Hello Family

How is everyone doing I have some venting to do as well as a question or two. I am 3 weeks and 3 days out as of today and I feel like Im about to go crazy Im sick of this pureed/blenderized diet which will last 4 more days and then Im off to the soft food stage but I have an awful taste in my mouth everyday and my mouth is extremely dry will this get any better and I hardly every eat anything at all the protein things make me sick just thinking about them. I have been told that everything will get better over time but sometimes Im not to sure about that. I'm also scared to eat because Im afraid of getting sick how can I get over all these fears I have. Thanks for letting me vent. Have a good one.

Hi Felicia Don't worry, I felt the same way. I hard a hard time getting in fluids due to a temperature sensitivity. Which, BTW, is gone now. To keep my mouth hydrated and to get in a few more fluids, I started chewing on ice. I even have my favorite places to get ice. Like the newer Speedways that have a pellet shaped ice. It's very chewable and most importantly, not too big. As far as your fears, just relax and take it one food at a time, one mouthful at a time. My first few weeks, I drove myself crazy wondering what kind of complication I was going to have. Finally I realized the answer...none! That may not be the case for you, but I think the worring is what makes it so bad. So, sit back, relax, chew saome ice, and you'll feel better in no time. BTW, your taste uds change over time. It is getting slightly easier for me to get protein in now. I hope this helps Sharyn 307/245/148

Felicia, Hello! You sound like you are at the end of your rope! I am almost 8 months out, and I can tell you--Hang in there! It gets SOOOO much better! I too was sick of the liquids/pureed stage, but what saved my life was the no sugar added fruit popscicles. I liked Edie's brand the best. Oh, and SF jello that was mixed with a little bit of cool whip before I stuck it in the fridge to set up. It is so hard to be creative when you are on a limited diet! These things also helped me with the "creative" part of my brain, giving me different flavors/textures than just the usual liquids. You said it is 4 more days, but shoot, you've waited a long time for this!! WOW, its ONLY 4 more days! Good luck to you and keep your spirits up. It all gets great really really soon!!