Well, I am just wrapping up week 2 of post-op and I have had a bout of frustration due to the fact I have stalled this week. I lost 10lbs the first week, then boom nothing. I found Myoplex Lite in the chocolate flavor is pretty good. I am ready to get out of the pureed stage and move on to soft foods, but I have another week of blending. Oh, and Unjury Unflavored powder, I use 1-2 teaspoons in my cream of wheat, applesauce, and any other food I can add it to.

WoW! I read the posts all over this site and hear such positive things, but then there's me: I am not doing anything at all right! I am not getting in my fluids, protein, exercise, ect....I have tried every variation of those protein shakes I can think of, but I just can't finish them. I can't even give you an explanation as to why I am not getting in my liquids. I really thought I was ready for this but I guess I am not! I am not really bored with the foods, but that's probably b/c I am eating things I shld not. My foods choices have included such things as spinach dip, Wendys chili (pureed), collard greens, O'Charleys shrimp dip, tuna and crackers, scrambled eggs and grits, processed cheese spread and crackers, fried fish, KFC mashed potatoes and gravy...ect I only eat a small portion at a time, but I think/know my choices are keeping me from losing weight. Emotionally, well 2008 has started with a bang! I have had more downs than ups these past 10 days. My emotions are all over the place! Crying daily, completely distancing myself from the few associates I sometimes wld socialize with. Nothing is going right. I think I may have lost 10 pounds since surgery. Not even sure abt that, I'm down to 318...started the journey at 347...but lost atleast 20 pounds during liquid diet pre-op. Buyers Remorse: I am like 50/50 on that. I want to lose weight, I hope I am able to use my tool...I've always wondered what wld my life be like if I wasn't so big. Wld I gain more self confidence? I haven't been in a relationship in over 3 years (by choice). I had male friends, but I didnt/dont like myself so how cld I expect someone else to? So I cut myself off from them too, mainly it was me, but I realized that I wld cater to my male companions....and wasnt really receiving it in return, probably b/c I didnt feel I deserved it..... I guess I can end with one positive remark: Yesterday I put on my size 32 jeans (which pre surgery fit tightly half way up my stomach) and they actually were kinda lose and I was comfortably able to get them over my entire stomach... Sorry so long, but this sista has major issues. I thought it was going to be smooth sailing after surgery, but I am experiencing a real "reality check." Renee'

I had GBS on 12/18 and I am having a VERY hard time with my food and liquid intake. I am on Soft/Pureed phase and am only getting about 12-16oz in and very little protein because I can keep nothing down. I have tried all types of liquids, even water makes me vomit. When I am eating I feel like food is getting 'stuck' which is painful, even when its liquid and then I get naseaus (sp?) and vomit, then feel fine. I chew the heck out of food, but it doesnt seem to matter. I would love to chat with someone about my issues and receive ANY advice on how you all are adjusting. I am know I am halting weightloss by not getting liquids and proteins in. Anyone else go through this?? Please help....I am desperate!!

Hi elizabeth One thing you learn around here is that every doc has a totally different diet. My surgeon believes that some solid foods for the intestine to work help it heal faster. He showed me studies to back this up. Having said that - His "diet" was for clears 1 week, fulls 2 weeks then mushies for a month. He skipped all that however and sent me home from the hospital on mushies - he said "listen to your body, and eat what you can tolerate". I've kept it relatively soft but I've already eaten chicken, beef stew, shrimp... no problems so far. Everything is well cooked with sauces or gravies to keep it wet and smushy. With thechicken and beef I shred it all up before I eat it and chew the ever-lovin crap out of it. Some docs don't let people have even soft meats until several months out. It's important, however, to listen to your docs rules, because HE knows what to expect based on what you are eating.

Thanks for the info!