:sad:HI! I'm 8 days out and still have some pain in my port site and it has a hard lump in the area, i hope that is normal . My problem is i am starving!!! i do the protein shakes and liquid and am seeing the Dr. in 2 days (Monday) the nutritionist i talked to says hang in thier till then but it has been so hard, i am allowing myself creamed soups instead of broth and hope that is ok, I also had sweet potato caserole. I just feel like i'm never going to enjoy a meal again in my life.... tell me it gets better!!!!!!

I was ready to eat my dog during the post op phase! He was just lucky he could move faster than I.

Just a couple more days til you see your doc. You can make it! Don't risk hurting yourself. Stick it out.

The lump is the port.

I think you will be ok with the creamed soups. Yes it does get better. Hang in there.

I think you're about as normal as they get! :smile2: We've all been there - starving to the point of wanting to gnaw off your right arm. (I'm from Texas, so I can say 'gnaw,' right?)

I was allowed creamed soups after the first week...if they were well strained. Try the V8 soups in the green cartons...they're really good.

It does get better. You are a strong person, and you can survive this!