Welcome home!  When I came home from the hospital I couldn'****ch enough cooking shows!!  They didn't make me hungry or crave anything, but for some reason I craved cooking shows.  Thank goodness for the Food Network.   Seems as I was on clear liquids for atleast a few days.  I can't remember now, but the first two weeks were clear liquids and full liquids which was anything that could be blended to the consistency of liquid.  No lumps and nothing that had to be chewed.  I suppose it depends on what the doc meant by smushy.  But  I think I agree with the nutritionist. Glad to hear you are doing okay.  And Vivk1010, too. Jerra

Tami, Congrats on getting home quickly, I didn't have to have a port so not sure about that, so glad I didn't.  I TOTALLY know what you mean about not being hungry on bit but craving food - it's a weird thing.  I don't get hungry at all but know I have to eat - you will have to make yourself eat on a schedule when you get to that point.  As far as instructions, all I have ever heard is clear liquids for a week after surgery, that's what I had to do, then full liquids like yogurt, creamy soups etc... for another week, then blended and on.  Maybe  your Dr. was confused or thinking/talking about a different period.  Hope that helps. Jen

Jennifer, that is amazing!!! I am one day post op and already jello makes me wanna gag! LOL  You inspire me. Tami

Sorry to sound dumb, I'm still learning how to use these forums and I can't see where I can "PM" you.  So, hopefully posting is ok for now. But, I just had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago with Dr. Chae and I think he's great!  He has a wonderful bedside manner....very sweet & humble.  I adore his staff.  Since they're the ones I actually correspond with more than Chae, I would definitely say I am closer to them and they REALLY know what they're doing.  I originally was trying to have my surgery with Dr.Snyder at Rose, but his insurance liason was so useless, helpless and uncaring and offered no direction or support that I gave up on them.  It was my husbands boss that had already had his surgery in the amount of time I was fighting with Snyders office....he referred me to Dr.Chae's office and with the same insurance they were able to offer guidance and a plan to insure that I would have the necessary documents to get approved.  anyway, I just can't say enough good things about Dr. Chae, Kelly Elliot (NUT) and Susie Arnold (Insurance Liason).  They rock!!  It's thanks to all their dedication and hard work that i was finally able to be approved for surger!   Best of luck no matter what decison you make!

Sorry if this is slightly off-topic.. I had my WLS done in SC in April, but since then hubby has been stationed at Carson.  Can someone give me info on the support groups here???  I've never been to one, but I wouldn't mind trying it out..unfortunately there's not a wealth of info provided on where to go or who to talk to.  I haven't even met anyone here who's had it...  :)  Thanks!