I need to chew on something, mash potatoes, scramble eggs, any things ( I just can't with broth anymore I even bought cream cheese and ate some in a spoon

If it makes you feel any better I am four days post op and I licked (just one lick) the squash spoon!

OMG!!! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!! I'm 8 days in. The broth is making me nauseous. I had to start making my own broth & even that's not working. I've started apple sauce & yogurt but im tired of sweet things. What to do?

Edited November 26, 201510 yr by Teaclinton

Hang in there! This is prime losing time. Go for broth or non chunky soaps with a bit of unflavored protein powder. Months from now this period will feel like a distance memory.

Are you on soft foods/mushies? It doesn't have to be applesauce.... Thinned out refried Beans were amazeballs at that stage. Better with a little grated sharp cheddar!

Ice chips?

I will hang in there. I cheated a pinch or 3 today, considering and had to walk to feel better. Was full for hours off a few pinches. Won't mk it a habit but I have a little ulcer & it nags me.

I HAD to chew something after my surgery. I chewed up some pickles and spit them out.

It helped.

Hahaha. Whatever works.

Get creative with some thick (chunk free) soops (sic). Squash, tomato, black bean, seafood bisque, mushroom... Strain it and enjoy it. I loved this brand: http://www.pacificfoods.com/food/soups.aspx

Avocado pureed with sour cream.

Hummus.

Refried Beans with a bit of Water added to loosen them up.

Peanut Butter warmed in the microwave.

There are a lot of options and it's really only a few weeks out of your life. If you look at the big picture, you CAN do this. Reflect on why you had surgery and what your goals are. Let that goal be your inspiration to power through the tough times. You CAN do this, you just have to CHOOSE to do it.

Thanks a bunch. Encouragement helps

Edited November 27, 201510 yr by Author Andrea

dang..lucky.. just looking at the suggestions is making my mouth Water. I'm off to the grocery store to get some stuff. I'm post op day 5 and only have shakes, some bullion and opti-fast chicken Soup which is not cutting it anymore. Gonna check out some clearish Soups.

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Edited November 27, 201510 yr by Angry Banana

dang..lucky.. just looking at the suggestions is making my mouth Water. I'm off to the grocery store to get some stuff. I'm post op day 5 and only have shakes, some bullion and opti-fast chicken soup which is not cutting it anymore. Gonna check out some clearish soups.

m

My mouth is watering too! Haha ????

I'm having tomato soup with fair life skim milk and a half scoop of unflavored unjury protein; yumm

Is the unjury protein the best? I see it for soup & protein shakes etc.

My Dr said I can have oatmeal & yogurt. I made oatmeal, almost soupy & I ate with a baby spoon. I was content for a good whole. Need a good protein tho that won't leave a chalky taste...one that can go in soup & shakes etc.

I like the unjury the best there is absolutely no chalky taste