I'm feeling like my NUT is to strict. I've moved onto soft foods (21/2 weeks post op) and I'm only allowed eggs, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. As I'm reading all these most of you have more of a variety of food. I don't get it

I know what you mean kimberly...I'm in the same boat. It is VERY difficult to stay on just that + tofu. I am dying for a salad...something ALIVE!

Hang in there! We will persevere!

Are you on the same diet?

NUT is too strict.

@@kimberly1184

sorry bud

i don't think your NUT is too strict at all

i've heard some people being on full liquids, Clear Liquids for up to 3 weeks or more

you can do this

you'll have many more hurdles to jump over

those long legs for jumping are good too,

you will be successful

I see the determination/attitude you have

good luck

kathy

Edited September 28, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

I know what you mean, I'm on puree'd Soups, greek yogurt (which I don't care for), Protein shakes. I want to chew! I did cheat and make a soft scrambled egg with some low-fat cheese. Not the best of moves, I didn't throw them up, but they felt like they were stuck in the back of my throat for the rest of the day. Same with trying refried Beans, even though I thinned them down a bit. One thing that has helped on the protein side is the unjury brand has both a chicken flavored Protein powder, and a unflavored protein powder. Chicken one tastes like Soup, and with the unfavored I can add it to most anything, like V-8 juice, XXX zero Water, real juices, even coffee products. Check them out.

I think everyone's surgeon follows slightly different rules on how long to be at which stage, make sure and check with them when wanting to move on. The main reason for the early stages, is to reduce the chance of "leaks" in your new tummy. Just think of what a downer that would be :0(.

Don't forget you still get everything from the eariler stages, like sugar free pudding & Jello, etc.

I was on puréed food for 3 weeks before I was allowed even a soft egg it was awful truly though it gets easier though it just takes time I am almost 6 months out and I still get frustrated at what I can't eat and the volume is so small it so tykes makes me cry ... But you will get there

I was on liquids the day of surgery and the day after, I'm on the 1st week of liquid/protein drinks and to be honest I have a really hard time with protein!

I am eating plain fage greek yogurt with torani syrup added for flavor. I'm drinking tons of herbal decaf teas, Water, and still eating Jello and pudding. It is hard!

I'm starting the next phase on Wednesday and that is mush/puréed food. I just stocked up on baby food.

@auntiemel-

I know what you mean! The 2 week liquid Protein phase can be difficult...I am at week 3 and on cottage cheese, yogurt and tofu(STILL trying to find a recipe to make it taste good!)

Just remember what your goal is. I have taped a picture of a thin girls body on my mirror to remind me wy I need to stick on program...

Hang in there. This too shall pass and change is on the way. Try and stay busy so not to think about it. i lime to drink the Isopure 40 gm Protein drinks...they have a lot of flavor and aren't thick.

Good luck!

@@Jessiegirl30

I know what you mean about what will and won't go down and the volume... Some people have stopped inviting me over to eat because I've had surgery and can only eat a little. This hurts...I still want to be sociable even if I eat very little it is nice to be invited

'Then again maybe I am being too self centered... I don't know.

This too shall pass.

@@Selina1000

Thank you so much for posting all of the great ideas! You are an inspiration! Do you have any good recipes for Tofu by chance?

Thanks.

@@kimberly1184

Yes I am on the same diet and schedule apparently. Difficult but do-able.

@@proudgrammy

How and where did you find that weight tracker thing you posted. It is so nice! I would love to use it too.

Thank you for all your postings-they are very helpful!

To Kimberly1184: A NUT that strict may be trying to keep you from indulging in mashed potatoes or oatmeal or other starchy stuff. Hang in there. You will be on regular foods in no time.

To Jlnrgn: Shame on folks who can't have you over just to enjoy your company. They are small-minded to not accomodate you. While everone else is eating roast beef, you could be sipping on broth. They haven't heard of steamed veggies? When they are eating strawberry shortcake, you could nibble a couple of berries in Greek yogurt. Well, instead of waiting for an invitation, throw a festive soire yourself where you can control what you eat. Oh, by the way, don't invite them. After all, if they can't eat steamed veggies, softly roasted meat (or its broth) or fresh berries, they shouldn't come anyway.

@@Miss Mac

Thank you SO MUCH! I REALLY needed that pep talk and fresh insight. So uplifting!