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Just had Surgery on 3-20-2015

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motherof5    364

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You will have to follow your team's plan. But right off the bat I was drinking Protein Shakes.< /p>

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beckahjames    4

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FOLLOW THE PLAN!!! I was only on clear liquid for 2 days, but then they moved me up to full liquids and I started my Protein then...I have a hard time with my Protein drinks and struggled to keep them down (I struggled to keep anything down)... Don't try the cracker...I was told I could try a cracker on day 28 and even then my mouth was so dry when I tried it I couldn't even swallow it. I understand missing chewing, It's a strange thing really...

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Veronica Page    488

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Its sooo hard but stick to it. Its not worth blowing off course for. I know you probably miss chewing for one. It will pass and soon enough you will eat solids again. Stay strong!

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olu1970    1

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FOLLOW THE PLAN!!! I was only on clear liquid for 2 days, but then they moved me up to full liquids and I started my Protein then...I have a hard time with my Protein Drinks and struggled to keep them down (I struggled to keep anything down)... Don't try the cracker...I was told I could try a cracker on day 28 and even then my mouth was so dry when I tried it I couldn't even swallow it. I understand missing chewing, It's a strange thing really...

Thank you for the advice. It is hard not to chew, but even the smell of food is driving me crazy.

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olu1970    1

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Its sooo hard but stick to it. Its not worth blowing off course for. I know you probably miss chewing for one. It will pass and soon enough you will eat solids again. Stay strong!

Thank you so much. I hope it passes really soon.

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motherof5    364

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You will have to follow your team's plan. But right off the bat I was drinking Protein shakes.

Thank you for the advice. My Team said clear Liquid drinks for week 1 and then week 2 to do the Protein shake. I can't wait until week two.

You are welcome. I noticed that everyone's plan is not the same. They had us on protein drinks and Water right after surgery.

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bigdrewfl    18

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Hi, I had surgery on the 20th also. So far so good. I still don't get hungry much. I start my purée diet on Sat. Just a couple of mins ago I did cheat tho...I seen some watermelon in the fridge and I had a piece. (Just chewed it, and spit out the pulp) it felt so good to chew on something.

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Elode    8,093

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It shouldn't be to early but defiantly clear it with your DR

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olu1970    1

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Hi, I had surgery on the 20th also. So far so good. I still don't get hungry much. I start my purée diet on Sat. Just a couple of mins ago I did cheat tho...I seen some watermelon in the fridge and I had a piece. (Just chewed it, and spit out the pulp) it felt so good to chew on something.

Wow, I had to peel an orange for my seven year old and boy what I would have gave to just chewed it. I understand that this is a process but wow is it hard.

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olu1970    1

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It shouldn't be to early but defiantly clear it with your DR

I go see him tomorrow for my check up. I understand the importance of this though. Thank you.

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rfaulknerdugan    0

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I had my surgery 8 days ago. I want to chew something so bad. I haven't felt well today but I haven't had enough water...help how do I get over this hump. I want to go in the kitchen and eat.

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