I'm almost 7 weeks post op now, and at this point everything for me is trial and error. Some foods seem to go down fine, while others make me feel horrible. I'm sure we all go through this, but there are times when I'm really just afraid to try new things. I'm basically vomit-phobic, so when I do try new things it's rather anxiety producing. Anyone else feel this way? What are your "no go" foods so far? Here's what I've had trouble with so far...

Morningstar veggie sausage parties (tried twice)

Leftover tilapia (reheating made it too dry)

Asparagus

Eggplant

Shu Mai (steamed Japanese shrimp dumplings)

Dry fish and refried beans. I find Morning Star Farms sausage patties are heavy too. They go down better when I keep them moist during cooking.

Last time I tried refried beans, they hurt. That was nearly two months ago. Last week had a sesame grilled chicken salad at BJs Brewhouse. The napa cabbage sat like a brick in my stomach. I can eat coleslaw without a problem or any other raw salad. Pork is hit or miss. So is beef.

Rice is not nice. Spicy foods have forsaken me as well. Hot and sour Soup, my favorite soup in all the world, the only one that came through for me when chemo had destroyed my taste buds, has also left town.

Steak ...hard to take, except porterhouse for some reason.

whey powder is still a staple but it does bind my elimination a bit. eggs are my friend and cheese do please.

My new love is green superfood powder that I mix with green tea extract and a bit of stevia. First thing in the morning and I sing with the birdies.

I know that it is hard, but keep trying. Most foods should be okay for the most part. I love Morningstars, and eat them pretty much every week. The only food that i ever had a problem with is eggs and that went away within a few months. Also seven weeks might be a bit soon to eat a lot of dense vegetables like eggplant and asparagus. I think over time, it will get better. Hang in there.

I have not had a lot of trouble with any particular food, but I have gagged and dry heaved after eating too fast. There are a couple things I don't like now that I loved pre-surgery- swiss cheese and bread. Don't know why.

OH food I can't wait, I am seven days post op.... and just happy that I am not having issues getting the water down.... glides right in, WHEW! This post is helpful to me, thanks.

Mainly all foods are OK for me. I have not tried bread, rice or Pasta. I dont plan on trying them either.

My only problem is grits. Major stomach pain.

I have to stay away from all things "white" - rice, Pasta, breads, potatoes. I tried a few bites of rice and that was horrible. Bread, in a tiny bite, made me slime. I guess all in all- this is a good thing because I need to stay away from those foods anyway. Potatoes though, oh those things were my infinite buddy, now I have no desire and the texture is gross to me. However, now cheese is my buddy! I am scared of this because while good for Calcium and protein- it can be fattening and "clog the pipes" if you get me.

Protein Shakes, turkey, chicken (moist), fish, and crab- those are staples now.

Beef is a no go. I stick with chicken, fish, & turkey I use to be able to eat marinara sauce but this now makes me so nauseated!