Stacey, I had surgery on 9/20 and I have been on a full liquid diet. My doctor's protocol calls for 14 days of liquids followed by 30 days of pureed foods to allow the staple lines to heal properly. So I understand the boredom of limited eating choices. I find that if I drink at least 60-80oz of water a day, I'm able to feel full longer. I was also advised to get in a minimum of 60g of protein per day (I'm shooting for at least 80g per day... I hear it may help to prevent/slow down some of the hairloss). I too am lactose intolerant, so I use Lactaid FF Milk or Calorie Countdown FF milk from Hood (available at Super Walmart) to mix with Campbells Healthy request cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom soups. Progresso also has a line of Carb Control soups you might want to check out. Danon Light and Fit yogurt (Carb and Sugar Control - only 3carbs so definately low in sugar content) with a scoop or 1/2 scoop of IDS Vanilla Cinnamon Protein Powder (4 g of protein in the yogurt and 28g of protein per scoop of IDS protein powder) is a good breakfast and sometimes lunch choice. I have also mixed the protein powder into SF Vanilla and Caramel flavored Jello pudding. Nectar Ice Tea protein powder mixed with water has also helped to boost my protein intake (27g per scoop). Tomorrow is the first day of my pureed diet and it's none too soon. More than food quantity, I have missed variety. Best of luck with your weightloss journey! GladysS

hi Paul, been reading some of ur post i seen that u went to Cape May NJ Iam orginally form Phila. so Cape May , Margate , Wildwood just to name a few of Jersey hot spots where I used to Vacation at. Just thought u would liike to know that. Iguess it kinda makes me homesick when I see all the familiar places. I usually try to go home a least twice a year. Well i guess ur feeling pretty good so stay healthy. Janice.

Well apparently all I needed to do was say it out loud! Nevermind!!!

I started out with chicken broth and got sick of it in no time. You might want to try various flavors of the original Campbell's condensed soups. The kind you mix with a can of water. I put the soup and water in the blender and liquified the heck out of it. Heated up, its not bad and you do get some variety with the beef, vegetable and chicken varieties. Since the soup is half water, I can usually sip down five or six ounces of it. Be sure to eat only until your full. Eat really slowly. I dip my spoon into the soup and lick it off the spoon over and over forcing myself to take 45 minutes or more to eat it. Be sure to wait a half hour or so after you eat before you eat or drink again. I forgot that a few times and I got heartburn. You may have to wait a bit on the steak and eggs breakfast. You may be able to get away with a scrabbled egg with a little cheese cooked in a little milk (or water if you can't have ANY milk). Just be sure to chew it a eat it slow, slow, slow. Good luck and don't be afraid to look around the forums boards on this site. They are full of all kinds of great ideas from people who "have been there".

mine didn't hurt so much as it felt really really weird, and uncomfortable... stubbing my toe hurts more than this did..