I'm 1 week post-op and I'm doing well. The only pain is soreness around my incisions. I'm getting in all my protiens & liquids and walking everyday. My only issue is that I'm SICK of the liquid diet. Counting down the days to some mushy foods!

Just keep telling yourself that this is temporary and it will pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass. I had the same issue. I couldn't wait to chew something, anything.

6 hours ago, Twism44 said:

I'm 1 week post-op and I'm doing well. The only pain is soreness around my incisions. I'm getting in all my protiens & liquids and walking everyday. My only issue is that I'm SICK of the liquid diet. Counting down the days to some mushy foods!

It gets better. Boy does it suck for a few though, but just remember, you are working on rebuilding the foundation of the rest of your life... it's going to take some work, effort and discomfort, but it's 100% worth it to make sure you get the job done right.
Hang in there!

I promise it will pass! I was on liquids for a week after my surgery. It seems like the week went by very quickly. I stocked up on popsicles and broth! My mother-in-law even made me some homemade broth. It flew by. Also I think I was in so much pain the first week after that I really didn't want anything.

Good lord, I am over liquids! I keep eyeballing pureed foods and am so ready to put something with flavor and sustenance in my mouth! I'm 7 days in on my liquid only diet. I have 5 more days before I see doc for the okay to move to next stage.

heaven save me, i haven't pooped in a week because of only liquids.

On 10/26/2018 at 23:38, nedmanders said:

Good lord, I am over liquids! I keep eyeballing pureed foods and am so ready to put something with flavor and sustenance in my mouth! I'm 7 days in on my liquid only diet. I have 5 more days before I see doc for the okay to move to next stage.

heaven save me, i haven't pooped in a week because of only liquids.

Can’t help with the sustenance- but the one thing that really helped me through the liquid stage was getting wonton soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant. I just had the broth but it was so good and “familiar” which for some reason made a big difference! Good luck!!

Making homemade soups / broths helps add variety to your liquid diet. During my first few weeks of liquids, I either cooked, went to the local grocer with a hot bar with variety of soups or got something at a local restaurant. I would just make sure to strain and go for liquids or ask for minimal "chunks".

Constipation is quite normal a laxative or milk of magnesia will be your cure in these early days unless you can find another way to add fiber into diet

I’m with you on this I am halfway through week 1 post op on liquids, just so thankful my doc allows SF yogurt and SF pudding for a little variety, still tough though. Can’t wait for purée lol!!