Finally feeling better. Still a little weak though. Went for follow up visit with dr. everything looks good. I've graduated to Mushies! (Thank You Jesus). My homework is to start walking 30 minutes per day.

Still passing gas and taking 1/2 Vicadin to get thru the painful gassy stages. I can actually say that I am finally seeing the light.

Finally feeling better. Still a little weak though. Went for follow up visit with dr. everything looks good. I've graduated to Mushies! (Thank You Jesus). My homework is to start walking 30 minutes per day. Still passing gas and taking 1/2 Vicadin to get thru the painful gassy stages. I can actually say that I am finally seeing the light.

I can't wait to get there. This mark my 24 hour mark. I am hurting girl. But seeing that you are well gives me hope

Hi there, glad you're feeling better. Happy walking! Will probably feel really good to get off the painkillers, too. Congratulations on all -- you are starting this new chapter and it's going to be GREAT.

Ms. Vickie, you are on soft food on day 8? No more liquid, through a straw food? I was instructed to stay on liquids (even if it's chili in the blender with extra liquid) through day 14 and I'm not going to be able to do it. I've introduced tiny amounts of mushies because I can't take the liquid only anymore!! I'm glad to read this, as I was worried I would stretch my pouch but I feel good knowing I probably won't. Thanks!!

Ms. Vickie, you are on soft food on day 8? No more liquid, through a straw food? I was instructed to stay on liquids (even if it's chili in the blender with extra liquid) through day 14 and I'm not going to be able to do it. I've introduced tiny amounts of mushies because I can't take the liquid only anymore!! I'm glad to read this, as I was worried I would stretch my pouch but I feel good knowing I probably won't. Thanks!!

Yes that is correct. My recommended fat free foods are applesauce, cream of wheat, yogurt, Soups (tomato, lentil, split pea, creamy types), boiled eggs (mashed up), bananas, cottage cheese, tofu, pudding, or anything with these types of consistency. I even picked up some Gerber Bananas lol.

It seems my dr has slightly different pre & post of instructions. Pre op I was only on Clear Liquids 24 hours prior to surgery.

Newbie are you drinking thru a straw? Oh I forgot...to add Refried Beans to the list above.

I had blended/ watered down pasta last night.. I'm only day 6 but I was dying for something and decided to take the chance! Waited for the pain but there was none! Still sticking to liquids though.. That was just to break the monotony.

Oooooo u had pasta...I'm telling.

Oooooo u had pasta...I'm telling.

Hahaha I gad to Vickie! Only 4 teaspoons and I wasn't hungry anymore either! Loving these new smaller portions