24 and 10 days post op

[Stef_L 76]

I need a support system. I was sleeved may 16th ad so far so food, minimal pain but the post op diet is really starting to get to me. It's beginning of summer and memorial weekend so everyone is off at bbqs and having fun while I choose to stay home. My husband is super supportive of everything but I don't want to keep him from living his life when this was ultimately my decision. It would be nice to have someone that can relate.

[battgirl 5]

I need a support system. I was sleeved may 16th ad so far so food' date=' minimal pain but the post op diet is really starting to get to me. It's beginning of summer and memorial weekend so everyone is off at bbqs and having fun while I choose to stay home. My husband is super supportive of everything but I don't want to keep him from living his life when this was ultimately my decision. It would be nice to have someone that can relate.[/quote']

I am 2 days from my surgery and went to a BBQ yesterday it was hard but I did it. What are you eating?

[Stef_L 76]

I'm at the "full liquid stage" so I can have blended Soups and Protein Shakes along with Water and broth... I see my dr Tuesday so I can get released to start the baby food portion for one week. After that I start soft foods which I'm very excited about. Could be worse I read things from people who had to be on full liquid for a month!

[Stef_L 76]

I am on the full liquid portion of post op where i can have blenderized Soup and Protein shakes..i see my dr Tuesday and hopefully then I can start baby foods. I do that for a week and then I have 1-2 weeks of soft food. I'm excited because since may 2nd when I started my preop until now I'm 36 lbs down.

[nervousnellie 50]

I went to a Kentucky Derby party 3 days before my surgery. A friend had smoked a whole hog and mint juleps were everywhere. It was hard, but I kept my Water glass in my hand at all times to keep them occupied. I drank a shake right before I went. I took a Protein Drink mix with me too just in case, but didn't need it. I just focused on socializing. No one noticed I didn't eat.

[Stef_L 76]

That's good advice! thanks! i think im just feeling down on myself because not eating solid food for almost a month now is starting to get to me. just have to remind myself it's all worth it in the end.