Struggling a bit in week 7 postop

[Asmundson69 17]

So I'm on soft foods for another 2 more weeks. However, I have been trying some other foods such as spaghetti squash, salmon, tuna etc. And I've been good. But for the most part I drink Protein shakes, eat Jello, Soup, cottage cheese, yogurt etc. The problem though is I don't feel satisfied and find myself getting hungry within 2 hours is that normal.

Also, I've been getting this strange sharp pain in my upper chest that just hits hard and goes away. The funny thing is that when I feel this pain it seems to hurt straight down to my groin area. I know right? Maybe it's all in my head.

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[HuneComz 103]

How much Protein are you consuming in one meal?

[Asmundson69 17]

How much Protein are you consuming in one meal?

I probably not doing enough Protein. I have one shake in the morning and some yogurt in the afternoon and a string cheese as a snack. dinner is usually Soup or oatmeal or cottage cheese.

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[HuneComz 103]

Well I am still pre-op, but I know my surgeons goal for everyone is 20g of Protein per meal. It is what keeps you feeling full. I am not sure how that will breakdown in the early phase yet but it sounds like the source of your hunger.

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@Asmundson69 Soft foods should include fish, tuna, etc. Try incorporating more of those in your diet - more Protein and should keep you full longer. Are you still taking a PPI (reduce stomach acid)? Get some unflavored Protein powder to add to other foods (spaghetti squash, soup). Take slow bites - if the pains don't go away - call your surgeon.