It's thought us December peeps needed a post op thread! Anyone here?

What's the least expensive unflavored protein powder?

I found a New whey protein tube at walmart it's a little less than 4oz. It doesn't taste bad and I'd much rather drink that than a 8-11oz shake. Plus it has 42 grams of protein

What is the name of it?

Anyone have their surgery around 12/20 and able to eat yougurt, pudding, cream soups, pureed tuna etc?

Anyone have their surgery around 12/20 and able to eat yougurt, pudding, cream soups, pureed tuna etc?

My surgery was three days ahead of yours, on Dec 17th. I am not "allowed" to eat those foods you are asking about. My doctor requests/requires that we stay on protein shakes and hydrating fluids only, for the first 23-24 days post surgery, until we see his staff and nutrionist on our post op appt. I have done several mini-taste tests of my familys foods....I am loving the different flavors as the bordem kicks in with the protein shakes. I have not had anything bulky and what I have "tasted" I have savored in my mouth and either spit out, or chewed it up a millions times more than my past "norm" and made it so it was broken down and basically pureed in my mouth. I have had some tender ham, potato salad (one bite) baked beans (5 bites over the course of 5 days), a few bites of a no bake cookie (over the past three days, not even a whole cookie gone). Just little bit here and there...little flavors to savor. I am having hot broth (making home made won ton soup broth-BROTH ONLY)....it's fab....plain ol' chicken broth is too bland and boring. I guess this is indeed "cheating". I know what I am doing and I know what I choosing. I am dropping pounds like crazy...lost 22 pounds in the past 8 days since I got home from the hospital. Mind you that 14 of that 22 is weight I gained while in the hospital for surgery. I am now feeling much better getting rid of those fluids and gasses. Now, I am 7 pounds into the weight that was on my torso, the day I checked in for surgery. I just finshed some of the following...CrystalLite, 2 oz of protein and some won ton broth. Over the course of an hour or so, I drank probably 13 oz total of all of that combined. I have determined I am feeling "full" for the first time since surgery. I know it's not bulky and just fluid, but I am full. I didn't feel this way until about 20 mins after my last sip of the fluids. I am worried I am not going to feel FULL earlier on as time progresses?

What's the least expensive unflavored protein powder?

Look up www.unjury.com They have an flavored, unflavored and a Chicken soup one too, as well as all the wonderful vits and supp's we need.

Anyone have their surgery around 12/20 and able to eat yougurt, pudding, cream soups, pureed tuna etc?

I had mine on 12/19 and am eating "blended" foods, including cottage cheese, yogurt, pudding, cream of wheat, protein shakes, etc. I am allowed to eat cream soups too, but I kinda gag on those.

What are you guys wearing when you go places? I can put on my jeans BUT my tummy doesn't like them! I have one pair of grey jogging pants that are oh so comfy but I can't wear them everyday! I guess I need to go buy at least another pair!

Today I wore a pair a pant that are firm cotton, zip, button and tie at the waist...they FIT...so, I put them on, with a new lacy cami, little jacket and cute boots. Felt great. Otherwise, I have been living in my many jammy pants and tank tops, no bra, no panties!

Look up www.unjury.com They have an flavored, unflavored and a Chicken soup one too, as well as all the wonderful vits and supp's we need.

Thanks!

I know that everyone is tired of broth but I have found a really good one. It's made by Swanson and it is in the box Mexican tortilla is the flavor. You don't have to add anything to it. If you close your eyes you could imagine it being a hearty soup. It is so delicious. They do make another flavor as well. I think it is Chinese something. I know when I am having the Mexican broth, I don't feel like I am being cheated one bit!

I am like mrs Jekyll And mrs Hyde to put it mildly! There are just times I am sooo hormonal that the food frustrates me! I am suppose to start soft foods jan 2! What is y'all's opinion of me doing it two days early?

I am like mrs Jekyll And mrs Hyde to put it mildly! There are just times I am sooo hormonal that the food frustrates me! I am suppose to start soft foods jan 2! What is y'all's opinion of me doing it two days early?

My dietitian told me today to let my pouch "tell" me when to progress through the stages. She said the dates she originally gave me were what most patients progress thru the stages. She added that dry meats will be the last things tolerated. At 17 days from surgery, right now I can only tolerate liquids, pureed foods, and some soft foods. I hope that helps.

Hi everyone!! I had my sugery 12/17! You know misery loves company, so its comforting to hear that some of you are hating "Eaters" as much as I did over christmas!!

I am definitely over liquids. ..I cannot wait until my doc appt on Monday. Bonus is that I haven't taken any BP or diabetes meds since the surgery!! Yahooooo!

Me too Amy c! I am so thankful for that and never, never, never want to go back to insulin shots etc.. I would rather take a handful of vitamins than meds any day!

Hopingnomeds I have not even gotten to soft foods yet! Jan 2 is when I am suppose to go to soft foods two weeks on that and on to reg foods! I am very cautios because I don't want to be sick but I think I will try a scrambled egg on Monday and see how it goes! Have you had egg yet?

Hopingnomeds I have not even gotten to soft foods yet! Jan 2 is when I am suppose to go to soft foods two weeks on that and on to reg foods! I am very cautios because I don't want to be sick but I think I will try a scrambled egg on Monday and see how it goes! Have you had egg yet?

Yes, I've had scrambled eggs, but pureed only so far. I have to be very careful about how much I take in at once. I'm limited to about a teaspoon at a time, and a 1/4 cup at a time. My dietitian recommended cottage cheese with salsa pureed. Have you tried that?