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Congratulations and welcome to the club, just keep in mind slow and on a daily basis and you will be successful . When I did my surgery the target was two litres of Water per day, which I was not always able to achieve. As for the belly button I also have the same incision but it was never painful for me.

I'm at day 16 or 17, so we should be similar. My doctor's plan lists the foods you did, but follows by stating they need to be mashed or pureed. The nutritionist told us to think the consistency of applesauce. And that we should be able to mash with our tongues (you know, pressing against the roof of our mouth) any remaining bits.
I've successfully had, in 1/4 cup servings, the following after blending with a hand immersion blender. Or you could use a regular blender or a small food processor.
1) oatmeal with 1/2 tbsp Peanut Butter melted into it--when blending, I had to add a good bit of milk bit by bit because I cooked it too much
2) Hormel turkey chili with beans--but some turkey bits were too hard and I had to spit out (don't eat in front of anyone :-))
3) Chef Boyardee beef-a-roni--like with turkey, some beef bits were too hard
4) chicken noodle Soup with 1/2 noodles removed to save carbs and then blended. This stays liquid but is more substantial than the strained stuff
Things that I DID NOT have the BLEND:
1) Grits cooked really liquid with cheese. I added about 1/4 scoop of unflavored Protein Powder to add Protein. I use Isopure. You can order online.
2) Plain yogurt. Either plain Greek or Kroger Carbmasters (don't scoop up any fruit pieces)
3) sugar free pudding
For some good suggestions from someone who has gone through this, check out www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

I hope this helps you out. Your terrible reaction IS NOT common. I think if you go for softer, but high protein foods, you will feel better.

My plan has from day 15 grilled fish, chicken, eggs fruits vegetables all well chewed that’s why I tried eating them. I guess I’ll scale it back until my stomach can handle it. I did my surgery in Costa Rica and the post op recovery plan is a bit different from what I have read online.

My plan has from day 15 grilled fish, chicken, eggs fruits vegetables all well chewed that’s why I tried eating them. I guess I’ll scale it back until my stomach can handle it. I did my surgery in Costa Rica and the post op recovery plan is a bit different from what I have read online.

I have spent the past three days throwing up anything solid I have tried to introduce to my stomach. The first day I had broccoli and today grilled chicken. I eventually end up throwing up the food I eat. The food feels lodged on my chest and it feels tight and uncomfortable. I am frustrated being able to only drink Soup and liquids. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.