The first day...I can barely get Water down. 2 days ago I was able to drink Soups...Now...it seems I can drink a lot more gatorade and water with no problems. Is this normal? It seems almost that I can get anything down...but something tells me I shouldn't be this flexible with Fluid.

Just want to be careful...as I ate some small pit of mash potatoes and it melted in my mouth so I didn't think it was a problem. Please don't stone me if this was terrible....

P.S. I just feel I should have more resctriction than this but maybe this is normal.

Thoughts?

I'm sorry that ya'll are uncomfortable. =( Hope ya'll feel better! And FYI, when I said mashed potatoes, I meant really thin, watery mashed potato soup. Lol. They weren't great at all, but went down fine, as does cream soups. I'm sooo nervous to start other foods in a couple weeks. Lol.

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dont be nervous

just go slow.....sip and sip

what is the rush??

your doing just fine honey

Thanks again Jean!

Love having a real pro to help me.

Uncomfortable yes, regurgitating no.

Just thankful I like water and I don't have to force myself to drink it. I'm going to try timer for awhile and see how it goes.

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(((Hugs right back atcha!)))

dont be nervous

just go slow.....sip and sip

what is the rush??

your doing just fine honey

Thank you. =)

I'm not in a rush, but I do feel that I'm not getting enough Protein. I'm having a very hard time. I got unflavored and I'm going try to add more to my soup today. It kinda gets pasty so I have to spread it out during the day. Lol. But I'm taking my Vitamins, I can't be too bad off.

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Thank you. =)

I'm not in a rush, but I do feel that I'm not getting enough Protein. I'm having a very hard time. I got unflavored and I'm going try to add more to my soup today. It kinda gets pasty so I have to spread it out during the day. Lol. But I'm taking my Vitamins, I can't be too bad off.

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do you drink any Protein shakes by any chance?

do you drink any Protein shakes by any chance?

I'm finishing up my huge tub of Elite fusion but it's made me feel like I have indigestion or reflux (don't know, never has either prior to surgery) the most out of all the fluids I've been taking in, so I gave it up already. =(

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I'm finishing up my huge tub of Elite fusion but it's made me feel like I have indigestion or reflux (don't know, never has either prior to surgery) the most out of all the fluids I've been taking in, so I gave it up already. =(

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well, as long as you keep sipping and getting as much as you can you will be okay

i would say the more the better. i am 4 1/2 months out and drink me a shake every morning

i wont and neither will maddy or aj or jeannie let you give up..

well' date=' as long as you keep sipping and getting as much as you can you will be okay

i would say the more the better. i am 4 1/2 months out and drink me a shake every morning

i wont and neither will maddy or aj or jeannie let you give up..[/quote']

<3

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I totally get this! I graduated to mushies last Thursday and have eaten 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup of scrambled eggs and 1/2 cup refrained beans. Not all in the same day. But I am not nearly as restricted as I was week 1. Still only eating 1 or 2 meals of mushy and the rest shakes. Hoping my first full will get me where I feel restricted.

When I "eat" (drink) my food, I've been getting a pain in my lower left side. Is this my.... Full alert? I'm so ashamed that I've never really felt full, it's always been stuffed cause I'd clean my plate and eat because I just wanted to! Again, I just had surgery on the 12th. I've been thinning mashed potatoes and other thicker stuff. I was told this was okay, but maybe I should just stick to the cream Soups and broth? =/ my "mashed potato water" makes me feel full and gives me more energy than the other stuff. =( lol, all I wanna do is sleep this week!

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I'm finishing up my huge tub of Elite fusion but it's made me feel like I have indigestion or reflux (don't know, never has either prior to surgery) the most out of all the fluids I've been taking in, so I gave it up already. =(

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Is the Elite Fusion a whey Protein product? I ask because I'm wondering if the problem is related to lactose intolerance (whey is made from milk). It might be a very mild intolerance that's just aggravated because the Elite Fusion is a big part of your caloric intake right now, and that will decrease as you transition into purees and solid foods.

Thank you. =)

I'm not in a rush' date=' but I do feel that I'm not getting enough Protein. I'm having a very hard time. I got unflavored and I'm going try to add more to my Soup today. It kinda gets pasty so I have to spread it out during the day. Lol. But I'm taking my Vitamins, I can't be too bad off.

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I added one scoop of unflavored protein to Greek yogurt and applesauce in the morning. That got me to almost 30 grams right off the bat, mid morning shake took me to 54. The other 16 came easy.

Is the Elite fusion a whey Protein product? I ask because I'm wondering if the problem is related to lactose intolerance (whey is made from milk). It might be a very mild intolerance that's just aggravated because the Elite Fusion is a big part of your caloric intake right now' date=' and that will decrease as you transition into purees and solid foods.[/quote']

It was happening when I was just doing broth. I've on been back on my shakes for a few days now. I'm getting ready to head to my post op appointment right now, guess we'll see what the doctor says! I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but I'm also having pain in my lower left side of my stomach. I'm hoping that it's not a problem. It hurts more when I eat and then kind of lingers the rest of the day. =/ food is going through no problem though.

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