How did you make it through stage 1?

[kileybug34 173]

I am 1 week post op tomorrow and I am struggling with head hunger..so bored with Jello and Soup. Anyone else having this problem and what helps? I got one more week of this and don't know how I am gonna make it. Any tips?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I was on stage 1 (liquids) for 4 weeks. It was awful!

I wish I had some great advice but really you just have to rough through it. Protein shakes helped to appease the hunger. Blending cottage cheese into cream Soup adds extra Protein thus helps appease the hunger, too. I also discovered V8 makes some great fruit and veggie juice blends and they come in a light version.

Hang in there, just remember you're on the post op diet to heal. You can do it.

[kileybug34 173]

Thanks for the tips. I never thought of blending cottage cheese. I will try that. I can honestly say I am not hungry..just missing whole foods.

[Frederic 500]

I can sympathize. I've been making sure I always have a big glass of Water next to me and I've been working on a massive to do list of personal projects. I find it's important to keep both mind and fingers engaged so I've also been playing puzzle video games and writing also.

I will admit yesterday I did take a bite of pizza and spit it back out just so I could get some variety on my taste buds. I tried some of the baby food options and I'll admit I'm not really jiving on them but I did enjoy the gerber spaghetti with sauce which I thinned even further by adding regular spaghetti sauce.

sugar free popsicles are also a nice change of pace.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I can sympathize. I've been making sure I always have a big glass of Water next to me

"My advice to you, start drinking heavily"...John Belushi---Animal House

Water of course

[kileybug34 173]

Lol...on a positive note..15 lbs gone...I admit I put a pickle in my mouth for a second just for the salty taste..lol. I guess we will all get there..slowly.

[Ryn71 0]

I am 6 days in on liquid and have lost nothing. I am very bloated and uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

[kileybug34 173]

I wish I knew what would help. I think we need a veterans opinion....missy or floridays??? Are you measuring what goes in? I wish I could help more.

[Frederic 500]

I am 6 days in on liquid and have lost nothing. I am very bloated and uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

As long as you're having bowel movements I wouldn't worry. If you haven't yet; then you might want to talk to your Nutritionist or doctor. It might be as simple as adding some prune juice or taking a laxative.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I am 6 days in on liquid and have lost nothing. I am very bloated and uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

If you are still taking pain meds, stop. Pain meds can cause your digestive system to shut down so that any fluids you take just sit and fill up your stomach.

[Roxie Deleon 21]

I wish I knew what would help. I think we need a veterans opinion....missy or floridays??? Are you measuring what goes in? I wish I could help more.

On day 11 I ate chicken and rice healthy choice soup! I couldn't take it no more, I called Dr. Today to admit my sin, and he ask if I threw it up? And I said no because its the truth I didn't and he said I was fine??? I guess people heal different

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[Ryn71 0]

I have had bowel movements. I have my first post-op visit on Monday.

[LeeB1946 261]

jOne more week of post op liquids. I don't crave any certain foods, but just want to be able to stab my food with a fork. Got some of the Soups from the doctor's office and that has helped. Support groups are good too. Don't cheat and keep up the good work.

[Alig02 30]

I am right with you, one week tomorrow and I just want to chew something!!! I don't know how I'm going to make it another week. One day at a time I guess.

[whitneytij 2]

I am having this same problem. I am one week out today and I want something I can eat! My doctor's Stage 1 diet is broth, Jello, pudding and Popsicles. Along with 3 Protein Shakes a day. I have HAD IT with these things. I can't have creamy Soups, soups with noodles, mushy veggies or anything of the sort for another week.