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It's so interesting to read how different everyone's post op diet is. I'm in puréed stage and I eat a lot of tomato basil soup. It's been a staple since starting this stage. I'm 15 days post op.

Based on my experience, I would say yes. I had my surgery out of state so I had to ride in a car for 4 hours and I was fine sitting in the car. The hospital did make sure they gave me Percocet and an anti-nausea before I left. You may want to have those on hand.

Woo Hoo! Love this story! You flaunt it, Girlie!

Also, I had a few moments of sheer panic of "Why did I do this; what have I done to myself?!?" It always came after a nap. I'd wake up and for a split second forgotten I had surgery and then when I remembered, the panic would come. I could talk myself down but prepare for a few moments of "Whyyyyyy". It has subsided now. [emoji4]. For now. 🤞🏼

100% agree with this! Also, I never thought about how hard it would be to maneuver in the bed. For the first two nights, it was very hard to find a comfortable position and even harder to try to change the position. I was too scared to sleep in my recliner because of the fear of blood clots. (I have a clotting disorder) I'm 5 days post-op and am finding it much easer to get comfortable now.

What scares me a bit is I hear people refer to this as the "honeymoon" stage. If this is the honeymoon, I want a divorce!! It's such a mental game, especially for those of us who have a food addiction. I see people eating and I just crave whatever they have. It's such a hard addiction because we HAVE to have it to survive and we HAVE to be around it, unlike drugs. It's like telling a person with a drug addiction: here have just a lick while we full-on participate. [emoji15] (Not to make light of drug addiction) oh well! We can do this! [emoji173]️

I never thought about our metabolism slowing due to lack of intake! Yikes! That's a very valid and worrisome thought.

Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement! Helps a lot.

Got any hints or suggestions on how to tame this beast?

I had surgery 6/29 and have been doing very well. Can drink fine. Can finish a whole protein shake in a half hour. But, darn I'm hungry. I cannot stop thinking of things I'd like to eat. I imagine myself taking bites of the foods. Facebook and commercials are killing me. Is anyone else extremely hungry? I mean, I've even thought - for half a second- what would happen if I took a bite of that cheese in the fridge. [emoji15]. Now, of course I won't.....but I thought it!

Thank you so, so much for the info. I'm going to call his office tomorrow. Ahhhh! I'm so hopeful; thank you!

Hi, can I ask where you are located? I am in the Panhandle of Florida so I have tricare south as well.

I'm so thankful for the hope you've given me. I also appreciate the advice. I am going to take it and be as proactive as possible. Thank you!

Hi, can I ask where you are located? I am in the Panhandle of Florida so I have tricare south as well. I'm wondering if I should seek out another location for approval. There are only 2 tricare approved surgeons and they are in the same group. I am just perplexed as to why their office wouldn't even see me. The insurance rep/receptionist told me tricare wouldn't approve the surgery so there was no reason to be seen. She also stated that once seen (if I put on 20 lbs!) tricare still requires 4 months of nutrition classes. Wonder why you had a different experience. She told me, again, if I was seen, it would take a minimum of 6 months to complete process before submitting for surgery approval; so looking at year from now. Thank you endlessly for your help and navigation.