Question:
How many surgeons have you on solid foods before leaving the hospital after RNY?

I have heard this from patients of my surgeon. I have not had my one-on-one with him yet, but this sounds so different from anything I've read on this board.    — Pam L. (posted on January 30, 2001)

January 30, 2001
I don't know about 'solid' foods, but I've always felt my surgeon fast tracks us to food and I'm glad! In the hospital, I was first brought hard candy (sugar free), then immediately a whole tray of coffee (yes, caffeine), creamed soup, s/f yogurt and s/f pudding. We had to wait until 2 weeks for solid foods -- and then 2 weeks after that for raw fruits and veggies. This is SO must faster than what many talk about -- but, then, our surgeon has been doing this for 30+ years and is a founding member of the Bariatric surgeons. This causes us no harm, I've never thrown up either. I feel so sorry for those who have to be on clear liquids for a while, then the whole thing is drawn out -- I don't know how they have the willpower to follow such a regimine -- best wishes.
   — Cindy H.

January 30, 2001
Hi. I just came home on this past Friday and had surgery on that Monday the 22nd. I was on ice chips for 3 days never felt hungry. The 4th day I was brought clear liquids for breakfast and lunch which was jello, broth and tea and juice. Then for dinner that night I was brought pureed food which was chicken in gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and cheese soup, juice, tea. Breakfast the next morning was malt-o-meal and coffee, and juice. I never had any problems with any of it and I never had any nausea. I came home on Pureed foods and I will be on it for about 2 weeks and go to full solid foods. I go to get my staples out tomorrow so I will find out more on the food. If there is anything I can help with let me know and email me. HUGS Vicki
   — Vicki V.