Trouble eating and keeping foods down

I'm a little over 3 weeks out and I am still having trouble eating and keeping my foods down. My doctor told me to go back to liquids, which I did for a few days and when I tried to go back to semi-soft foods, I started having problems again. I'm getting so frustrated, I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, and I get soooo sad because everyone is eating around me and I can't. I'm not looking to eat tons of food, just a few bites, I want to chew and have flavor in my food. I've gotten a stick blender, I've tried some of the recipes from others on the boards, but the only things I keep down are broths, creamy mashed potatoes, sugar free popsciles and non sugar free italian ices as well as sugar free hard candies. I drink mostly water, chew on crushed ice, watered down diet lemonade and a few ounces of skim milk every day. I'm getting nervous, anxious, frustrated, scared and all that good stuff and I am not sheduled to see my doctor till next monday afternoon. HELP>>>>>>>>

I'm sorry that you are going thru this pain. I can sympathize, because I had a meltdown Saturday about the very same thing. I'm 3 weeks out today. My sister came to my mental rescue and encouraged me. This too shall pass. In 3 weeks, you will see the light at the end of the tunnel and start on that upward swing. Just take one day at a time. Blend anything you feel like eating, but especially something high in protein. I put chili, a santa fe bowl, chicken and applesauce, anything with a flavor. Then remember to eat painfully slow. Take one bite and wait until your a sure it has settled before the 2nd bite goes in. This is especially hard when you are hungry. It took me 45 minutes tonight to finish 1/3 cup of food. Good luck.

I ATE to fast the other night and ended up puking........so just do it slow and make sure it is mush.......then the next night i was afraid to eat.......so all i had was liquids and felt a little better but had the mental breakdown as well..........tonight however i had 3 cold shrimp and some sugar free tapioca pudding (2 bites) and it stayed down and it felt good to eat something.

Dear Kimberly and Crystal, thanks so much for sharing your experiences with me, I know I'm not alone, but sometimes it really feels that way. I'm tired of the yo-yoing back and forth between keeping foods down, and having them come back up. One moment it seems like it's getting better, the next it seems hopeless. I know that only Jesus gets me through this, but He places His angels (you guys) in my presence to lift me up and encourage me. thank you so very much, God bless you both...

well i am here for you hunny!!! let me know if you need me!! I am here to support you........and yes and I thank God for allowing me to encourage you. God bless you too.