Well, it has been a minute since I posted. I figured 4 weeks since surgery was a good time to post an update! My incisions are healing well. No drainage, redness, or other signs of problems. 
On my diet, I am currently in the pureed phase. The good news about that is I can actually have things like scrambled eggs in addition to beans (black, pinto, etc.) as long as they are fully cooked. All of my vegetables must be cooked well, since my stomach is still healing.
I tried the other day to eat a tiny bit of bread, and I was so full that I was in pain! I guess my stomach is not ready for that! My biggest challenge continues to be getting in enough protein. It is a struggle! Most days I am still relying on protein shakes to get my 60 grams of protein in. Light string cheese and light Babybel cheese continue to be many of my meals. I am adding protein powder to pureed fruit and vegetables. I learned that adding a full scoop of protein powder to only 4 ounces of pureed fruits or vegetables are NOT a good idea! YUCK!
The chewable multivitamins do not taste very good. I have to break them in half and be sure I have eaten first, otherwise I get nauseated. That will likely be a struggle for a little while. It will be great when I can swallow them whole again!
