16 days post op

I am sixteen days post op and so far I have had a pretty easy time. Not to much pain , a little discomfort still around port site. I am sick of soup and jello , but I continue to gag it down. I have lost about 13 pounds is that about average ? I also am walking almost a mile a day. It all gets kind of depressing sometimes, you never know how much comfort food was until you take it away.

Hi Jill, you are doing great. I was also sick of soup and jello. Your weight loss is on track. For variety, you can eat baby food fruit, sugar free applesauce, and refried beans thinned down. It is normal to mourn the foods you are used to having. Think of what you will be getting. You will be healthier, get off meds, and look better. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Keep up the good work. Mona

Congratulation on losing that first 13 pounds! I am pre-op and am going in for my first consultation with the surgeon in a couple of days and so I haven't experienced the joys of liquid and soft food protocol as of yet. I am sure that it will nice to be able to find some variety. I have heard some mention of a magic bullet....that might be something to think about.