DebCat

Hi Jim Clark, It sounds as if your surgeon is much more lenient than most. Eating the stuff you mentioned is almost all off limits to me for a couple more weeks. Are you having 2 Protein shakes per day as well? And do you record your intake? I've been using My Fit Pal ap to recored my food and Water intake along with my weigh-ins. Your dr might want to know how much you've been eating. It just sounds as if your stomach is already stretching which is not what you'd want to be happening at this point in the process. I would phone my dr and gat an appt to bring in your food journal so that perhaps they can give you more clear guidelines.

Leakea, If you've lost some weight on the pre-op diet, that's the key. Making the protein shakes is not that appealing, but it really does help you be more prepared for the weeks post-op. The smaller liver that results from the pre-op diet is a fairly significant advantage for you and your surgeon when it comes to the actual procedure. It sounds like you have some stressors in your life that are overwhelming you though. Have you spoken with a counselor how all that will play out when you have the surgery?

Well I didn't suck the bite of meat, but I chewed it for a looong time (like gum!) and than spit out the masticated mush. It was not a pretty moment, but I was so pleased. I've eaten watermelon two days in a row now too. It soooooo good!!! I've had no adverse effects to it. It's just ridiculously filling. I just want to move onto mushy foods so badly. 10 more days!

I can totally understand licking a Dorito!!! Why didn't I think of that? OH, because I got rid of all the food in my house the day before my surgery! WS56, I'm so jealous that your doc lets you have mushy foods during your first week. I have don't get that stuff until week 3, but I'm tempted to get some yogurt by next week. I went to my local coffee shop/juice shop and bought some fresh cashew milk and it is divine. I'm super full after about 5 sips though. It's like drinking melted ice cream.

Hi Ms Corp, I had surgery on the 24th and the only thing I've added to my clear liquid diet that you aren't having is sugar-free popsicles. The cold seemed to hurt my stomach a bit at first, but today I didn't notice any discomfort when I ate one. I get to start the full liquid tomorrow and can't wait! Excited for an icky Protein shake even! I'm super compliant and "by the book" about what I'm ingesting. This cost me waaaay too much money to screw anything up. I go to my follow up appointment on Friday and plan on meeting with the nutritionist again as well. I have a list of items to ask about being on the Full Liquid 2 week phase. I can tell you what I get out of the appointment if you'd like. Do you move on to Full Liquid on Tuesday? Debbie

I'm one week post-op and get to go from Clear Liquids to full liquids for the next two weeks. As much as I disliked the Protein shakes pre-op, I can't wait to have one in the morning. I have been so damn hungry it's ridiculous. I have remained steadfast on the broth, Water, sugar-free popsicles, and just added Isopure clear drinks. I get in my 64 oz per day, but my stomach is growling constantly and have had a headache for days. I got off the painkillers in the hospital so I know it's not from those. I think I'm just freakin hungry! I truly didn't know if I could make it through the week, but I did it! Whew! I see y'all have been talking about yogurt. That sounds so awesome to me right now! But I don't think it's considered a liquid, but a soft protein, right? I just have to check because I'm just looking for a way to say it's a liquid. Pathetic! I know! Thanks!