Mixed Signals or Maybe I Don't Understand?

Tippy2us · July 2, 2011

Hi,

I'm 5 days post op. Doc has me on Clear liquids for 2 weeks then full liquids for 2 weeks. BUT he said yesterday that I can have my Protein drinks with milk. I'm fine with Water because I don't like milk but here's my question. If I can have milk in my Protein shakes now, why can't I have creamy Soups? A creamy broth Soup would be sooooo satisfying to me right now.... Any ideas? Thanks!

Carina · July 3, 2011

All Dr's are different.

I am 6 days post and have been on puree since day 4. Everything that can pass thru a straw is fare game. Yet there are some like yourself who have been told no must be clear liquids....

I get confused. I am doing ok on what I'm on and no pain, nausea or vomiting.

Good luck with it all.

sungbyrd · July 3, 2011

I am 7 days post op. I am trying to switch to full liquids with clear. I can't tolerate clear Water I have to add crystal light. I have found that I can tolerate dryers fruit bars popsicles no sugar added.. I am trying to be careful. I have started on boost drinks but it takes me a whole day to drink 8oz. I dont know how these people are eating meat after the first week and everything. I am taking things slow and I do try something new everyday..happy sipping.

Tippy2us · July 4, 2011

Thanks for the replies. Carina, I added some creamy Soups and I already feel a lot better. I have never had any nausea either, just so sick of the clear liquids......Sungbyrd, I can get down a lot more than 8 oz a day! I can get about 16 oz of a Protein drink down over the course of an hour to an hour and a half. But I agree, how in the world do people eat solids? Wow! I like this so much more than the lap band though, and other than one incision (where the lap band port was removed) I have no pain. That one is a killer though. I was planning on going back to work on Tuesday but I'm going to take at least that day off and maybe Wednesday too. No reason to rush it.

Good luck to both of you and keep in touch!!! :-) I'm going to click to add you as friends...

sungbyrd · July 4, 2011

Going back to work so soon. I walk 3 times a day but I am not up to driving. I will call the doc on tues to see if its okay that I can only get a few oz at a time down. I know that I have needed no insulin shots since my surgery. So I believe this diabetes will be a thing of the past. I will get to where you are soon hopefully.

gonnagetthere · July 5, 2011

I'm three weeks out and am supposed to be able to start soft foods such as refried Beans today. However, I can still only get a few ounces of liquids down. If I drink more it comes back up like reflux. I think some of us just have smaller stomachs now. I was told mine is the size of a walnut. Unfortunately, I'm at a weight loss stall and I believe it is because I'm getting too few calories. Good luck and let us know what your doc says about being able to eat so little.

Going back to work so soon. I walk 3 times a day but I am not up to driving. I will call the doc on tues to see if its okay that I can only get a few oz at a time down. I know that I have needed no insulin shots since my surgery. So I believe this diabetes will be a thing of the past. I will get to where you are soon hopefully.

sungbyrd · July 5, 2011

I talk to the nurs e and she said I have a double staple line.the left side of my stomach is where they used the big instruments. That is why I am sore and can only get liquids down. It will just take longer to heal.

Tippy2us · July 5, 2011

Wow! Well that should send your weight loss to warp speed! I hope it gets better soon though, or you are going to get weak. Really concentrate on getting that Protein down! Way to go walking 3 days a week! I haven't been good about getting on a walking routine, but I have been to the grocery store a couple of times with help, and I drove once. As long as I'm on the pain meds I don't want to drive. I stayed home today and will call the doc about this one painful incision. Sounds like it might be the norm based on posts over on the "lap-band revision" forum. Good luck and keep in touch!

I talk to the nurs e and she said I have a double staple line.the left side of my stomach is where they used the big instruments. That is why I am sore and can only get liquids down. It will just take longer to heal.

sungbyrd · July 5, 2011

I walk 3 times a day. And i am going to concentrate on getting these liquids down.

SueB · July 10, 2011

Every doctor has a different theory, which is why some people have shorter transition periods between liquids, soft foods and solids. I was trying to coach a friend who had surgery but I found that everything I recommended, based on what my doctor had me do, was totally forbidden by her doctor, such as milk and sugar free carnation instant Breakfast. Her doctor totally forbids Protein Shakes of any kind.