MissPoodle

Sorry it's happening for you too. But it is nice to know it's not just me. I was getting worried about the heartburn...as i know it's supposed to stop after the surgery eventually

Today i made up a protein shake from scratch...water with protein powder but i also added some vanilla essence for taste. Much better. Thin and not thick and gluggy. Less "creamy"

I get sick and even some heartburn!!

I've noticed i fatigue really easily. I csn manage a small walk with my dogs but get puffed walking up the stairs! I'm back at work today for half a day and glad I'll be sitting down for most of it. As far as food goes, had porridge this morning mixed with protein powder and soy milk and managed 1/2 cup very slowly. Am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and go from soft food diet back on to normal diet...i feel this is a huge milestone. I'm still struggling to get all protein and fluids in...having to get 60g protein and 1.5 to 2 litres fluid...without the protein powder i couldn't possibly do it. Tried tuna yesterday with low fat mayonnaise and no problem. Unfortunately now I'm not tolerating the protein drinks as well...it's disappointing as it was such an easy way to increase my protein intake.

I saw my surgeon...he wasn't worried about me being nauseous at this point which was reassuring. I've eaten smaller amounts and a lot slower and if i get nauseous after certain foods (eggs) than i haven't tried them again. Had a nausea free day yesterday!!! One day at a time.

It does look like an allergy...maybe to the dressing. You poor thing! Hope they help you

Cottage cheese...mashed...is working for me too but i have to take it real slow

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@yvonne47

There are a few. I did notice there is an october group thread if you wanted people closer to your date. You are more than welcome here too!

I tried scrambled eggs yesterday and felt so nauseous. Other foods feel like they are in the back of my throat sometimes after i finish. I also had a couple of bouts of reflux. I feel tightness in my chest still. I'm hoping it all just keeps improving

I'm 2 weeks post op today and last night was the first full night's sleep. I remember at the beginning how uncomfortable it was and i needed to nap in the day because of the lack of sleep at night. What i found helpful was putting a pillow under my knees when i was laying on my back...it took the strain and stretched feeling away from my stomach. I had another pillow i hugged when i tried to lay on my side...another way to take the weight off my stomach. It really helped

Have you tried putting some vitam8n E oil on them?

It's about daily grams of protein requirements not percentages of diet intake

Thank you.

That's so encouraging...i needed to hear that today. Thank you

My friend had to stick to clear fluids/soups till the gastroscopy....maybe just stick with those ?

Thank you. I think I'm starting to just be getting a bit more emotional

How long ago was your surgery?

I'm nearly 2 weeks post op. Am having nausea at times that is very unpleasant and there has been no change to what I'm eating. Is this still normal? What are other's experiences with nausea? Does it settle? How long did it take? Or is this something we have to put up with?

I know someone who was similar to you and had developed a small stricture. Not that this is necessarily what you have but is your surgeon completely away of the difficulty you're having? This person had a gastroscopy and they dilated the stricture then everything was completely fine

I'm finding i can have days with almost no pain or nausea then another day can be nauseous nearly all day without any big changes in what I'm eating. Is anyone else finding the same thing?

Just as above. Put whatever combination of vegies you want on to boil. Add stock (cubes or powder) and an onion if you wish. Boil till vegies cooked. Can also include a sliced peeled and cored apple for sweetness. Some pepper if desired. Puree. Then taste and adjust seasoning.

I've been having lots of pumpkin soup with sweet potato, potato and carrot...pureed after cooking. Has been lovely. Can also add protein powder too. Have yoghurt with pureed apple/pear/peach. All very well tolerated. Can also add protein powder to that. Have pureed mince with vegies like spaghetti Bolognese with extra water to smooth it out. All been lovely. My pureed is stage 2. Next stage is 3/ soft foods...hopefully cleared for that on Wednesday.

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