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My issue is I hate leftovers, they taste old. I understand the concept of cooking only once a week but some things (like some meat and veggies) do not reheat very well or become overcooked when cooking a second time.

I am jealous of everyone that gets yogurt, I would kill for one right now. I am on strict liquids which includes Protein drinks, sugar free jellos, and sugar free popsicles. I was watching youtube and found a hint from someone - they took Soups (I use French Onion and Chickenderia) and strained all the solids out. I hate the taste of bland chicken and beef broth but these taste good. I currently have Chickenderia going in my little crockpot (holds 2 cups) with some added cilantro.

I am in stall-land too. I hit it around 2-3 weeks after surgery and now I am a month out and still stalled. I wanted to go to the gym but surgeon says nothing but walking. I know I need to get calories up because I am still so tired working (I work 9 hour days). This was my first full week at work. I left early one day because my stomach was hurting (I think it was gas). I have noticed that things have gotten bigger, but since I didn't measure myself (its hard to) so I don't know for sure.

I am in stall-land too. I hit it around 2-3 weeks after surgery and now I am a month out and still stalled. I wanted to go to the gym but surgeon says nothing but walking. I know I need to get calories up because I am still so tired working (I work 9 hour days). This was my first full week at work. I left early one day because my stomach was hurting (I think it was gas). I have noticed that things have gotten bigger, but since I didn't measure myself (its hard to) so I don't know for sure.

I had surgery on 3/31. I am hoping my surgeon lets me back next Wednesday. I feel great and am ready (was ready last week) but I'm not drinking enough.

I was told by my surgeon and nutritionist to suck it up and drink it. At this time you aren't hungry (or thirsty) but I was told when I got in only 30-35 oz Fluid and maybe one Protein Shake I was putting my body in danger. What made it real for me was the nutritionist saying if I was in the hospital with such low levels I could have issues with my kidneys shutting down and would be given a feeding tube. That scared me and even though liquids are the bane of my existence (the idea of forcing myself seemed wrong also) I am really trying today.

I was told by my surgeon and nutritionist to suck it up and drink it. At this time you aren't hungry (or thirsty) but I was told when I got in only 30-35 oz Fluid and maybe one Protein Shake I was putting my body in danger. What made it real for me was the nutritionist saying if I was in the hospital with such low levels I could have issues with my kidneys shutting down and would be given a feeding tube. That scared me and even though liquids are the bane of my existence (the idea of forcing myself seemed wrong also) I am really trying today.

I had surgery on 3/31. I am hoping my surgeon lets me back next Wednesday. I feel great and am ready (was ready last week) but I'm not drinking enough.

Tried it and I swear it has a flavor. I do not know if it's maybe intolerance to whey or something else.

I have probably spent a couple hundred in Protein Powder. My stomach now retches at any Protein powder I try. I can maybe get in only one shake a day. I have been living off of popsicles and sorbet just so I don't pass out. I know my surgeon is going to be mad Monday but I'm trying.

I'm a week out tomorrow. I feel great most of the time and am itching to drive and go back to work but because I am incapable of drinking (makes me feel like I fail) I am out until at least Monday. I can hopefully drive before then once I get off the last two doses of pain med.
Make sure you are a liquid drinker. Honestly my only regret is that this step is SOOOO hard.

I'm a week out tomorrow. I feel great most of the time and am itching to drive and go back to work but because I am incapable of drinking (makes me feel like I fail) I am out until at least Monday. I can hopefully drive before then once I get off the last two doses of pain med.
Make sure you are a liquid drinker. Honestly my only regret is that this step is SOOOO hard.

I was on full liquids the same day of surgery. I haven't done any cream of anything because I have worries about milk. I am just about 1 week out and would kill for some things people get. I am happy my surgeon is cautious but I want to chew… even mushy eggs.

I was on full liquids the same day of surgery. I haven't done any cream of anything because I have worries about milk. I am just about 1 week out and would kill for some things people get. I am happy my surgeon is cautious but I want to chew… even mushy eggs.

I posted once before but I am almost to the surgery point. I have one final pre-op with my surgeon on Thursday. I am visiting the hospital tomorrow for some sort of tour (I think), then Friday after the surgeon clears me I meet the anesthesiologist and get typed and crossed for blood (which scared me). I am better about the typing and crossing now. I am having a big fear of the unknown. I have no problem with being knocked out (been there before) but I am deathly scared of waking up in tons of pain. Also I think there is a little fear about how much this is going to change my life. I know I need it but I am still very scared, I expect to be more scared as surgery approaches.
I have been doing the liquid diet starting Monday March 16. I am no longer at the point of thinking of my cats as food sources, but when out running errands and I smell food, I WANT IT. I have been doing good (3 Protein Shakes a day, maybe a snack of Jello or similar). I am sick and tired of chocolate flavored Protein drinks but have been trying some others. I saw on the boards some surgeons let them have 1 last meal before surgery and I am hoping my surgeon does. I don't want anything too bad - steak (or lamb) and veggies. I know steak will be one of the last things added to my diet and that is a hard thought since before I had steak at least once a week. Lamb has become a new favorite.

After everything (I started on my Mother's birthday 9/25) I have surgery March 31st. I am excited, hungry (liquid diet), and now really scared. I've wanted it since September and now that its a reality I am really scared.

After everything (I started on my Mother's birthday 9/25) I have surgery March 31st. I am excited, hungry (liquid diet), and now really scared. I've wanted it since September and now that its a reality I am really scared.

I posted once before but I am almost to the surgery point. I have one final pre-op with my surgeon on Thursday. I am visiting the hospital tomorrow for some sort of tour (I think), then Friday after the surgeon clears me I meet the anesthesiologist and get typed and crossed for blood (which scared me). I am better about the typing and crossing now. I am having a big fear of the unknown. I have no problem with being knocked out (been there before) but I am deathly scared of waking up in tons of pain. Also I think there is a little fear about how much this is going to change my life. I know I need it but I am still very scared, I expect to be more scared as surgery approaches.
I have been doing the liquid diet starting Monday March 16. I am no longer at the point of thinking of my cats as food sources, but when out running errands and I smell food, I WANT IT. I have been doing good (3 Protein Shakes a day, maybe a snack of Jello or similar). I am sick and tired of chocolate flavored Protein drinks but have been trying some others. I saw on the boards some surgeons let them have 1 last meal before surgery and I am hoping my surgeon does. I don't want anything too bad - steak (or lamb) and veggies. I know steak will be one of the last things added to my diet and that is a hard thought since before I had steak at least once a week. Lamb has become a new favorite.

I had to play around with it. My doctor required 70-80 Protein, 30-50 carbs, 30-40 fat and 700-900 calories. To get this I put in the following: 70% Protein (78g), 20% carbs (39g), 39% fat (34 g) for 775 calories.
I like everything to calculate right and It is interesting to see how much percentage everything is.