Differences In Post-Op Diets

[waitingpatiently 250]

Im just curious. I found when I was going through the pre-op diet, everyone had something different their doctors told them to do. Some were told to do nothing, others were told follow a adkins/south beach diet......some like me where put on 2 Protein shakes a day and a light meal for dinner.....and then others (bless their hearts) were put a strict all liquid diet.

So now that we are all on the other side, how different are the post op diets for the first few weeks?

I'm 2 weeks liquid only followed by 2 week puree follwed by 2 more weeks of mushie

[TracieR 88]

right to mushies for 4 weeks...then solids.

[Lannae 46]

I was on one week Clear Liquids, chicken broth, and Vitamin Water, second and third week is full liquids, which are Protein Shakes, and heavier broth Soup and a bit of cream soup..6 more days to goooooo!!!!! lol..some days are tough, but all in all not bad...

[highland 168]

one week luquids, four weeks soft Proteins, then regular foods as tolerated.

[mandagay 93]

I was clear liquid 48 hrs then one week mashies then soft and regular as tolerated

[seanta 3]

2 weeks liquids 2 weeks purée and then to start solid foods

[judych 225]

Im just curious. I found when I was going through the pre-op diet, everyone had something different their doctors told them to do. Some were told to do nothing, others were told follow a adkins/south beach diet......some like me where put on 2 Protein shakes a day and a light meal for dinner.....and then others (bless their hearts) were put a strict all liquid diet.

So now that we are all on the other side, how different are the post op diets for the first few weeks?

I'm 2 weeks liquid only followed by 2 week puree follwed by 2 more weeks of mushie

well, im in australia... my pre op diet was zilch. it was normal eating for me. no restrictions at all. The first 18 hours after surgery i just had ice and Water. then when i got home i introduced some coffee,some other clear fluids like chicken broth, bonox,etc. ive also had some low fat milk with greek yoghurt. very watery but nice. put in blender. ive had some Protein powder but not a lot yet. ive had one meal of baby food, watered right down. that tasted really good. just one meal of that so far. after the first week i can have eggnogs, pureed foods ,smoothies.all has to be low on roughage or fibre.

[honk 780]

In general I think most doctors use a similar plan: clears for several days, then full liquids for several days, puree's for a week, mushies for a week. Some change how long they want you on each stage. Part of it may be due to how THAT doctor installs the band. Whether it has more/less stiches connecting it to the body.

If you have not viewed a live surgery on YouTube I higly recommend it. No blood at all as they use a cauderizing (sp) took to go through the tissue to get to the stomach. Seeing what your body has gone through really helps you keep to the doctors orders about food progression.

I have read several posts of people who decided the day after surgery they were hungry and went to MC'D's and had a hamburger! I would'nt want to be them and have to explain that to the surgeon when their band slipped!

[phatkatblue 45]

The day after surgery I was allowed to have mushies and at my two week check up I was told I could eat soft meat, cooked veggies, and less fibrous fruits...

[mandagay 93]

I totally agree with honk! I watched scope of utube surgeries. Our bodies go thru a lot with this surgery. We have to let ourselves heal!

[judych 225]

In general I think most doctors use a similar plan: clears for several days, then full liquids for several days, puree's for a week, mushies for a week. Some change how long they want you on each stage. Part of it may be due to how THAT doctor installs the band. Whether it has more/less stiches connecting it to the body.

If you have not viewed a live surgery on YouTube I higly recommend it. No blood at all as they use a cauderizing (sp) took to go through the tissue to get to the stomach. Seeing what your body has gone through really helps you keep to the doctors orders about food progression.

I have read several posts of people who decided the day after surgery they were hungry and went to MC'D's and had a hamburger! I would'nt want to be them and have to explain that to the surgeon when their band slipped!

oh dear... i wouldnt like to have to answer for that type of behaviour either. its really interesting seeing the surgery. ive watched a few on youtube. very informative. did you read about the lemon juice in plain Water to help get rid of gas pain??

[mrsclooney918 47]

Pre op was 800 cal a day. Basically 2 Protein shakes and a lean cuisine.

Post surgery was week one: liquid, week two: mush, week three: soft foods, week four: normal.

I'll tell you...week 2 the oatmeal tasted like a steak!

[judych 225]

Pre op was 800 cal a day. Basically 2 Protein shakes and a lean cuisine.

Post surgery was week one: Liquid, week two: mush, week three: soft foods, week four: normal.

I'll tell you...week 2 the oatmeal tasted like a steak!

hahaha..i reckon... a big step up from baby food !!!