Am post op 5 days and I tried eating one oz of cottage cheese last night and with in mins I started getting sever pains right below my left rib. I almost fainted and was really nauseous. Today I tried again but a smaller amount and slower and still same result. Any ideas how I can intake mushiness but not feel this way?

Sorry I cant help ya on this. I had to do liquids for two weeks after surgery then week three which is this Friday I can try mushie and I'm nervous about. Sorry I couldnt help ya more.

Tammy

I did not start cottage cheese/mushies until day 15. Day 5 I was still on clear liquids . Day 8 I moved to full liquids until day 14. I realize you may be following your doctors orders but you personal biology just may require a slower food progression.

Thank you alot for responding. I will just stay with liquids until my next appointment.

Is cottage cheese the only thing that you've tried? If so, try a nondairy mushie like applesauce or puréed veggies. I personally seemed to react not so good to dairy early on but I was fine with other things and I started mushies day 6.

Cottage cheese is a very textured mushie, maybe try thin mashed potatoes or yogurt first. Also make sure your taking small bites and waiting between bites