Hey there! Each day is better.. I'm still superrrrr sore on my muscle they cut. My stomach still has contraction type pains even if I'm not swallowing.

The bubbly and such while drinking pain has stopped but I still have some pain when liquid hits the stomach.

I had two days Water only, and that was brutal. Warm water only worked!

Then since Thursday I've had Protein shakes with water (no milk based or cream anything for 10 days), and if I blend them with a room temp water bottle they go down easy. I started adding frozen fruit Friday.

I started with home made broth but it was too fatty! At first the liquid from cup o noodle was good, now I strain Soup, and add water to thin. chicken and rice has the best flavor but the. Vegetable soup works good too. I have a few varaities. I get more juice out of it if I heat it up first then strain it.

SF Popsicles are good. I also bought protein Jello. I eat it slow as it still hurts a bit when it hits my tummy but I feel like I'm eating with that.

Today I had activia yogurt and it was sooooo good!!!!

Peppermint tea with a cough drop at The bottom (it melts fast), is so soothing and satisfying.

I chew tums before and after each meal and make sure I burp every time I sip. I'm able to drink maybe a tablespoon at a time now without pain.

I will start soft mushy foods tomorrow but am staying away from anything milk based until I feel better.

I walked the dog today and went a little longer than my normal 25 minutes and around minute 40 I was so dizzy I couldn't see! Luckily my son was with us and sorta guided me home. Otherwise I think I'd still be on the curb at the end of my street.

It's a slow process! I havent lost but a few piinds which surprises me but im not dwelling... and my stomach is still swollen to where I can't fit into y pants yet, and I'm feeling moody and crying spells now but I'm really optimistic that each phase will have to run its coarse.

I am so grateful To read post from those ahead of me and leave my personal thoughts for those behind me!!! Helps in not feeling alone or that nobody around u understands.

Good luck in your journey and keep sharing!!!

Awesome info and some great ideas! Hang tough!! Just think what we'll be saying in a couple months!! This will all be a distant memory (or if ur like me, a blocked memory!!). Quick question - what is Protein Jello? I've got to find a way to get in some more protein! And - u sound like me - wanting to overdo it on the walks and things! Take it easy & break'm up into (2) 20 minute walks so u don't hurt yourself! I find this super reduced calorie & intake won't let me do more than 20-30 w/o wearing out. And I cannot wait to get back on my elliptical in a couple mths!!

Take care!! P.S. same on the weight loss, I don't think ive lost but a few #'s, maybe 3? I haven't weighed yet. But I know a) there's swelling still and I'm healing so not to worried. (yet!! Haha)

Stay positive :-) My one week post op is tomorrow and I'm doing great I'm getting in all my water and protein shake as well. I just got done walking 6miles today. Did you walk prior to your surgery? It helped me a great deal and I feel it is the reason I can keep it up now. Before my surgery I walked a min of 4 miles a day but on Saturdsys was always at least 8. I had surgery on the 14th aunt flo arrived on the 17th so as for stomach discomfort it is sometimes hard to tell what my discomforts are related too ... Lol but I still am very happy and upbeat.

Dang!!! 6 miles!? Im afraid to strain my self for fear of a leak or opening an incision! Up until day of surgery 2/13 I did daily 30 min workouts on elliptical but i seriously am holding back purposely. Maybe I should be walking more!? That's ok?

I do not know how to upload a pic or i would send one of the Protein Jello. I bought them at a local health store (look also at like gnc) that I bought all my Isopure and whey powder. They have several fruit favors and I really like them.

They Are made by protica, There's one full serving of fruit. And 25g of protein. 130 calories. I showed them to my dr and he was was happy I found them and could get them down. Since the isopure wasn't going so well.

Plus I feel like eating, so have one when my family eats in front of me:-) if someone tells me how to add a pic I will:-)