6 days post op, paranoid!

[BeckyC73 0]

My doctor's program says that I was supposed to be on liquids for 2 full weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks, then soft foods for a week. I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I have been cheating like crazy!! I was trying so hard, but couldn't stick to the liquid diet. It didn't help that I had surgery on Dec. 21. Christmas was HELL!!!!! :smile2:

I cheated a little with no ill consequences, but went though a lot of guilt and worry about stretching out the pouch, etc. I think that my body healed really fast (a week after surgery, I felt completely normal) and wanted something solid. It's easier now that I'm allowed to have "semi-solids", but I make sure to try to eat Protein so that I feel full longer (e.g., for Breakfast I have 1/2 scrambled egg and 1-2 oz. refried Beans with a little shredded cheese) and chew the heck out of everything.

I'm still cheating a little (crackers, a little bit of bread) but I'm justifying it by saying that I'm listening to my body. Plus, I've read enough on LBT to know that different doctors/programs have different requirements (some say normal food is okay with caution after one week or two, or six like my program). So I'm no expert, but not even the experts agree.

Be cautious, but don't beat yourself up. Try your best and move on.

[stampstalker 0]

I had my 1 week post-op MD visit today - I am very fortunate that my doctor's regamine is 2 days of Clear Liquids followed by 2 weeks of full liquids which can include thinned out oatmeal, runny mashed potatoes, small curd, low fat cottage cheese and cream Soups (strained). I have lost 5 pounds since surgery and only feel hungry when it's close to meal time. I find that if I don't drink my Water or other clear liquid like I'm supposed to, I do feel a bit hungry in between meals - so I would say keep the fluids coming!

I also have been told that the pouch will not stretch because of liquids, they run right through. Which is why you are supposed to wait AT LEAST 30 minutes before drinking after eating - the liquid will flush the food through quicker and you will end up feeling hungry faster.

Good luck friends - stay strong - it HAS to be worth it in the end.