Question:
My surgeon's diet seems strict, what everyone else's like?
I am post op 2 weeks and can only have liquids and protein supplements (shakes) until my 4 week post op visit with the surgeon. I would really like to eat something!!! Are there other plans that are not as strict as mine, and has anyone had trouble? — Amy M. (posted on April 4, 2002)
April 4, 2002
My doctor had us start eating solid foods on the 7th day post-op. I
haven't had any trouble.
— Terissa R.
April 4, 2002
Every doctor has their thoughts and ideas on the your eating after. It is
best to follow what he has asked. I'm pre-op, but the doctor has given me
my diet to follow and introduces food sooner then I think it should be. But
I think I would have a difficult time with 4 weeks of liquid diet.
Have you try cream soups? Those are more tastful and filling.
— Cheryl S.
April 4, 2002
My dr was very strict too. One week of clear liquids followed by three
weeks of full liquids, a month of puree, a month of soft, then regular
food. While I actually only did two weeks of puree then added softs, I did
try to stay within his boundries. I have a few months of ick to heal... the
rest of my life to eat regular food again. I find a prefer a Dr who takes
the time to give me a food plan to one who says go home and try whatever,
if it makes you sick don't eat it. Good luck
— Becky K.
April 4, 2002
I started soft solids at week 3 but I would follow your dr's instructions.
It may help to have things like popsicles (ff/sf) or ff/sf ice cream bars
every once in a while. They are liquid by the time you chew them up and it
gives you the opportunity to CHEW which is what bothered me. I wanted to
CHEW something and gum is NOT a good idea! LOL
— ctyst
April 4, 2002
My Dr was a little easier than yours, but listen to your DR.!!!! They know
best. They are giving you the tools to be sucessful. Pleaselisten to
them.---- Good Luck
— Robert L.
April 4, 2002
My doctor seems kind of strict too. The Bariatric group puts out a
protocol of weeks and what foods you can begin. My doctor though, only
after clear liquids for the first 2 weeks, only let me have cottage cheese,
yougart, 1/2 egg and protein drink until I see him at 6 weeks. The
protocol allowed for a lot more food. I just figured he wanted me to have
good results by practically starving me to death for 6 weeks. I have to
admit though that I did have cream soup and a few bites of a plain baked
potato which were on the list and I did fine. I wanted something hot. I'm
in week 4 now and have already lost 30 pounds. I'm craving food like crazy
but I'm not hungry and hardly eat anything except the protein drink and a
few bites of something because it's not what I want. I'd love a taco right
about now!
— Charmaine
April 4, 2002
You should follow your doctor's advice. My doctor said I could start puree
foods on Day 8. I very cautiously started some puree food on Day 5 because
I was physically nauseated by the liquid diet. I did fine, but I was VERY
careful.
— Kathy J.
April 4, 2002
Well, mine was like yours. Clears & protein until that 4 week mark. But
they considered V8 part of that, so I could heat it and add some spices or
have it cold. The nice thing is that it was WORTH THE WAIT. I got
excellent wt loss and have kept it off.
— vitalady
June 23, 2002
So far, my dr. seems to be the strictist, liquids only for 6 weeks. I have
cheated alittle, tb.creamed peanut butter and alittle mashed vienna
sausage, but it didn't go down right so back on liquids for me, figure I'll
have a really good weight loss. 19days post op and 18lb. weight loss so
far. The creamed soups have been a lifesaver, very satisfing.
— Jean B.
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