I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with protein shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

I tried out the Campbells soup on the go...they have chicken tortilla soup (not chunky or rich whatsoever) as well as creamy potato and bacon. Savory and smooth. I am hungry after drinking my protein drink (t takes like 30 minutes to an hour) and start feeling lightheaded and a headache comes on. I am almost 3 weeks out (tomorrow) and I am looking forward to eating meat again. I think that once my brain gets "real" food again just on a smaller scale, it will feel better. I will rejoice when I can enjoy a really good salad with some protein on it.

Ooh those do sound yummy. I'm going to try them. Thanks so much! I thought I was the only one. These forums are so helpful!! I'll let you know how I make out. When do you get to start puréed or soft foods?

I'll have to try the Campbell's on the go. I have broth, but I'm not much of a broth person. I'm looking forward to the puréed stage next week.

Do y'all get to eat cottage cheese and unsweetened applesauce?

I avoid applesauce because the amount of natural sugar in it for the small amount. But I can have cottage cheese and eggs on top of the liquids. On Monday, I will be moved to lean meats (crossing fingers). I am going to celebrate with a turkey burger patty for dinner. I have missed my jalapeno jack turkey burgers (I never eat it with a bun or bread). In April I get veggies and carb rich foods like bread and rice.

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I put the scale away today and will weigh once a week.

I am getting about 500 calories a day.

1 Protein drink

1/2 cup soup twice a day

coffee cream, hello etc

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I put the scale away today and will weigh once a week.

I am getting about 500 calories a day.

1 protein drink

1/2 cup soup twice a day

Coffee cream, hello etc

I get between 800 and 900 calories a day. Mostly because I drink 2 protein drinks (8-12 ounces of fat free milk with a scoop of protein powder which is 190-240 calories each) a day plus cottage cheese (110 calories for 1/2 cup) plus the cream soup or jello in between meals. I try to have 6 small meals but end up with 5 usually. My doctors frown when I don't get at least 90 grams of protein (they bumped me up from 60 grams last week).

I avoid applesauce because the amount of natural sugar in it for the small amount. But I can have cottage cheese and eggs on top of the liquids. On Monday, I will be moved to lean meats (crossing fingers). I am going to celebrate with a turkey burger patty for dinner. I have missed my jalapeno jack turkey burgers (I never eat it with a bun or bread). In April I get veggies and carb rich foods like bread and rice.

Where do you get jalapeño jack turkey burgers, they sound yummy.

I get between 800 and 900 calories a day. Mostly because I drink 2 protein drinks (8-12 ounces of fat free milk with a scoop of protein powder which is 190-240 calories each) a day plus cottage cheese (110 calories for 1/2 cup) plus the cream soup or jello in between meals. I try to have 6 small meals but end up with 5 usually. My doctors frown when I don't get at least 90 grams of protein (they bumped me up from 60 grams last week).

How in the world do you get 90 grams of protein?? I'm having trouble with 50.

I avoid applesauce because the amount of natural sugar in it for the small amount. But I can have cottage cheese and eggs on top of the liquids. On Monday, I will be moved to lean meats (crossing fingers). I am going to celebrate with a turkey burger patty for dinner. I have missed my jalapeno jack turkey burgers (I never eat it with a bun or bread). In April I get veggies and carb rich foods like bread and rice.

Where do you get jalapeño jack turkey burgers, they sound yummy.

It is made by Jennie-O...I find it at Walmart. It is delicious. 250 calories and like 27 grams of protein for one 1/3lbs patty. It needs no seasoning or condiments. It is a standalone meal.

Edited January 30, 201412 yr by lhargis

I get between 800 and 900 calories a day. Mostly because I drink 2 protein drinks (8-12 ounces of fat free milk with a scoop of protein powder which is 190-240 calories each) a day plus cottage cheese (110 calories for 1/2 cup) plus the cream soup or jello in between meals. I try to have 6 small meals but end up with 5 usually. My doctors frown when I don't get at least 90 grams of protein (they bumped me up from 60 grams last week).

How in the world do you get 90 grams of protein?? I'm having trouble with 50.

It is hard some days but my protein drink gives me anywhere from 29-33 grams of protein depending on the amount of fat free milk I use. The cottage cheese gives me 13 grams for every 1/2 cup. I add my unflavored protein to my other fluids so it gives me an additional 24 grams of protein on top of what is in my cup. Today I finished with 98 grams of protein from 5 small meals most of which was my protein enhanced milk.

As of this afternoon, I am 3 lbs away from being 20 lbs lighter than my surgery day, 3 weeks ago. I did a happy day that put all happy dances to shame...lol.

I am down 23 pounds from surgery day!

Congrats to the "losers" :-) for the recent loss of lbs. it's a fun club to be part of, isn't?!

Hello all I'm 2 weeks ago today I wAs so scared, but the surgery went well and now being Home I feel great during the day. But when that 3:30 mark hits I'm going crazy for something to crunch on!! Any ideas besides ice chips, ice pops or jello it's driving my nuts. I'm 12lb down feeling good but need some help

R@VEN...I just had my surgery on the 13th and sounds like my liquid diet is same as yours was. I have noticed my taste buds have changed somewhat. I used to love drinking my peanut butter chocolate whey protein shake...I have to force myself to drink it because the taste is not appealing to me. Also noticed the regular cream of wheat with barely any stevia in it tastes good..that's is not something I would have ate without sugar....lol.

I have wondered if anyone else has experienced a bad taste in your mouth. I brush and use mouth wash and it returns. The things taste strange to me. Lol. Everything seems to taste like mildew. Strange I think.

Fortunately for me I don't have any bad taste in my mouth. I have noticed that what I eat or drink the taste of whatever it may be lingers for a long time at least til I drink some water.