oilfieldwife

That's what I had to do for most of the first month. I started drinking Ensure Active because of the high Protein (25 grams). Two of those a day the first month plus something puréed to help my stomach get used to eating again was enough. Just don't add things to your diet until your nutritionist tells you to. It won't be worth it!

It sounds like you might not be ready for such dry goods. I know for me meat just doesn't work well unless it's really moist.

My doctor told me at my 1 week appointment that I was fine to do activities as I felt comfortable. She specifically mentioned roller coasters. She did say no swimming though due to infection risk. I say DO IT and enjoy yourself!!!

Actually the part I was most nervous about before surgery was the drain! I have to say I hated having. It wasn't painful, just annoying. It really made me feel like it was holding me back. My surgery was June 17. Like many others the pain was very minimal. I took a total of 4 pain pills the first week home and haven't taken anymore. Just some Tylenol here and there. Good luck!