I had my surgery 6 weeks ago. I was lucky because I had no pain or nausea. The first 2 weeks the gerd was excruciating. It was worse when I would try and drink water. It resolved after two weeks but then came constipation. It was brutal and painful and made me feel unwell. Both these things I had not experienced before. I now have figured how to deal with it successfully. The fluid stage went well but I hated the purée phase. I couldn't handle puréed meat. Meeting the protein and fluid goals are another challenge. I'm still working on it, but it is getting easier. For a few weeks, I really didn't want to eat. Things just didn't taste right. I now have found things that taste good and I enjoy. I'm full with just eating a little and Saturday satisfied. This is not easy. Everyone faces their own challenges. I did this to be healthier. For those of you struggling, remember, it will get better.

Yes, it definitely does get better!

Thanks for sharing your sharing your journey! It really helps. I'm in the middle of my 2 wk liquid phase and it's hard but I know I won't be stuck here forever, so that's a consolation.

Thanks for sharing. I am 5 weeks out and there are days I struggle with what to eat, but it's getting better.

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