Joyce? Where are you?

Hey Joyce--where are you? How're you doing? I'm anxious to hear from you. I'm doing okay--down 30 pounds since my pre-op diet started. yay! but unfortunately, I haven't been able to progress even my full liquid diet! Every time I try to add a creamy texture (soups) I just get so nauseated that I have to lay down a few hours. that really sucks. I have to be back at work this week--so I'm not looking forward to it still unsure of what I can have for energy. I'm not even getting my protein in. I have an appt with the doctor thursday--so we'll see what he says. post how you are! I really hope you're well. *hugs* mary

Hey, According to my scales I am down 34 pounds. I am stiill on full liquids until 3-21. I am doing ok except I still have my staples and they won't come out till 3-21 I have alot more energy already and if I didn't have these staples I belive I could do alot more. I go back and see Dr. Salamah on 3-21. You ought to come to the support group tomarrow night even if u didn't use UMC. The Dr. That is doing it is from the boards too he is AWESOME. I would love to meet you. Joyce

Mary! You are doing GREAT!!! Email me if'n you want to go to the support group meeting tomorrow night with phone and addy so if'n you need me to, I'll pick you up! Smoochies Arlies PS Psychodoc is gonna be the speaker!!!

Mary, I could not tolerate the creamy soups either. Try boiling potato until it is very soft break it up with a fork and add a tiny bit of milk and a little butter and salt to make potato soup. It is a little thinner and easier for your tum to tolerate. SF popcycles are good and I also loved the broth from beef or chicken as long as it was not greasy. Could not go the canned soups tho!