I have important question about post op for me...had my surgery today!

[jennykay 0]

Today was my surgery day. I am a little fuzzy headed still from anesth but I completely forgot to ask my doctor something. I do know what my post op diet is, but completely have forgotten if I can start it today...right now??? I would like to have a high-protien slim fast...would that be okay to have just being 6 hours post op? Is there anyone out there who could help me?

Also, does anyone have any great post op meal/recipes for the first 2 wks post op? Thanks for any help in advance!:ohmy:

[btrieger 21]

He didn't give you a sheet of paper with what to eat and drink?

A few people are on Clear liquids following surgery but I think most are on any liquids including yogurt and Jello.

[jennykay 0]

yes he gave me a list of what I could eat post of 2 weeks and then post op 3-6 weeks. I just wasn''t sure if I started it today, the day of surgery. It does have yogurt and Jello but I was craving if you would call it that, something to drink, but I thought a slim fast drink would be okay because it had the Protein but I completely forgot it wasn't Clear Liquids. CRAP! Is this going to mess up my band????????:ohmy:

[btrieger 21]

I was drinking Protein shakes an hour after surgery.

Slimfast shouldn't hurt.

[iamsongbird247 0]

My Doc put me on 2 days clear liquids followed by 5 days of full liquids and then 3 weeks of Mushies/pureed food and then soft to maintainence foods for week 4+. Every Doc is different so I would suggest you call the office to be sure what plan he wants you to follow.:ohmy:

[Bandmom 0]

My Doc put me on 2 days clear liquids followed by 5 days of full liquids and then 3 weeks of Mushies/pureed food and then soft to maintainence foods for week 4+. Every Doc is different so I would suggest you call the office to be sure what plan he wants you to follow.:ohmy:

That was the same diet for me as well.

[emjay 8]

I was on Clear Liquids for a day or two and then proceeded to full liquids for the rest of the week. You may want to keep it safe and do clear for a day.