POST-OP HELP

I just had lap RNY 6 days ago. I would like some suggestions on what are some good nutritional choices for this time frame. So far liquids seem to be doing the best- I tried a soft scrambled egg- hurt for a while. Is it too early for that? Any suggestions would be so appreciated- SK

My doctor had me stay on a liquid for 2 weeks. try getting the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764584472/103-6716735-5623844?v=glance&n=283155&v=glance Kim

Hi, my nutritionist and doc said for 2 weeks post op you should be on full liquid, such as cooked cereal (not oatmeal), blended yougurt (with no seeds or fruit pieces) cream soups (strained so no mushrooms, chicken etc is in it), skim milk with carnation instant breakfast or protein supplement (no sugar added) is great for protein.. Then for 4 weeks pureed food, anything that is pureed to a baby food consistency.. chew, chew, chew Scrambled eggs are considered a mechanical soft, that is not supposed to be eaten until the next 4 weeks, that is why you had a little pain with it.. mechanical soft stage then consists of anything you can chew well and will beable to get the baby food constency from chewing, such as green beans, baked fish, baked potatoes (no skin) peaches, skim milk and dont forget the Protein! I hope this helps you and you have great success!! Tina

most programs do 2 weeks liquids, then 2 weeks soft mushies, then gradually advancing please check out: http://www.sabariatric.com great site for diet info! Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"