One week post op

Today I am a week post op. Each day I see improvement. The jello and broth are getting old. I see my surgeon on Friday for my post op appointment. Did any of you start soft proteins such as cottage cheese after one week? Also did you use fat free cottage cheese or just low fat? Any other proteins I can have at one week? Another question??? Why am I spending a lot of time thinking about food and wanting it. Will this get less and less? Thanks. Molly

Hi Mary! I am also one week post-op. I can have watered down mashed potatoes which I make with chicken broth. YUM! I can have yogurt and cream of wheat, all soft and runny. I also went out to Whole Foods and bought some protein shakes. I make them up in little pitchers and drink 3 oz. for my breakfast. The energy they give me is invaluable and I've been able to tolerate the banana and chocolate flavors. I have been able to tolerate everything. I have to remember to eat slowly (always was a problem for me) and not to drin****il one hour has passed, even after I've only had a shake and it's liquid too. So far no nausea or dumping.