I am 12 days post op and the struggle is REAL!!! I have a few more days until I can start pureed foods but it feels like that’s an eternity away! I knew this wasn’t going to be an easy journey but I never realized how much I obsessed about food. Any suggestions on what to try first? I’m looking forward to eggs and mashed avocado.

So how long do they have you on liquids? And hang in there, you got this !! ?

Hang in there it will be worth it!!! I was in the same place as you and it does get better, I never liked eggs that much before but when it was time to eat soft foods eggs were my best friend... Hang in there....

I started out with cottage cheese, soup, and scrambled eggs.

@bariutiful Thanks!! ? I've been on liquids for a total of two weeks, one week was clear only and the second was fuller liquids. The first week was a cake walk since I was barely hungry and ate because I knew I needed the fluids. This past week though has been very trying.

I just have to make it through today, and come tomorrow morning i'll have a little bit of scrambled eggs YAY!!! Oh and I attached my post op calendar so you can take a look at it.

@jaytissle55 Thanks! It's so comforting to know I'm not alone!

The first 2 weeks are the worst. I got really obsessed with looking at recipes and dreaming of food.

Today at over 3 months out, the obsession has faded and I'm learning to slow down and enjoy the food I do eat. I eat mostly to plan, but indulge sometimes, albeit a small amount. Today i enjoyed fresh strawberries and blueberries, but not a lot. I can consume amounts that led to my obesity.

Best of luck on your journey!

On 6/4/2019 at 9:19 AM, ChocoTaco said:

@bariutiful Thanks!! ? I've been on liquids for a total of two weeks, one week was clear only and the second was fuller liquids. The first week was a cake walk since I was barely hungry and ate because I knew I needed the fluids. This past week though has been very trying.

I just have to make it through today, and come tomorrow morning i'll have a little bit of scrambled eggs YAY!!! Oh and I attached my post op calendar so you can take a look at it.

@jaytissle55 Thanks! It's so comforting to know I'm not alone!

I went straight to Trader Joe’s and got their sole, it’s frozen however such it’s such a thin fish it thaws quickly and it takes 3 minutes to sauté/steam. I hate mushy foods so that really helped me up my protein.