My 1 Week Update

Hello everyone, Wanted to take a second to thank everyone for all of the positive thoughts and replys.This has been a ride so far but Im holding on.I have been on clear liquids now for a week.I have absolutely no appetite.Iam having to make myself drink cause I have no desire for anything.Iam suppose to switch to pureed or soft tomorrow.Anyone have some good food ideas?I went into surgey on Dec 22nd weighing 426.8 lbs,my weight today was 396.2.Does that sound about right?Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.My incisions are all healing nicely,Iam still quite sore I has laparscopic so I have 6 incision sites.Im finding myself a bit depressed or maybe its cabin crazy as im not one to sit still for very long.I do plan on returning to work Dec 8th.Again please send any help in the way of thoughts and ideas for me. Teresa

Sounds like things are going well for you Teresa. 30 lbs already - that's great! Both the anesthesia drugs and pain meds can cause some residual depression - as well as the significant changes that are occurring in your life right now. I remember how difficult it was to get in the liquids too - just keep sipping all day because thoses fluids are important. One of my favorites in the pureed/soft food stage was ground turkey cooked with tomato sauce and spices (curry, italian spices, etc) and then pureed and served over some mashed potatoes. Of course, the servings were only a tablespoon or two of each to start. I also liked the Stallone protein puddings (you can get them from GNC) and they are 100 calories with 20 g of protein in one small can. Steve