My first post-op.. still on pureed.. ugh

Jan 05, 2011

Today was my first post-op and I'm 16 days out. The documents that I received from my dietitian pre-surgery indicated that I would have my first post-op 2 - 3 weeks after surgery and I would be on the soft solids stage. Apparently the Nurse Practitioner is not on the same page because she told me that I would still be on the pureed stage for another 2 weeks!! These first two weeks have KILLED me!! I am so ready to move on to solid or the very least, soft solids. I can't deal with pureed for another two weeks.

I don't mind so much breakfast, like oatmeal or farina. I do mind lunch and dinner having pureed ground chicken, beef and turkey. It's totally not fun. 

I started writing in a journal as well because I am feeling very anxious about this whole transition. I am going to see my therapist tomorrow and hopefully will help me talk out these feelings. I found out the dates of the support groups at the hospital where I had my surgery. They only meet once a month and it will be at the end of this month. I got information for other hospitals in the area as well. There is one group this evening that I'm considering attending. I truly need to find support in other sources from people who have been or are going through the process. I love my family and friends, but, it seems like I'm alone in this battle. Well, I will write more later.

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