Am 2 days out. Much better today. Lost 11 pounds in 9 days since starting the protein shakes. Very sore abdomen, but sipping away. Got 3/4 of my protein in and working on the water intake. I am so head hungry tho. Everything smells so delish! Scared I will be able to do this once u can eat more.

I know the feeling, I'm 5 days post op and today I feel as though I'm starving. I can't stomach broth. I had about of an ounce of protein shake today, I don't think I was suppose to but I had to do something. I also have "head hunger", food just smells so good. I wonder if I am going to be able to do this. I was thinking about trying some mushies to see if that helps.

Maybe it is in the name.... I am also a Kimberly!

^{LOL, I feel much better since I had some protien shake and I also had a small taste of unsweetened applesauce. It was sooooo good, and did not bother my new tummy at all=) I am just so worried that I will do something wrong and ruin the whole thing.... I LOVE food, I love to cook, I am a southern girl and cook that way. This is going to be more difficult than I imagined.}

^{Keep in touch and up to date on your progress!!}

Def. you too. I had 1/2 turkey meatball and 2 bites of sweet mashed pots. Was good. It is better if I keep hydrated enough.

You guys are lucky, I am still on clear fluids, until Sunday (10 days post-op) & then I can add in Protein shakes. Then another 2 weeks before I can add in mushies/purees!!

My head is definitely hungry. Been craving chinese noodles & pizza today! lol

Wow, your surgeon is very conservative with the food progression. I could do without the mushiness, but you must b so tired w/o the protein.

Actually not tired, but I do feel hungry. But think it is head hunger as when I drink a bit of fluids I feel full.

I had surgery on Monday. I'm on clear liquid for 2 weeks, then full liquids for weeks 3-6, then puréed/soft foods for weeks 7-12, then finally small bites of regular food from week 13 onward.

So far I have been fine on my Clear Liquids & do not have any head hunger at all. It may just be the "honeymoon phase" but I'm hoping it stays this way!!