So I am one week out from surgery, and I am supposed to have soft foods according to my doc/dieticians. Everything I eat/drink now makes me want to hurl, including Vitamins. If I don't eat anything, then I feel fine. It seems like sips of Water, ice chips, and popsicles only suffice. I want to do this right, but I'm not sure if my body is ready to leave the liquids.

If you feel that you really are not ready to add soft foods, I would suggest calling your surgeon's office. Maybe you're not ready, but he/she is the only one that should be advising you right now.

We all progress at our own rate, so don't beat yourself up about it.

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Feel better and post often! We want to keep our eyes on you.

My follow up is on the 17th so I will definitely do that! Thank you

Whatever you do, make sure you do your best to stay hydrated and get in all of your Protein. Even if you have to do more liquids than soft foods.

Have you tried tiny bites of soft foods like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, refried Beans, etc.

Try small amounts of one food at a time.

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I've tried those soft foods you mention but no luck. I am going to talk to doc on the 17th and see if it is an acid issue. I will work on that Protein since it is very important. I have Premier Protein shakes, and the vanilla seems to do well. Just going to take it slow. Thank you for your insight

@@stackinstones11 - Call and ask if you can get a RX for something for the acid and you may see a big difference. I was given a prescription "just in case" and never used it.

That seems pretty soon for soft foods but I know everyone is different. I would personally just try to drink Protein shakes and meet your daily Fluid goals.

My surgeon requires a 4 week liquid diet after surgery. Perhaps you're just not ready.

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I agree with breezy. I had 2 wks of liquids, 2 weeks of pureed and then 2 wks of "soft" foods ongoing until I hit my six month post-op date. Pureed was extremely difficult for me b/c I couldnt find but a few things that would stay down. I couldnt stand the smell of things and had nausea daily. Your pouch is so new a week out, ask your doctor if you can give it more time to adjust to taking in fluids. I'm 4 months out and still incorporate protein drinks and bars into my food intake. Ive found watering down the shakes make them last longer, easier to go down, dont sit in my stomach and I get in some water. Good luck in feeling better!!

@@stackinstones11 - so how are you now? what did the doctor say on the 17th?

@@jane13 I'm doing a lot better, thank you. I have been doing my best to get fluids in and keep full liquids down. They gave me nausea medicines to take and it has been helping.

@@stackinstones11 - so are you able to eat pureed yet?

@@jane13 Yes! In fact I had a little bit of scrambled eggs this morning and kept it down.

@@stackinstones11 - that was my first meal too! Good luck!

I'm 3 weeks out and having the same problem. Everything tastes different. I'm having problems getting my protein in. I can't stand the protein drinks or shakes. Looking at them, the smell....I want to vomit. Any suggestions anyone????