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I'm 4 weeks out and feeling really good. Just starting to miss my morning cup of brewed coffee. Originally I was told decaf only which just doesn't do it for me. What have you been told about caffeine?? Also want to start yoga soon. Anybody practicing? At what week did you get the clearance?? Thanks so much! Be well!! Eileen

I just started week four and am down 21 pounds. Protein shakes, Vitamins and as for food...poached eggs, avocado, greek yogurt, soft white fish like flounder, Organic low sodium soup from Trader Joes, love the butternut squash and tomatoe red pepper. Unsweetened applesauce with vanilla Protein powder and cinnamon. Guess it's time for me to step out a bit. Tough to get all the fluids in and get the nutrition up to meet my increasing activity and the timing of not drinking before or after meals.

Whoa! Back off sister. I was not blaming any patient!! I just shared what my RD told me and what I was doing to to try and prevent it. There is no guarantee that it won't happen to me and it is something that I can and do empathize with for anyone.

The first 7 days are tough to get adjusted to tastes and nausea. Take one at a time. Unsweetened applesauce worked for me. Use meltaways or gummies whenever possible. Maybe hide it in your Protein shake??

I'm 3 weeks out and had some thinning in the front to begin with. After the surgery I noticed some more coming out. My RD pre surgery warned me of hair loss in the 3rd to 6th month if I did not faithfully consume 60 to 80 grams of Protein per day. Its about nutrition! I have been eating a serving of Jello daily ( I mix one box sugar free and one box unflavored ). Just started taking Biotin, collagen and using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner system . Hoping I wont have to deal with it too much

I started easy with plain fage greek yogurt and mashed avocado. mashed sweet potatoe too. Poached egg which is the easiest to digest. Also organic baby food to re introduce chicken and turkey. My Dr also said soft white fish mashed up. Butternut squash Soup and unsweetened apple sauce (I add vanilla Protein powder and cinnamon). Enjoy

I am a Eucharistic Minister and asking for a smaller piece is fine. I make smaller pieces for the residents in the nursing home all the time. There also should not be any issue with you taking a small sip of Water once you get back to your seat. I would suggest you let the Pastor know what you are doing. As for me, I could not receive the first week but was ok the second week with the wafer. What is most important is that I have the Holy Eucharist in me. Hope this helps. Peace be with you!