Well today was supposed to be my last day of clear liquids, and I had done well until yesterday when I started feeling shaky and dizzy. I can handle a rumbly tummy while I heal but that body hunger feeling is horrible. Today it was 10 times worse, shaking, sweating, spots in my vision etc. and I called my doctor for permission to move on to full liquids a day early. Took him a while to call back and it's a good thing he said that was fine cause I did it without waiting. I put some cheesy potato soup in the blender and I tell you it's the best thing I've ever tasted. I felt better within a few tiny bites and it went down just fine. My whole outlook is different now, amazing what a little potato soup can do! Now if that stupid scale would just move. I'm still swollen from the surgery, my belly looks like a blown up whoopee cushion, once that's gone I bet I'll be down 7 or 8 pounds though. Pain is much more managable the last couple days too, still very sore but I haven't needed the Vicodin since Saturday morning. After one more week on full liquids and mushies I'll be able to start adding real food and then we'll see how this really goes!

Edited August 18, 200817 yr by ShrinkyDink

Glad to hear someone else is tired of the swelling. I feel like a bowling ball. I am uncomfortable too. I know it will pass. Reading all of your stories helps a lot.

I've heard others saying refried Beans were allowed :eek:

Most Dr's DO allow refried beans, BUT I think it would be healthier if you bought fat-free beans at the store. I add salsa & FF sour cream to mine.

Potato soup and beans are lovely, but they are high in carbs. I was told that for the rest of my life I would have to focus on getting my protein in first. Are you still doing the protein drinks or did you add eggs?

Now that I'm feeling better and my tummy isn't so tender I'm eating more protein, but those first few days I ate what felt easy on my stomach and didn't worry about the nutritional content.

Well every doctor is different. I am on cottage cheese and stuff after two weeks. I love soup, try the "soup at hand" by Campbells it's very blended and easy to sip on. They have a new one, Tomato with parm cheese bisque it's delish...love it. I also like the cream of chicken soup too. Lot's of different soups. I love butternut squash so I cook that and put it in a blender with a little water and make soup it's so good, with a bit of splenda and some apple pie seasoning. Or Pumpkin pie seasoning.

Edited August 24, 200817 yr by Shamrockgirl60

Ten days after surgery, I went to Wendy's and got chili; I told them I wanted mostly juice and just ate the juice out of it. It made the biggest difference in my body hunger and didn't bother me at all. I'm on pureed foods now. Trust me, once you get to mushies, it is soooooo much better.