Post-op Diet

Sophie · October 14, 2010

Hi All,

I had my surgery done just over a week ago and my doctor has put me on clear liquid diet for the first 2 weeks.... but last night my family had KFC for dinner and without even thinking, i ate a chip. And now im really paranoid because my doc said i cant eat anything at all for the first 2 weeks. I feel fine the day after.

Has anyone had different experiences with their doctor? I'm just wondering if mine is being overly cautious or whether i could have actually done some damage to my surgery?

I was also wondering if anyone could give me any idea's for dinners, ive still got 1 week on Clear liquids and I am soo sick of chicken broth...

Thanks!

Sophie

Jordien · October 15, 2010

I almost did the same thing, just grabbed something out of habit. I think only 1 chip is okay. From what I understood, the stomach needs to heal.. not be jumping all around trying to digest food. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks also.

During my 2nd week, I was also sick of chicken broth. I started adding a little applesauce. The internet said it was a clear liquid. My doc told me (after the fact) that no it wasn't. oops! But it helped me get through. I could only eat half of the little container. (I get the Motts unsweetened for my kids) I also would have a Jello for dinner if I had to. Emeril makes a decent chicken broth and also a beef broth. Some times I'd change it up and have beef broth. (I know, not that creative) There just aren't many choices!

Good luck!

selvester420 · October 15, 2010

dont worry you will be fine im on week 3 and i starting eating thing like applesauce after a week and now i sometimes eat a couple chips and i feel fine, dont worry you wont die

Sophie · October 15, 2010

Thanks for the responses :-)

I'm glad i dont need to worry too much. My doc said if i have anything with particles in it (even orange juice) i will cause a leak... so i got a little worries, but as the day has gone on i feel ok... and i think if i had a problem i'd know about it by now...

I dont think ive ever actually had applesauce before (im australian) but that sounds really good, i'll give it a go...

Thanks again