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I'm a week out and I ate mashed potatoes (oooops). No side affects. My tummy liked it. What should I do? Have my post op check up on Thursday .

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lol! today I got a list of stuff not to do post-op, and that was one lol! Glad to hear that you did ok, but I would not chance it again :rolleyes:

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Be careful you don't get food stuck in your staple line. Doc's have you on a special diet to help prevent leaks by eating the wrong foods at the wrong time. ;)

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You have to really be careful to exercise discipline. You've only just started and you have a long way ahead of you for that restrictive diet. Sometimes something's wont make you sick but it can cause damage to your sleeve. Just like the breads, pastas, rice.. You may tolerate them but they could cause an obstruction. I wish you the best of luck & happy healing!

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So you ate mashed potatoes, and thankfully, nothing has happened. That's really good, but from here on out, stick with your post op. It would be a real shame to have complications after having worked so hard, and been through so much to get to this point. Talk with your doctor to get more suggestions on what you can have, and make sure you finish healing. I've seen others on the board talk about major complications when they skipped ahead on their eating plans, and I would hate to see you going through the same pain and suffering that they have. Good luck!

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I wouldn't worry. I ate mashed potatoes in the hospital 2 days post op. my doctors releases us on mushie diet.

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I say ditto to what all they said! Try to exercise discipline. It's not easy, but practice makes perfect. Good luck!

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I'm glad you didn't have any pain behind it. Please be cautious your mind will tell you stuff like HMMM I WONDER WHAT ELSE WILL GO DOWN THAT EASILY.....trust me been there done that got a T--shirt lol

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I'm glad you didn't have any pain behind it. Please be cautious your mind will tell you stuff like HMMM I WONDER WHAT ELSE WILL GO DOWN THAT EASILY.....trust me been there done that got a T--shirt lol

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Now I'm paranoid ill have a leak now. I'm one of those people that google symptoms and worry to death that, that's what I have. I'm really sad now :(

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I wouldn't be nervous or afraid...you're most likely okay but skipping your diet progression constantly and eating as you did before the surgery. Everyone stumbles a bit but you just have to do better the next day. I am 4 months out or so and I decided to eat a spoonful of ice cream a few weeks ago... BIG MISTAKE. But I learned from it and move forward doing better the next day.

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Girl you ain't got a leak! Stop that mess in your head and stop that over googling.... from one worrywart to another! lol I DID have a leak and didn't do anything wrong. My staple slipped and opened because my skin necrocted away from the suture line. Schtuff happens... but feel bettter... I'm here to claim that 1% of the population that I've read (yes by googling) of who this happens to! (stop googling! and smile mama!)

Follow your diet and stop worrying on this one time..... but follow your dr's orders. He gives them for good reasons... ok? Hugs

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