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This is a seated for the meal event where there is a table for everyone to sit. Leaving would be rude as we all eat at the same time at the same table. We have volunteers to serve the different courses. As I said this is not a normal potluck. We use real dishes and silverware and the table is set before we are seated. We all help do the dishes and clean up, then retire to another room for coffee and dessert.

Matt that does sound yummy.

I am 8 day post op and I am going to a party this weekend that is similar to a potluck but more formal. Everyone brings a dish for a simi themed menu and you are told which part of the meal you are providing. I have the fish dish. I have been thinking about bringing a seafood dish made with clams, shrimp, crab, fish, fresh herbs, a tomato and chicken based stock, slice stewed tomatoes, with onions,garlic and zucchini to serve over freshly made Pasta and sprinkled with fresh basil and parmesan. This is so I can some of the broth as I am still on liquids. What do you think of that? Does anyone have any other ideas? What would you bring so that you had something to eat while seated at the table with all your friends?

I am still on liquids so I have not ordered off a menu yet. I do not see myself choosing the kids menu items. I would not even let my children order off the kids menu most the time when they were little because all it contained was junk food. The actually had no interest in most the items anyways. Only a few place offer things like a smaller steak and veggie option or grilled items for kids. We very rarely go to chain restaurants. My husband was for many years head chef for an award winning chef in New Orleans and is a trained french pastry chef. We are very picky, almost snobby about restaurants and menu options. I am very excited that our favorite restaurant that has a small plate menu which normally would cost us a fortune to fill us up at $15 a plate for 2-5 amazing bites will be perfect for a full meal now. I am joining friends for lunch this week and plan to order the broth for the chicken noodle Soup at the korean restaurant. I would order an appetizer or a regular meal ask about half portions or take home leftovers.

I will let you know the response I get on trying to arrange to see at least the PA. I am not sure there is one though. I never met one. I saw my surgeon 2 times before surgery and the nutritionist 2 times. My husband gets his surgery on June 2 and has seen the doctor once. He will have seen the nutritionist twice by the time of his surgery.

Maybe try blended apples or applesauce with a vanilla powder or just almond milk and unflavored powder

I purchased a few items from them it was a simple process. They were prompt with delivery and emailed me when purchase was complete and when my items were shipped.

I just talked to someone who saw the same doctor I did and was told you never see the doctor again or even a nurse. Just the nutritionist. That is so strange. I am not sure what to think.

I just called to schedule my 2 week visit for May 17th. They told me since I am scheduling at the same time as my husbands pre-op nutritionist visit I would not be getting a class just the handouts and consult about nutrition and weigh in. I asked if they would be checking the incisions and such and was told if I wanted to but that this was a visit with the nutritionist. So I can find out about the next phase of my diet and buy Vitamins and such. I am very confused. I thought I would have a thorough exam with my doctor or a nurse. Not just the NUT. I could ask questions and such. I did not even see my surgeon after the surgery. Blood draws, check for infection stuff like that. What is your experience with post-op doctor visits? Is this normal?

I would love a cube of good nutty white cheddar to suck on or some brussel sprouts. I cannot wait til I can have more than broth I have been really wanting some butternut squash or broccoli soup. It has been a month since I was allowed fruit I would love a peach or apple too.

Congratulations! You look fantastic.

BLEH!!! I got the watermelon too and it smelled awesome until I drank It:/ the only fruit one I thin I can do is banana. That one is actually really good. I am glad I'm not the only one, any of the proteins send me to the bathroom and it's horrible! I can't wait to start pureed foods on Wednesday:( I had an idea to try in the morning. I'm going to make my coffee (1cup) put if in the blender with ice, milk and 2 scoops of chocolate protein. Almost like a blended chocolate mocha...just with a taste of protein.... You can have tuna?? Big Train makes a Mocha Frappe Protein drink that has coffee in it and tastes really good. They also have a chai latte protein mix that taste just like chai tea you get in a restaurant.

I gained 10lbs during surgery and my abdomen swelled a lot. Not my ankles. I have finally lost it all plus 1lbs.

I am going to try that I have not taken Milk of Magnesia because I was afraid it would be too harsh. I have had a small can of prune juice over 2 days and it has not worked.

I had a large hiatal hernia that I did know was being repaired. It is good you doctor took care of it as that will prevent future heartburn.

I have the isopure with stevia. It is gross if you drink it straight. Too thick but thin it by more than half with water and put over a lot of ice and it is doable.

Try potlicker (juice) from green beans strained with protein powder added as an alternative to regular broth. Must be home made. It is yummy.

6 days post op. Still have some pain but getting better. Hole were drain was is still leaking a bit. I did not have gas very bad thank goodness. I have managed to get done all 64oz of Water and 80 to 100 grams of Protein every day I have been home. Fluids have not been an issue at all. It is a little harder to drink the sweet Protein drinks but broths are wonderful. I had made a big pot of string Beans for the family before surgery and have been using that juice as broth and adding unflavored Protein powder. Yum. Tonight I am boiling a chicken and making chicken Soup for the family so I can have the broth. It is the Vitamins and Calcium chews that are giving me problems too sweet. I almost throwup from them. I gained weight in the hospital back to 230. I am at 223 today. I am hoping it is all fluids and swelling. I am glad everyone is doing well.

I was just worried about remembering to cook and shop is all. I am not worried about when on solids. Just all the liquid and mushy stuff. It does not appear to be a problem though. I have been home 3 full days. I am boiling a chicken to make a pot of chicken Soup for dinner tonight. So I can have some too. broth only of course. They had sandwiches and an apple for lunch and I was able to make Breakfast this morning so they had eggs with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, turkey bacon and some homemade salsa. Happy kids and hubby.

They did not tell me anything about polish nail or otherwise. I was at the hospital getting blood types for my surgery in the morning and they said nothing about my fingers or toes. My fingers are pretty obvious. [ATTACH]43824[/ATTACH]

Be glad your new little tummy can only handle a couple bites and have a lot of fun.

My surgery is in 2 days and tomorrow is Clear liquids only. Tonight I am making dinner for myself and family and it is so weird. I keep wondering how strange it will be after this when either for a couple months I will not be able to have anything they are having or even after just a few bites of what they are having. I wonder if my cooking will suffer because I can not taste as much. I wonder if I will forget to feed kids because I am concentrating on Protein, mushy stuff, Water intake and not hungry. But tonight is dinner as usual as we all sit down at the table as a family like we do every other night. Tonight I will be having 3 ounces of mediterranean spice turkey tenderloins, 1 cup of roasted herb parmesan acorn squash and 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and apple cider glazed brussel sprouts. Tonight dinner will be yummy. Tonight I am sticking with the plan and having what I am allowed to have. Tommorow is the start of a new adventure, a new way of living and eating and a new me. Blerg....tonight I burnt the brussel sprouts because I was writing this.

I have a huge list of things to do before I leave tomorrow. It is getting intense. I even have hours of work from this week I have not completed yet. I have pre blood typing at 2 tomorrow and have to be there for surgery at 6:45 Monday morning.

I need to make myself some popsicles for when I get home. I think coolaid powder mixed with monkfruit sugar and stevia should work.

Thank I hope so my surgery is Monday.