newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Just saw a recipe.. -  ..on Everyday Italian .....It was a Chicken and Orzo Fritatta...ingredients 6 eggs 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup creme fresh 4 scallions diced 1 1/2 roasted red pepper 1/...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
protein bullets? - Can we use these at 2 wks post op? Im having a hard time getting my protein in, and im SO sick of shakes especially after yesterdays fiasco with what I thought was a delicious shak...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
I made the BEST tasting shake...but.. - I made an EAS Vanilla protein shake with skim milk, ice and left over SF banana Cream pudding...omg it was SO good, just like a banana milk shake. However it made me SO sick! I had...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
how the heck did that happen - Last night I was 343.8....today Im 344.4....I didnt eat anything yest but pudding, 3 oz of pudding...which is bad I know but ive had trouble eating at 2 wks postop...but still how ...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Ramen noodles - At 2 wks post op can we have just the BROTH from ramen noodles? Im craving it bad...sick of chicken broth. The "soup" part of ramen noodles is so good though ...would love to have ...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
O/T Ding Dong the witch is dead.. -  This is a GREAT day for our country! Now prepare for the retaliation to come, because it will come...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Crackers.. - I can have low far crackers starting next week. Is there a good easily found cracker you guys recommend? Id like lowest carbs and lowest fat. I LOVE Wheat Thins and Triscuit, esp t...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Making my list for soft foods - Tuesday I will be 2 wks post op and can start my soft foods stage and im SO excited! Im not real hungry...today Ive had jello and thats it...having a hard time making myself eat wh...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Summer time get together snacks - What do you guys take for summer get togethers and outings? Like every summer in June my area has Lake Side Cinema where we hvae movies on a big blow up screen by the lake, tons of...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Crap...they got the wrong thing.. -  sent family out for SF fudgecicles and they came home with no sugar added fudge pops that have ice cream in them. Label said 3 gms sugar 6 gm sugar alcohol I think...ugh....

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
How much gello - Im 10 days post op and I can have SF gello but how much can I have at a time? Or is there a limit other than just take it slowly? 

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
how sad and pathetic am I? - Mom made pizza for the kids...the smell was too much...I chewed two pieces and spit them out. OMG IT TASTED SO GOOD! Didnt swallow, I chewed it and spit it which is gross but man t...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Uhmm, has anyone seen my energy? Id like it back -  I am WIPED OUT! Im 10 days post op today and all i want to do is sit on the couch and thats basically all ive done. Even brushing my hair leaves me a bit winded. No energy to do A...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
9 days post op question - I know my "meals" that consist of total 3 oz of "food" are supposed to take several min to eat, like 30 i think...but I can finish mine in 5...is that wrong? Do i HAVE to amek it l...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
9 days post op...Im hungry - Ive been waiting for it and its finally happened...im HUNGRY! Not sure if its head hunger or legitimate hunger since im barely eating anything on my 2 wk post op liquid diet. But I...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Post op Pain relief -  What did you guys use post op for pain releif? My dr prescribed liquid loritab but it doesnt last long enough. Normally loritab is my pain med of choice and it lasts at least 4 hr...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
1 wk post op visit -  Wasnt supposed to have one but after being sick to my "pouch" monday and not getting enough liquids and protein in, he said I shoudl come in. Saw the nurse, not the dr as I expect...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
6 days post op, have to call my Dr tomorrow -  Im not getting in enough liquids...if Im lucky I get 10 oz a day...today I got in appx 15. Also not getting enough protein in either. Scared hes going to put me back in hospital o...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Pain in lower left side getting worse -  I know Im supposed to hurt more there, but over the course of today its gotten worse...I have to sit up perfectly straight to even aleviate it at all, if I slouch its BAD BAD BAD....

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Sleeping on my side... -  I am NOT a back sleeper, I sleep either on my side or my stomach, mainly stomach, so Ive not had a good nights sleep in over a week now and its driving me nuts sleeping on the cou...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Surgery went well - Surgery was on April 19th and went well...passed my swallow test and went home thursday afternoon. Ive been VERY sore, more so than I expected and I have NO energy at all. Having a...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
When they say "puree" - Ive been looking over my list of foods on my next phase (3) and deli meats are on it. Now, do I HAVE to puree these, like put in a blender with water til its like baby food or can ...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Water on a new pouch -  I'm noticing a bit of an issue when sipping my water. I AM sipping, not gulping, little sips at a time with several minutes in between sips and yet it still feels almost as if it ...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Im home! - Surgery was Tuesday the 19th and all went well. Passed my swallow test the next day and today I was discharged. I have to admit tuesday and yest were HORRIBLE...I kept thinking ot ...

newtintn posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Today is THE day! - Its 1:45am and Im up doing laundry, packing and about to go shower. I have to be at the hospital by 5am and I dont think Im going to get any sleep lol. I was SO freaking sick from ...
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