I'm not asking for a Pity party
Full liquids for us was anything that could fall off a spoon, very liquid grits and oatmeal counted for that. Also if we put something like chicken noodle soup in the blender, we were allowed to have that too. Try some yogurt, that would help fill you up. Try things that are a little more dense to help with the hunger pains. We also would blend ice, milk, and SF Pudding powder to make a fake milkshake add some protein powder if you can.
I know it's difficult, but you will make it through! We were on full liquids for only 2 weeks, then we could do mushies. I hope that stage is coming for you soon! Good luck and hang in there!
I know it's difficult, but you will make it through! We were on full liquids for only 2 weeks, then we could do mushies. I hope that stage is coming for you soon! Good luck and hang in there!
I'd recommend chicken broth with unflavored protein powder, every hour or so. This will keep you from getting sick of the sweet foods, and keep you pretty full.
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You are miserable because it sucks. Your plan is harder than man was. But I can honestly say that the first couple of months are a blur. I don't remember much about my early months. So, I guess that means that I am not traumatized from it.
Being conflicted by the decision is useless negativity. No point in adding to your torture. The stomach is gone now.
Hang in there. Try to eat more frequently even if a smaller amount so that you don't get hungry. This too shall pass.
Being conflicted by the decision is useless negativity. No point in adding to your torture. The stomach is gone now.
Hang in there. Try to eat more frequently even if a smaller amount so that you don't get hungry. This too shall pass.
Starfish40
on 3/18/12 12:22 pm
on 3/18/12 12:22 pm
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Bless your heart. I cannot imagine doing clear or full liquids for that long. I guess all surgeons are different because mine has me transitioning every week from clear, to full, to puree, then soft, then regular.
I don't know if you have told your doctor that you are hungry and are having a hard time with liquids for this long, but I think someone else on here contacted their doctor because they too felt like they were starving. And I believe they actually moved her up to purees. It's worth a shot.
Good luck and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Hugs!
I don't know if you have told your doctor that you are hungry and are having a hard time with liquids for this long, but I think someone else on here contacted their doctor because they too felt like they were starving. And I believe they actually moved her up to purees. It's worth a shot.
Good luck and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Hugs!
I had the hungries so bad at 3 weeks too and I was faithfully taking a PPI and it was NOT helping soooo I cheated and added some low fat yogurt and applesauce and it helped a TON with the hungry feeling. I wasn't doing a lot maybe a couple table spoons but it seemed like the more solid foods helped whole lot more with that empty feeling.
Good luck hon! You can do this! Its not for much longer I promise
Good luck hon! You can do this! Its not for much longer I promise