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Pebulz have you tried a heating pad? I've heard that helps with pain.

Glad to hear you are doing well!

Gotcha added!

it's going great! I've moved up to protein shakes, soup and yogurt so I am a happy camper I was also cleared for aerobic exercise so I'm amping up my workouts a bit to get back into that. I have very little pain, except when I do my walking I can get a bit sore. But it's really quite tolerable. I'm not taking any pain meds. I attribute that to the arnica montana it took after my surgery. It's a homeopathic drug you can get OTC at some drug stores. It reduces swelling and bruising and i was introduced to it by my plastic surgeon who did my breast reduction. It works wonders. You can get it at whole foods and natural health food stores.

haha! That's so cute!

Gotcha added now! Sorry

I imagine your kids are happy to see you back!

That is so exciting! You look amazing!

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OMG when I was on clears I ate about a box a day. They kept me from losing my mind.

I asked for a cup of water and an empty cup. I would swish my mouth out and then spot the water out. It helped some.

I am 11 days out and I can eat 1/2 a cup over 30 minutes. I asked my doc and he said 4 oz was appropriate.

Breakfast: Dannon light and fit Carb control vanilla yogurt with some protein powder and rose water for a little Indian flair.

How'd everything go? How are you feeling?

I bet you are thrilled!

Chicken and wild rice soup with all the goodies strained out--still tasty!!

Yay I'm finally cleared for full liquids!!! I went to the store right after my post op appt and bought a bunch of soups. I am sooo happy!!

Bland frothy puréed eggs ::gag::

Yeah that surprised me too-- it doesn't seem very supportive. But every family is different.

I'm still on liquids and I had the same problem. I finally went a few days ago (I'm 11 days post op). the smell was god awful, too--nothing like a normal BM.

Jerz, I use Paul Prudhome's Blackened Redfish Magic on them. Sooooo good! Just thaw the filet, sprinkle generously on both sides and fry em up in a pan.

Monday I'm allowed to start full liquids and puréed foods

How many calories are you getting in? I seem to stop losing when I don't get enough.

Day 12 of clear liquids only--I'm beginning to hate Popsicles as much as I hate jello. First post op appt is this afternoon. I plan on begging to be let on full liquids early!