Question for Dr. C re: Post Op Diet

[GE Mom 0]

I'm really puzzled at the differences among doctors regarding the post op diet. Some of us are on Clear liquids for one week, some for two, some on full liquids for one or two weeks, etc. Since we're all having the same procedure, how do you account for the wide variations in instructions?

It sort of says to me that there is no single right answer. Can you help me understand this? How important is it to stick strictly to what my particular surgeon told me to do? What is the worst that could happen as a result of some post op minor noncompliance (Note: I have not been noncompliant, just contemplated it!)

[ladysplenda 1]

I did two weeks and I lost alot of weight It was hard. Three weeks of Mushies. I could have done mushies longer.

[Trace Curry 1]

I don't have any other explanation other than there is more than one way to skin a cat...of course my way is the right way!

I'm not even going to comment on cheating on your surgeon's diet...I'm not goin' there!

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I'm really puzzled at the differences among doctors regarding the post op diet. Some of us are on Clear Liquids for one week, some for two, some on full liquids for one or two weeks, etc. Since we're all having the same procedure, how do you account for the wide variations in instructions?

It sort of says to me that there is no single right answer. Can you help me understand this? How important is it to stick strictly to what my particular surgeon told me to do? What is the worst that could happen as a result of some post op minor noncompliance (Note: I have not been noncompliant, just contemplated it!)

[GE Mom 0]

Thanks for the response, Dr. C. I haven't departed from my instructions -- but it would sure be easier to comply if I understood the reasons for them.

It's clear that bandsters need to start on Clear Liquids, then progress to pureed/mushy foods, then to small portions of regular foods. But how fast to make that progression, and how long to spend at each step, seems to be so variable. Does it depend on, say, how obese you were to start with, or some other factor?

Thanks for any clarity you can bring to this question.

[sherry matt 0]

I am now on the pre surgery diet....It helps shrink your liver so your surgery will go easier. I had a nightmare that my liver was as big as a basketball, so I started my liquid diet early!!! I don't want any problems when the surgery happens....I am having my surgery on Aug.30th. What ever the Dr. says I do it...They know best, and if you do cheat on the pre-diet I have heard Drs. stop the procedure on the day of surgery....Good luck SherryMatt