella) Salads - add chicken, tuna or shrimp. Make sure everything measure 1/4 cup/ meal there are lots of recipes here too: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Hi Gina, I was blessed with my best friend who lives in another county - 21 miles one way coming daily the first week to check up on me and another good friend who did additional shopping of juices, popsicles, Dasani water and sports drink - I thought I had stocked up well but missed the mark. another friend made homemade veggie clear broth - 5/qts. I was in the hospital for 4 day - was suppose to be 3 days but they had to do 2 blood transfusions. I do not remember being emotional but extremely tired for 3 weeks. I did extensive bed rest and 3 /10 minutes walks in the backyard daily unitl the 4th week. I am not sure of those "jinormous headaches" - could be stress, nutritional deprivation, hormones or shock. Whatever it is be on continual contact daily or twice a day with your doctors - yes ALL of them. Its their job and you are their top priority. Also obtain psychological & psychiatric couseling your husband is your support but not a professional counselor. Crying is a favorite for me because of the release of emotional toxins. Prayer, deep breathing and meditation (I like OT Proverbs - I am a wisdom junkie). Comedy movies - ancient,old & new - laughter is a healing component too. BE ENCOURAGE & BE WELL.

I had a similar experience but only had to be on the liquid diet for 1 weeks. When I got to have a scrambled egg I was sooooooooo excited but it sat on my stomache like lead. This went on for another 4 weeks. Low-fat Cottage cheese, vegetarian refried beans, applesauce, cream of wheat and mash potatoes truly helped. I not good with plain yougurt I was told that canned chicken and tuna add low fat mayo was the best. Each food you have to introduce slowly and 1/8- 1/4 cup max. YOU HAVE TO DRINK AT LEAST 70 GRAMS OF PROTEIN to help with the meat cravings. I did eat a small slice of pizza during my 4th week when my daughter came home from college that weekend. Low Fat string cheese also is a treat. 4th week turkey, fish, lean chicken, shrimp & crab meat. Veggie and some fruit too. So hang in there.

Good to know because 4 months out from my surgery I can eat 1/2 cup of veggies and meat together. Initially, during the 4th week when I was instructed to eat only 1/4 cup of the first list of food - I could only eat 2 oz. So now that I am eating the right portions size I worried about stretching my pouch back to the size I just had cut out.