I know they say there are no dumb questions, but this one really is. However I would appreciate an answer (feel free to snicker if you want LOL)

They told me I could have sugar free jello my first week post op when I am to have only clear liquids and broth. Does this mean LIQUID jello, or can I let it set and then chew and swallow?

I assumed they meant to just drink it, but now, I am wondering if I jumped to the wrong conclusion.

Thanks!

I don't get mushies until week 3. And Barbara thanks but....I want food, not a summer treat! LOL Honestly the only time I've been even vaguely nauseated was when I tried the sugar free jello. It tasted so sweet it about did me in! I'll just have to quit whining and wait for food time. And...I really AM hungry. I'm not thirsty. I'm not bored. Just hungry!

I don't get mushies until week 3. And Barbara thanks but....I want food, not a summer treat! LOL Honestly the only time I've been even vaguely nauseated was when I tried the sugar free Jello. It tasted so sweet it about did me in! I'll just have to quit whining and wait for food time. And...I really AM hungry. I'm not thirsty. I'm not bored. Just hungry!

Hey, don't be so dismissive!! Popsicles are the only clear liquid you can BITE and CHEW!!! :thumbup:

Hang in there, this too shall pass!!!

Pam<-----had a ginormous liver, too!!

Pam you're right. I'm being too rigid. And if I eat a popsicle, then afterward I can gnaw on the stick. LOL

OK it isn't THAT bad, but it feels like it could get that bad really quickly! LOL

I LOVE SF popsicles! And I found SF fudgsicles too! I was banded on July 9th, stayed on the liquid/soft for about 2 wks. I ate chicken and beef broth, SF jello & pudding, SF popsicles, SF fudgsicles, farina, and Ensure. I would also make protein drinks with 100% whey protein powder I found at Walmart, about $12 for a big jug of it and it came in chocolate, I saved a ensure bottle and would funnel in the powder and then fill and shake with water til it was well mixed and full, put it in the frig and then have it sometime in the morning. I found thatif I had it tooo late in the day it would keep me up for some reason, but the 2 scoops gives 52grams of protein!