Tada......January 2013 Post-op!!!!!

Here were are on the losers bench (well not me yet but almost)...Let's keep up the super-amazing support we started with Wdwfreak's help! Post away ladies and gents: anything you want/need to talk about, vent, ask others, think might be helpful to share. What an awesome place to find/be a resource.

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Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29, St Vincent Carmel, Indianapolis IN

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Jessica9190 - TBD

I hope we both get to feeling better and back to normal soon.

Does anybody else get the "caught food" pain a lot? I drink water sometimes and I get it...am I doing something wrong? Eating too fast' date=' too much, not chewing enough? I thought I was sipping the water...but I don't know...This is making me have a hard time getting in my protein...I am still drinking about 2 protein shakes a day. I am about 4 1/2 weeks out...is this normal?[/quote']

Try papaya enzymes bought at Walmart and chewable. I made some homemade chili for the first time and I don't think the pouch liked the spices. So I knew eventually I would be hugging porcelain goddess, took 2 chewables and so much better in about 15 minutes. My16 yo ate something thT didn't agree w her earlier, gave her 2 and she felt much better quickly too.

I could be eating too quickly. We are all trying to replace ourselves.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Had my surgery Jan 21, 2013 in Miami and lost good weight but hungry can't wait for liquid diet to be over anyone else feel this way ?

Chilli receipes please so I can have once I can eat or any ideas of what will work well ? I love spicy food

Had my surgery Jan 21, 2013 in Miami and lost good weight but hungry can't wait for liquid diet to be over anyone else feel this way ?

I did-i was on full liquids for 12 days after surgery and dreamed about food. Now that I am on step 3 it is much better.... Hang in there

Yeah I been on it for what 22 days now , had to do it .48 hrs bf surgery and I don't go back to nutritionist until Feb 26 and then I will be able to puree a few things but no chewy or real food til end of march maybe , thanks its hard but I know its head hunger

Chilli receipes please so I can have once I can eat or any ideas of what will work well ? I love spicy food

I put kidney beans, black beans, navy beans, and chili beans, ground turkey, can of crushed tomatoes, tomato soup in the crock pot. You season how you want with ground peppers, chili powder, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a squirt of spicy mustard. Just examples of what I normally use. I also use the food prosper and chop up broccoli, spinach, or other veggies my family doesn't eat. Helps disguise them and adds great flavor!

You can buy hormel turkey chili in the store 29 grams of protein per serving. I also had surgery on the 21st and because of my current portion size I've just bought the hormel and eat of it for the week. I add cheese and have had ritz wheat crackers and some fritos corn chips (not many) doc o.k.ed it. I've been lucky no complications and I'm eating well so far....knock n wood.

Wonderful!!!! I ate half of an egg and it was absolutely delicious!!!

Lucky you , my doc said no crackers for 3+ months , straight liquid diet still I had the surgery Jan 21 , food sounds good Thanks

Lucky you ' date=' my doc said no crackers for 3+ months , straight liquid diet still I had the surgery Jan 21 , food sounds good Thanks[/quote']

You poor thing. I know after 2weeks after surgery liquids I was hungry. Liquids couldn't keep me filled very long at all. I think I might call your surgeons office. You should be good for step 2 pureed food.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I'm going to call bc my stomach is growling now and I don't see nutritionist again until 2 weeks , I was just granted less then a week ago ,baby food and fudge popsicles, yeah liquids aren't filling me up either

I'm going to call bc my stomach is growling now and I don't see nutritionist again until 2 weeks ' date=' I was just granted less then a week ago ,baby food and fudge popsicles, yeah liquids aren't filling me up either[/quote']

Call your doctor, but you also have to listen to your body....no one other than you can gauge what you can cannot eat. I've read many post on this entire site and I'm working on the theory no one doctor/nut have the same food plan. I use my doctor/nut's plan as a guideline and listen to my body. Now I'm not going crazy, but I see now I can still have a life and enjoy food at the same time. Moderation is key! After surgery I wasn't so sure. Just my philosophy.

Good morning! Does anyone else experience dry mouth?

My mouth is alway dry too have to keep drinking Water all the time at night it is worse.

Try papaya enzymes bought at Walmart and chewable. I made some homemade chili for the first time and I don't think the pouch liked the spices. So I knew eventually I would be hugging porcelain goddess, took 2 chewables and so much better in about 15 minutes. My16 yo ate something thT didn't agree w her earlier, gave her 2 and she felt much better quickly too.

I could be eating too quickly. We are all trying to replace ourselves.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

TY! I will try that! =o)

Chilli receipes please so I can have once I can eat or any ideas of what will work well ? I love spicy food

i have an easy recipe for a "spicy as you want it' high Protein chicken tortilla Soup (minus the tortilla at this point, lol). you can make it in a crock pot (or on the stove). my family can eat on this for days, we all love it!

Karen’s SOUPer Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup in a crock pot

Ingredients:

• 6 tsp chicken bouillon powder or 6 cubes

• 6 cups of hot Water

• 10-12 boneless skinless frozen chicken tenders, (or equivalent)

• 2 15-oz. cans of black Beans, un-drained

• 2 15-oz. cans kidney beans, drained

• 1 15-oz. can of corn, drained

• 1 15-oz. can of garlic and onion diced stewed tomatoes

• 1 ½ cups of mild salsa

• 1 7-oz. can of diced green chilies

• 2 cups of grated low fat cheese

• ¼ cup jalapenos w/juice (sweet or hot)

• 1 plain greek yogurt or small tub of low fat sour cream

• 1 bag of tortilla chips (can leave this part out for now)

Directions:

• Pour 6 cups of hot water into crock pot, add chicken bouillon.

• Add remaining ingredients except sour cream and chips.

• Cook for at least 4-6 hours, depending on your crock pot settings.

• Stir every ½ hour, (not necessary if unable).

• Pour soup into bowls and serve with the following toppings if desired:

Spoonful of greek yogurt or sour cream (adds protein)

Pinch of cheese (MORE PROTEIN)

Handful of crushed tortilla chips (if allowed)