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I think Im going to dry mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes....my doc said mashed potatoes are ok in small amounts. Everyone is different....what someone may dump with, someone else wont.

So I got my staples out today YEAH...no more itching. I have lost 22 lbs since preop and Im on pureed foods finally. Im so excited. I ate some pinto beans and cheese mashed up for lunch....it was so good.

Just ordered me some

Where did you buy it from...Im interested

I felt like that when I had to come home with a catheter, I know that is mild compared to the complication that you had. I just went home the day I was discharged and cried because my doctor kept saying, I dont understand what is going on with your bladder not waking up, your so young. I have only been feeling great since I was put on an antibiotic....before that it felt like someone ran me over several times. On another note, a 62 pound weight loss is something to be proud of, Congrats!

Have you tried Almond or Coconut unsweetened milk? It is lactose free and not too bad tasting either. I was lactose intolerant prior to surgery and I had the same symptoms (diarrhea). Silk milk isnt too bad either...I like the almond and coconut taste more.

I actually got a Ninja blender from my mom for my surgery present.

So far I can tolerate Vanilla and Caramel SF pudding, SF Jello, I have put two tablespoons of peanut butter in my shakes and blended it, I can only tolerate soy, almond, and coconut milk thats unsweetened, CarbMaster yogurt from Kroger and thats all for now. You may have to watch out for some of the white or creamy type soups because of the carbs and sugar...I cant handle anything that is creamy...clear broth soups without the noodles is that way I go. I would try some cheese and scrambled egg, egg salad (fat free mayo, pickles, and boiled egg) pureed together, you can do the same thing with tuna. This following website is awesome..I have learned so much from it. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

My doctor put in a wick drain and she pulled it the day I was discharged...it didnt feel the greatest when she pullled it out.

I felt terrible a couple of days ago and I was sick, had a UTI. I feel back to my perky self today after the antibiotics kicked in.

My nutritionist said that I would only be able to tolerate half of an egg for awhile. Belching is a sign that you are full since we dont have any nerves to tell us to stop Im so happy for you Congrats!

I feel so productive today I took my kids to get haircuts, pictures with santa, pick up some items from the store for dinner and my daughters project for school, topped off with me cooking dinner for everyone. Oh I feel so much better.

Also not to scare you but I had a friend that had a sleeve, he drank a diet sprite as soon as he got home, it expanded his stomach, tore his suture lines, and caused a massive leak. He almost died and was in ICU for a month on IV antibiotics. So it is vitally important to measure and follow post op rules, it could be a life or death situation.

Has anyones inactive stomach been growling....oh its such a wierd feeling because before it was always followed by hunger pains and it is in a completely different place than what I thought lol, its like my lower rib is growing. Just wanted to throw that out there lol.