magtart

I have never even heard of Program Fees.

I can eat a whole yogurt, but it is not an 8 oz. cup. I think it around 5 oz.

Totally normal. I am 6 weeks out today and half the time I have diarrhea. It doesn't bother me that much. Before you know it you can eat that olive. Just be patient.

It sounds fine to me. My doc had me on full liquids for two weeks my first day home. Then two weeks of pureed, four weeks of soft foods, and then normal diet. I have yet to eat anything that didn't go down okay. I just get really full on Proteins and can barely get to my veggie. Tonight I am making a veggie-beef Soup which will have more veg than beef plus some barley. I am looking forward to trying it.

can i ask the recipe for this? it sounds wonderful..... Sure, I use this recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/kalyns-stuffed-cabbage-casserole.html

Some things I have planned for the week: Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (has ground turkey and veg in it) Beef Vegetable Soup (more veg than beef) Meatloaf and mashed potatoes Baked chicken thighs

I saw the OR. I was fully awake when they had me slide over on to the operating table and then placed my arms on foam covered extensions to the table so that I had my arms out away from my body. Then I don't remember anything until I was actually in my room.

I would call. I am sure they are used to anxious people calling for a status update. Good Luck!

My doc told me to eat every 2-3 hours. It makes sense since I can't eat much at one time. I can eat 1 whole egg with no problem, though. For lunch I usually eat 3 oz. of food, 1.5 of tuna salad and 1.5 of cottage cheese. I never seem to get to the veggies, maybe 1 bite and I am too full.

Yes, you can. I eat eggs, refried Beans w/cheese, baked fish. I have yet to eat any mashed potatoes. The thought of them kind of grosses me out and I have no idea why. I love mashed potatoes. The other day I had Greek yogurt with sliced banana and it was very good.

Yeah, you should have gotten a list from your doctor or NUT. In my case, both.

Good luck and try to get some sleep tonight! I know I had trouble sleeping the night before.

How are you doing Shadi-Dadi?

broth, Protein drinks, sugar free popsicles, pudding, and Jello, some Greek yogurt. It all depends on your post op diet.

To not feel like I am being tortured sitting in an airplane seat.

I've had two cups today. One of them half Premier Protein and half coffee.

I think you're nuts!

We are now friends.

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You won't see it when you are reading a thread. You have to be in the forum where all the threads are listed and that is where you will see the "start a new topic" button.

Here's a tip for clear liquids. Plain old chicken broth is practically tasteless. I used plain chicken broth and simmered it on the stove with a bit of dried rosemary and thyme for 15-20 min. and then added a smidge of Better than Bouillon. It is so savory and delicious and will soothe your tummy both before and after surgery. I strained out the bits of herbs after surgery. It was my go to food and counts toward you liquids, too.

I never had any gas pain either. I don't know why. When I had a colonoscopy they could have used me as a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon.

I look forward to the day when I can impress someone with my weight loss. Where I live now I have no friends or family other than my hubby and son. I don't work because I am a caregiver to my husband who is a cancer patient. Soon we will be moving back home where I will have my sisters and friends and I cannot wait. I have not gone anywhere other than hospitals and doctors appointments in 2 years. GAH!?!?!?

Don't be scared, you will be fine. It feels like nothing much has happened once you wake up from the anesthesia. Maybe like you did too many ab crunches or something. The worst part for me was not being allowed to drink anything until after my leak test the next day. In the meantime, I asked for the sponge on a stick things they have to moisten your mouth and that was fine. Heck, I am almost 60 and was cruising down the halls as if nothing had happened!