When Did You Start Full Solids?

[MissErni31 0]

Hello all!

I was just wondering when everyone graduated from mushies to solid food. Tomorrow is four weeks post-op for me, and I haven't attempted solids yet. I have not had any complications or problems with any mushies that I've tried (except I had some Soup that was too rich and gave me some wicked gas!) What are some good foods to try for my first solids in about seven weeks?

[wildrose1966 396]

Did you not get instructions from your surgeons office. I can't really give advice as my banding isn't until Sept, but I received a 2 inch thick manual of all the do's and don't including a day by day, week by week eating instructions, including what was and was not allowed at the various stages of my recovery. I am guessing it will be my bible. I would be on the phone with your dr's office immediatly regarding your meal requirements.

[jen_1381 446]

I did surgery, then 2 days of water/protein drinks, 2 weeks of full liquids, 2 weeks of mushies, and then onto regular foods. My "regular" foods consist only of Protein, fruit, and veggies. The key with trying new foods is to introduce them one at a time, in case you have a bad feeling after one you'll know which one it was. I'm trying to find ways to spice up my eating plan, but I've kept it pretty basic so far.

[MissErni31 0]

The nutritionist at the hospital did give me info, but I was curious what worked for other people. Each surgeon's office varies so much.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Hello all!

I was just wondering when everyone graduated from mushies to solid food. Tomorrow is four weeks post-op for me, and I haven't attempted solids yet. I have not had any complications or problems with any mushies that I've tried (except I had some Soup that was too rich and gave me some wicked gas!) What are some good foods to try for my first solids in about seven weeks?

hey miss,

I did 2 week liquid pre op and then 2 week liquid post op. i started mushies 3 weeks after surgery. 1 month post op, dr okay real foods as tolerated. (i am delving into real food slowly and going slow.)

[Summerrain 520]

Hello all!

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My post op instructions are one week of liquids, one week of mushies, third week introduce solids . I didn't introduce solids till close to the end of my third week as I was too scared to try solids and personally felt I wasn't ready for solids.

A few days ago I did try some bread and my first tiny bite was fine, my second bite I was distracted and down it went when I realised opppps I didn't chew that well and it was to big a bite and boy did I feel it. So for now bread is off my list.

Wishing you well!

[lalaj 108]

6 weeks post op

[ElizabethAnne 40]

At the beginning of my 4th week, I started a low-calorie, portion-controlled diet.

[honk 780]

1) 7 days Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes

2) 7 days full liquids (tomato soup) and Protein shakes

3) 7 days smooth mushies (yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta)

4) 7 days firm mushies (canned chicken/tuna, egg whites

5 Solids (Hurray!!!!!)