Im truly hungry. Emailed my nurse on Fri and asked if I could start soft foods a week early (on wk 3 of 4 full liquids). Got her response back today. NO.

Split pea Soup, Jello, and pudding were yummy the first 3 wks, but not any more. It amazes me that some people r eating regular food while im still on full liquids. And no, im not gunna cheat. My husband is the Food Nazi and would tattle on me in a heartbeat. He had the nerve to ask me if I ate the last piece of bacon. I wish.

Some full liquid suggestions (other than sf je.lo, pudding, yogurt, cream Soups, and popsicles) r welcome...

What about potato soup (Imagine makes a really good one in a box in the soup aisle)? You could also try Kiefer thinned out with a little soy milk and some Torani syrup added. Hot chocolate with protein powder--just make sure the temp of the liquid isn't too hot when you add the protein--just a bit above lukewarm. Can you do pureed bean soup or is that considered a soft food? Maybe you could ask your RD if you could do that if it was thinned out with some veggie stock. The full liquid stage is the worst--sending you positive thoughts. Hopefully it will go quickly.

I couldn't stand canned soups. I got the flavor packets outta the ramen noodle packages and just used those. I added non-flavored Protein when the liquid had cooled enough. I was given extra time on liquids because of a hiatal hernia repair. I almost cried! But remember, this is a very short amount of time in the whole scheme of things.... Your journey is just beginning.

You may also be hungry because of not enough protein. Try adding non-flavored protein to your soups. But it might also be stomach acid. I have had a big problem with the acid and have had to double up on the prescription that was given me. But when the acid is high, I so seriously want to eat everything in sight, even though I can only have a bite. :0)

Good LUCK!

Are you not drinking protein shakes? There are some good recipes in the food forum

that make them pretty yummy. i love mine.

Unjury chicken soup is a perennial favorite for the full liquids stage. also, beef consomme, low sodium tomato soup, V8, blendered leek & potato soup, and adding Unjury unflavored protein to any soup makes it legit for your protein count.