Ms.L.

I was allowed salads after 3 months

I had the same problem until I was on a regular diet that included fruits and vegetables. It will get better. Until then I used Colace a few times a week as a stool softener. It didn't make me have a BM, but it made it easier when I did.

I felt the same way. However when I moved to solid food I finally got the full feeling.

I am 3 months out and I eat much less, but totally normal. I have never gotten sick from something I've eaten. While still on the liquid diet and mushy diet there were many times when I felt hungry and was worried that the surgery didn't work. Right from the beginning I did not have trouble eating. Once I was on full solids, I know I fill up fast, but eating has never been a problem. A typical dinner for me is 2-3 oz of chicken, some cooked veggies and if I am very hungry that day maybe 1/2 of a very small baked potato. I know people say avoid other things beside Protein and veggies, but a 2-3 times a week with dinner I enjoy some potato just for variety. Drinking has also never been a problem for me after about day 3. I know there are people who do have problems, but there are also many, many people who can eat and drink comfortably right from the start ~ just in much smaller portions!

It was actually quicker than I expected. Within a few days I was sleeping on my side with a pillow propped against me (almost like being on stomach) and probably in about 2 weeks I was back to sleeping on my stomach. I've had other surgery where it took much longer. The recovery from this surgery was very easy.

low fat mozzarella cheese stick with fruit or veggies!

I'm 10 days out and I get hungry. My doctor puts us on the pureed and mushy diet the day after surgery. Before I left the hospital I had tuna with mayo. I can also eat yogurt, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and a few other things. I definitely get hungry, the difference is I am satisfied after about 2 oz of food. This may sound strange, but I'm glad I still feel hunger. I want to still enjoy food, just much less food and at a healthy weight!

I'm day 3. My doctor starts us on mushies and purees while still in the hospital on Day 2. It definitely helps knowing I can eat something. In the hospital I had tuna with mayo before going home. Only about 2 oz. While eating I didn't feel full, but after I stopped eating I wasn't hungry to go back for more. I've had yogurt, tuna and mashed potato so far with no problems.

I'm home from the hospital and feeling better than expected. My doctor does not do the liquid diet. After my swallow test I had liquids for Breakfast. At lunch when I could eat 2 oz of tuna fish or cream Soup - it was my choice with n problems, they sent me home! I am home for Christmas - so happy. I hope the rest of you Dec. 23rd people are as lucky as me.

I'm on the 23rd too! Hoping to be home on the 24th.