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@@TXMissy how far post op are you? I cannot WAIT until I can have nuts!!!

Can I eat tuna in the soft/mushy stage?

I got the card as well so maybe ask you doctor. But I agree with @@BostonHopeful, just do the appetizer menu.

Gatorade? Iced tea?

I am 11 days post op and I will get hungry but then after I eat (soft mushy stage) I absolutely could gag and I never want the same thing twice. It's tough!!

I'm on day 10 now and have much better energy if I have had a good nights sleep (duh, I know ????). However do not over exert yourself, listen to your body. If you need to sit, sit. Some people bounce back right away! I have heard that walking before surgery helps a lot too.

Hmmm. The one thing I wish I would have known is that every body reacts differently to surgery. I heard so many stories about how wonderful people felt the day of surgery and I went in knowing I would be a superstar like that too. Well it did not work like that. I was a hot mess after surgery and instantly wondered if I did the right thing. What I went through wAs completely normal and thank goodness for this community because I learned I wasn't alone. I just needed lots of rest and water. I'm 10 days post op and each day gets better.

My dr told me that sharp pains are okay. It's just the body readjusting and the nerve endings are getting back in position. He says to pay more attention to persistent pain that increases in severity and doesn't go away.

Thanks guys! I appreciate you all responding.

Yes, I take that each day. actually in the last hour I have been downing water and have had a lot of movement in the intestines. I hope for the pain to subside.

Hi all I am 9 days post op and really uncomfortable. I have a dull pain all over my lower back that sometimes radiates to the front. I drink anywhere between 48-64oz of water per day. I had stopped taking my pain meds but restarted when this pain began yesterday. I thought it was because I had drank iced tea but that was once, on the 7th. My urine is really dark though which leads me to believe I'm dehydrated. I would appreciate any help. I'm worried!

What kind?

You have eaten Mac and cheese? How'd you do with it? One of my food funerals was Mac and cheese yum I don't have the protein powder, I guess I'll have to get some. I also have not done any vegetables. I'm worried about gas but also that mushy broccoli makes me gag thinking about it!!

Well, I have PB2 as a snack sometimes. Hummus, Danon light and fit Greek yogurt, canned peaches in water not syrup, black beans and Refried beans with a little cheese and mild sauce, chunky potato soup, mashed potatoes with cheese. I'm hoping to hard boil some eggs and make an egg salad which dr said was fine as long as I chew it to bits or I can purée it in blender. I bet you can't wait!!! I'm on mushy foods for two weeks. As of right now I'm too tired to get creative with my options so I'm just doing boring basics. I'm not tolerating my protein shakes very well (burp up shakes afterwards) so need to get in more protein.

If I never have soup again it will be too soon! I'm grateful for mushy foods. You will be so happy!

Hey guys~ well I'm now 9 days post op and today I am soooo tired. Complete lethargy. I haven't been this tired yet. Seems weird because I'm on mushy foods and getting more nutrients than I had the first week post op. My goodness, I'm a walking zombie! I'm also having dull aches in my back, specifically near my kidneys. I'm drinking about 64 oz of water per day but can't kick the dull ache. Any ideas or advice? I currently have heating pad on my back and it's helping a lot!! Oh also, TMI but I'm back to having regular BMs but this morning there were oil drops in the water...??? What is that?!?! I have been very strict on the diet so can't imagine where that's coming from. I am so glad to have you guys to bounce questions and ideas off of. Thank you in advance!!!☺️

Hi Amy Welcome! Best of luck to you on your pre-op and surgery! Please keep us posted on your progress and any questions, do not hesitate to ask ????

My dr said to consider this stage the "grazing" stage. Eat smalls amounts often. I had some oatmeal this morning and would take a few bites with the baby spoon then a while later do that again. It's probably really tough to do that though if you're working. Thankfully I'm on summer break so I can experiment. Best of luck!

I'm so sorry Arianna! Just the thought of liquids makes me nauseous but I'm glad I did it to help my tummy heal. You can make it!!!

And today is my birthday!! So I enjoyed some Outback potato soup and iced tea!!! Felt so good starting on mushy foods!! How about you!!?

Welcome!! Thanks for giving so much info!! Have you talked to your nutritionist or dr? It's hard to say what will kick start your loss again as every body is different. Maybe try protein shakes again for a bit (3-5 days). Keep us posted and good luck!

Smrogg, where did you find PB2. My grocery store doesn't carry it ????. My hubs found another powder peanut butter but different brand. I'm trying it tomorrow!!

Yeah TeeNahh!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better

Thx texastosha!

Oh my gosh! Same thing for me! I was a skinny kid until I got pregnant and my son is about to turn 19!!