Had my Surgery one week ago today. I am back a work and am really tired. I am ready for some real food. I am a little lite headed sitting at my desk today and think it might be the lack of food for a week. I am thinking about trying some mushies for lunch.

When Did everyone else start Mushies? I have heard 1 week to 3 weeks.

Everything else is going good and I have lost 19lbs Since my Surgery.

Hi Yougotbiggie!

I hope things have gotten better for you over the last couple of days. I, too, am still in the liquid phase and can relate to your hunger. I called my surgeons office and asked if I could have creamed Soups and got the go ahead. I can't tell you the difference that made for me.

If creamed soups aren't helping you then I'd just suggest you call your surgeons office and let them know your situation before progressing to soft/mushy foods. Each doc has their preferred food schedule so I'd make sure yours is okay with your early progression.

Hope you're feeling better today!

Hi Yougotbiggie,

I too am one week post op!

I feel your pain.. The Clear liquids are getting tired really fast.

I agree with Mellie about calling your surgeon about how and when they schedule your next progression.

Maybe you could switch broth around(chicken veg) Protein shake flavors to jazz it up a bit. I feel the shake and the broth and the Water help me stay full for the most part and a mid-morning, afternoon popcicle, or Jello

Hope it helps!!

-Mary

Yep - I would definately call your doc...when I was lightheaded and worn out it was from not getting enough Protein...........I was "bad" and started on those Soup at hands with the mini star noodles after a few days post op as I really needed something solid - it made a world of difference in how I felt.

Hope you find relief soon!

Kim

Hi!

I was banded last Saturday and have done ok with liquids until today...I feel yucky, to say the least...the popsicles and Jello have started making me feel slightly nauseus due to the sweetness...I am struggling with the Protein but I am determined to get it in..I wonder if the resistance to the sweet taste is normal...I have always loved sweets but right now I don't think I can tolerate a popsicle or jello..

Sorry to complain..hopefully, tonight I can find some really tasty shake recipes because I can have those tomorrow!!

Jan in Rockingham