I am getting nervous about my surgery (I don't have a date yet) and the ensuing diet. How are you able to eat so little immediately after ? What are some things you did to help you through the first month post op - basically during the liquid and mushy stages. Were any of you afraid you wouldn't be able to handle it leading up to your surgery?

I was on liquids for a month and then purees for a month. No, it wasn't hard to eat so little. I wasn't terribly interested in food or hungry. I had an excellent plan from my medical team about what I was allowed to eat and when and how much. All I worried about was following my plan, getting in my liquids and protein. I never felt deprived.

I know it is hard to believe looking at it from the other side -- but tons of us get through this just fine.

And after four weeks of liquids, a couple of tablespoons of pureed tuna salad is delicious and nourishing and all that you need. Really!

Thank you so much Bufflehead! I am feeling a bit calmer already after reading your post!

Edited August 26, 201510 yr by Frodo

I didn't want to eat at all after my surgery so eating very little wasn't a problem. I didn't even get my hunger back until after about 4 months. You'll do just fine :-)

I was terrified, but it wound up not being an issue. Mentally I kept obsessing over the idea that I'd end up with hypoglycemia and not be able to do anything about it, but it never happened (at least until I got back to the gym, and by then I COULD grab something).

It seems like such an insurmountable change to make when you're pre-op and still have a bigger capacity, but afterwards it's not such a huge issue .

Good luck, and I hope you get your date soon!

I worry about a bunch of these things too.

I hope that I can stay strong, and find stuff I enjoy, I hope I don't get sick.

Today is my bad day, I just wish the entire day was over.

I didn't have a full month post-op of liquids and mushy foods. My surgeon doesn't do that - he wants people on real solid foods as soon as possible.

I was on liquids for 8 days, soft foods for 2 and then went to real food on day 10. But even now the hunger isn't there at all. I eat my meals but honestly I could care less whether I do or not.

Best part is that after 3 months out from surgery I am totally free of all prescription meds. I had taken high blood pressure medication for 34 years. I gave it up on Monday.

Hockeyfan, that is WONDERFUL..................

What an inspiration to each of us.

I am so hoping my body stops hurting and aching. I know I have medical issues to address because of an auto accident, but the thyroid meds, the high blood pressure, the Cpap machine, the meds to sleep because my body can't relax. I SO want to be done with it all.

Congrats on all you have accomplished and great name!

Thank you all so much for your encouragement! MagicalWoman I hope your day gets better!