like you I have kids at home and it is impossible to walk with them, especially since we live in the country. There are no good walking surfaces out here. I am going to curves now, 3 days a week and when school starts on the 12th of Aug. I will go 5 days a week. I may purchas a stationary bike. I use to have one, wore it out, loved it.

Yesterday after reading everyones post I got to thinking that I had forgotten to take my B12 the day before and had been taking it at night for the last few days. Soooo I took one 500mcg at noon and one at 5 and actually felt better. Maybe it was all in my head but either way I felt better. I walked for 25 minutes and gardened for 30. Today I am dressed which is more than I could say by this time yesterday. Just a thought. mj

Jenn, A suggestive shopping list would be jello (SF) box style, Campbells cream soups, Musselman's SF applesauce 4 oz containers (pick a flavor they are all good... I prefer Strawberry), Lit n Lively Smoothies, Lit n Lively Smooth Yogurts (no fruit in it to swallow), instant mashed potatoes, NECTAR Roadside Lemonade Protein Shake, Isopure Orange, Banana Pineapple Protein Shake, low fat cheese (shredded), cottage cheese, water, Fruit 2 O, Crystal Lite, Decaf Teas (herbal is good), Silk Vanilla Soy Milk, Hood Carb Milk (if you can do Milk), SF Pudding, Hummus, El Paso FF Refried Beans, cream of wheat, oatmeal and sour cream. I have done all of the items with exception of hummus and Hood Carb Milk. I am buying hummus today. I heard its really good. Never ever had it. I am trying to work my way to the soft food phase. Hopefully in another week or so. Just buy a few items each week. Enough for variety. The following week buy a few other items. That is how I did it. You might want to make your own broth....taste is better than the can. Its good in the beginning too! Then take your chicken and make dish for the family! Whatever you buy try and keep it within the family meal plan. Its hard to do in the beginning but I have noticed that each week it gets a little easier. Good Luck on the 10th. Keep us posted on your progress. Debbie

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. I am not tired at all, but seem to have loads of energy. I have noticed an increase since I started taking B-12, iron, and b-6. I was low on them and the dr. started me on them at my 1 month check up. I also feel better when I get in 70g of protein and even 80g is better.

HI. I did hear from someone that the most exhausting time is between 4-8 weeks post-op. I went from walking several times a day to barely once a day. We are probably so malnourished! Guess we need to up the water and protein. Hang in there! Lisa