Can I have milk?

[lindsaybhill 1]

My Surgery was Tuesday...On the clear liquid diet.. but I just want some milk.... is that like breaking every single rule?? :ph34r:

[sc1586 18]

I got banded wed and I am on milk based Protein Shake milk based pudding... Each surgeon post op is diff though

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Please follow your doctor's guidelines. While I won't pretend to know exactly why your doctor say no to one thing and yes to another, I'll make the guess that your body actually has to do some work to digest milk. And you just had major surgery and it's best not to use those digestive tract muscles before your doctor says.

It can be hard to stick to the rules but they exist for your safety. You need to heal and that will take some time.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Milk is not a clear liquid, so unless your surgeon specifically says you can have milk, no you can't have it.

[Veronica68 81]

Agreed- milk is not a clear liquid and that every doc. is different. I was on Protein Shakes right after surgery. I had no problems. I would suggest that if you are very weak/hungry you ask the doc. about Protein shakes. Congrats on your surgery!

[lindsaybhill 1]

I emailed my nutritionist. There are alot of mixes of people that are on full liquid diets at the same point I am just wondering why 2 weeks of clear liquid?? I live in south Louisiana. broth just doesn't have enough flavor lol!

[SandyM 1,956]

Wow 2 wks clear liq? That's rough

[Yadiordz 346]

Wow 2 weeks that is kind of extreme, I will feel like you if was me , my doctor said 1 day clear liquid after surgery and three weeks full liquids after including milk fat free or low fat , but you have to follows you doctor instructions all doctors are different with these diets after surgery good luck

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Milk isn't a clear liquid. It might sound silly to you but your dr has reasons for the rules he or she sets forth. I followed my doctors rules to the letter.... And I was very successfull. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck to you.

[Rojasanoll 920]

i drank nonfat

[Jasie 17]

I'm on a 2 week liquid diet as well. IT SUCKS LOL

Good luck we'll get through it.

[Gardnergirl2 96]

My doctor wanted make sure I was eating solids 1 week post op. they are all so so different.

[Rojasanoll 920]

I drink a 8 oz glass of lowfat or 2% every other day.