Post Op diet questions..

[spoiltmom 44]

I was banded yesterday. My instructions say liquid diet for the first 7 days. It says I can have:

coffee, Tea, Skim Milk, etc. But the one thing it says I can have that I'm not sure about is Tomato Soup.

Would Tomato Soup be too acidic to eat right now?

[jamelyn1979 1]

It depends on what type of "liquid" diet you are following. I have to follow a clear liquid diet (fat free broth, sugary free Jello, sugar free popsicles and water/crystal light) for 7 days after surgery, then move to full liquids, which all listed above and milk, yogurt and low-fat creamy strained Soup. I bought low-fat Tomato Soup and cream of potato soup (to be strained) for the next week of the diet.

[KAS1971 0]

Best to check your surgeon as each seems to have different instructions. My post op is different then yours so better check.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Typically Tomato Soup is okay for a full liquid diet and not allowed on a clear liquid diet. I reread your post after typing that and see it says you CAN have Tomato, you're just not sure if you should due to the acidity. Oops! Have you had any problem with reflux since surgery? Does tomato Soup typically bother you? If you're doing fine and it hasn't been a problem in the past I'd probably go for it, a sip at a time, and see how you do. If it has ever given you issues previously I'd stay away! Good luck and welcome to the club!

[MollyRN 28]

Clear liquid diets don't have milk on them. It seems you are on a liquid diet and normally Tomato Soup would be okay.

[spoiltmom 44]

I should clarify. My diet is Clear Liquids for 48 hours and then onto full liquids. I'm guessing since I was banded on Friday then today would be the day to try the full liquids right?

[Beachbunny 5]

my surgeon starts counting day 1 the day after surgery....

[spoiltmom 44]

Okay I wondered about that. I'll wait till tomorrow to move onto full liquids.