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I am know 6 days post op and am having trouble with the diet. It is all mental I know. I am sticking to the diet but it is getting harder and harder. Any ideas.

Cathy, Everyone's diet is different after surgery, depending on their doctor, type of procedure, etc. What are you on? Clear Liquids? Full Liquids? Pureeds? If you can give some more info, maybe we could throw out some suggestions for you. Becky -16 pounds, 12 days out PS - I'm closing out week 2 of 4 of full liquids, and it bites the big one, so I totally understand the sticking to the diet thing....

I am still on my fix week and he had me up to full liquid before dc from hosp. I have already lost 20lb and today is 1 week post op

Twenty pounds is great! Congratulations! Check with your Nut, but for me, full liquids includes: Runny Cream of Wheat or Runny Oatmeal NSA Applesauce Runny Instant Mashed potatoes Beans - Navy, pinto, black, etc. cooked and mushy FF Refried beans Cottage Cheese Low Fat soft cheese - like mozzarella sticks SF Jello and pudding Strained cream soups NSA yogurt That's the gist of it... I've found that I'm living off of refried beans with a couple of shreds of cheese. I even found a refried black bean variety with lime juice that's really good too. Also, my Nut said I could pretty much use whatever I wanted seasoning-wise, and that helps shake it up a little too.

Both my hubby and I had this done this month... I am already nearing my 3 week mark. I should be on puree, but I am tolerating a little more. Follow what the nutritionist says but you just have to believe this is the hardest part and SOON... VERY SOON it is over. Full liquid for me was runny cream of wheat blenderized soups (runny) Sugar free pudding Yogurt Puree was a bit more liberal... one thing... on puree, if you like cream cheese, you will love pureed cottage cheese, tastes the same. Buy unflavored protein and hide it in everything... less shakes that way. And remember that milk is high in protein as you are sipping away. Keep busy and remember the first few weeks go fast!

Only one quesion: Where do I get unflavored protein? Okay, make it 2 questions: Can you reccommend a brand/store? Gina Milligan - RnY- May 23

I went to a health food store next to my house (The Health Hut). If you go to any of teh health food stores near you and ask them for wither natural or unflavored whey protein ( they also have soy if you prefer, but I think whey mixes better). Start by putting it in your blender with your soups, puddings and yogurts or whatever.... give it a shot, I generally use 1/4 to 1/2 a scoop. My hubby has done a full scoop but it makes thinkgs thick so you need to add a little water. I know you can also do a google search and buy it online, name brand does not matter as long as it is natural or unflavored. Good LucK!