Eating is difficult

[rolosmom7 740]

That sounds terrible...I am pre-op surgery date, 11/14/16 so I am in need of more info on your situation...I'm thinking I'll only take 2 weeks off but it sounds like you are struggling, hoping for better days for you, keep pushing forward and update on your status. good luck.

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I'm 12 days post op and I am no where near ready for work I'm taking a month off I have a desk job

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Good! I went back wayyyy too soon and am dreading tomorrow like no other,

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[leebick 448]

chicken POT PIE! Who knew?? My husband had a pot pie for dinner last night, and I thought, "Why not try?" I took a spoon of gravy, mashed up some chicken and carrots in it, and gave it a shot. I ate it in teeny bites, slowly, waiting in between bites. It stayed down, no pain, and I finished the whole tablespoon! NO potatoes, no onion, no peas, no crust, just mashed chicken and carrots with gravy. Probably not the best nutritionally, but it felt good to "eat" and having no pain was amazing! This morning I had a half of a Dole Fruitocracy pouch (apple/banana puree) and a tablespoon of cottage cheese. I really shouldn't have the fruit- it's nothing but sugar- but it's tasty and has some Vitamin C. I think maybe I need to do the puree thing, even though my Nut said it's not necessary. I'm still drinking my Protein Shakes, but it's nice to know that I can get some food down and I AM getting better!

[heidikat72 935]

you might not be ready to progress to that solid of food yet and I wouldn't push it. I started with greek yogurt and cottage cheese. and no more than an ounce initially - eaten very very slowly. when that got easier, I had a puree phase where I blended tuna, salmon or chicken with a little greek yogurt. you might want to try something like tuna or salmon which is already broken down into small bits and mix with light mayo or plain yogurt before going to chicken which is denser and a little chunkier. A lot of people have trouble with eggs early out so you may want to hold off and try them again in a week or two - or try egg salad with very finely chopped egg.