when I was still on the liquid and mush stages...I would have some pizza sauce and just take a little at a time to get the taste I needed. I did the same with salsa, bean dip and I will admit cheese...

all of mine have been heavy since surgery - they've gotten better over time...but still much heavier than before.

I couldn't agree with you more (all but the running - I'm not a runner)! The weight loss is worth the hair loss - I think I'm just finishing that stage! Congrats to you!

Best wishes!

I can't help you with the coffee question - but I slept on my right side on night 3. I put pillows around me incase I tried to roll over on my stomach, I thought I would let my stomach heal before...

Babs4531 - I couldn't agree with you more! Congrats on your 1 Year Anniversary!!

remember to measure yourself too!

You can take almost any kind of liquid - just so you put all your liquids in the clear 1 quart sized bag (3.4 ounce bottle or less). I actually did bring a Gatorade with me coming back from TJ. We...

sjritter42 - I'm from Mpls, Minnesota (widwest) - and you're making the right choice. I think my husband was skeptical about me having surgery in Mexico all the way up until I was out of surgery and...

i agree with Deejaycee76 - it really didn't hurt. It's uncomfortable but only lasts a couple seconds. I did make an awkward noise when they took it out! ha!

best wishes!

I'm glad all is going good!
at the hotel you'll get a ton of pillows....prop the pillows around you and start by trying to sleep on your side . I didn't have any pains and I think I was able to...

I agree with the pillow - I used mine a lot during the trip. I didn't need a heating pad - but don't forget the gasX strips! Slippers to walk around the hospital with. I had ice chips as soon as I...

i know everyone is different with their protein drinks - my favorite is Core Power: Milk Protein Drink - Milk Protein - Protein Drink | Core Power

best wishes!

You're in good hands! best wishes!

I had oatmeal and made it very thin. Don't be surprised when you only have a couple of spoons of it and you're full already! It fills you up VERY fast! (don't have grits up here in Minnesota!)

keep trying spices slowly. taco seasoning was a wonderful thing for me! I did try the Ricotta bake this week - I didn't get sick, but was only able to eat a little bit, it's VERY heavy and I...

Welcome!! You'll see that a lot of us had the surgery in Mexico! Be proud of it and where it's going to take you!

don't feel that way - you have all of us here on this site! start thinking about and planning all the new possibilities that you'll be able to do!

salsa juice = just the juice from salsa (not include any of the chunks). - ha!

my stomach talks all the time too - even when I'm not eating or drinking. do you know what's really good with your re-fried beans...put some taco sauce or salsa juice with it to get a little more of...

I got regular deli meat(ham) and wrapped it around a cheese stick and chewed it really good!! and I was fine with it - well I mean my stomach was fine with it. I had surgery 1 day before you...

Glad you're doing well! take it slow and listen to your body! Congrats!

I ordered the sample pack because I heard some people rave about it. Nope...I think I tried 3 different packs and didn't like any of them. again - everyone is different.