Post-Op Diet Progression

[sid_n_reagans_mommy 114]

Would anybody care to share with me your post-op diet from your surgeon??

[MinaT 669]

After clears 9 days, I am on liquid diet for 5 weeks - then I go to pureed (not sure how many weeks of that) then soft then regulars.

I would definitely find out what your surgeon's suggestions are first before comparing with someone else. Most people that had surgery the same day as me have been on pureeds a while and are a lot more advanced in their diet.

[karenb4729 309]

Here is a link to my Doctor's requirements for the sleeve - http://www.northwestobesitysurgery.com/pdf/sleeve-gastrectomy-diet.pdf

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I'm on what my surgeon calls "full modified liquids" for the next 4 weeks (give or take). That includes all Clear Liquids (waters, Jello, broths...any liquid you can see through is considered "clear"), as well as things that aren't "clear," but are liquid, or liquid-like...sugar-free puddings, Protein Shakes, Protein Powder mixes, cream Soups (they may need to be strained to get any little chunks out before drinking), THIN Cream of Wheat/Rice/etc, WHIPPED cottage cheese (I have to thin this with a little sugar-free fruit juice). My instructions are to ensure I get 60-80 grams of Protein (through protein shakes, powder mixes, Gelatin 20, etc), then I can add non-protein items, such as pudding. I have a schedule that runs hourly (essentially), alternating between 8 ounces of Water, and a "food" (protein shake, broth, pudding, etc). So far its working really well. I've been able to get more than the minimum amount of protein in, and well more than the minimum amount of water (at least 64 ounces). Hopefully your surgeon/practice has some diet guidelines they can provide to you, as well. (I went through the program at Beth Israel Deaconess, in Boston...is an amazing program, with lots of support, both pre- and post-op. Best of everything to you!

[sid_n_reagans_mommy 114]

Thanks for the responses!! I had surgery in Mexico an I was given a post-op diet. It feels like I'm going to be on liquids forever! Lol but I guess we all are!

[Gene1970 179]

It really depends on the Dr. I was on clears for 2 days post op, then on soft foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce and the like for 4 more days. On day 7 I was allowed to add in deli chicken or turkey, canned chicken, any seafood, soft cooked veggies, canned fruits, Babybel cheese, oatmeal, etc... about the only restriction I have is to stay away from red meat, Pasta, rice, and potatoes until 2 months. When I had my 1 week meeting with the Dr. he just said to progress my diet as I felt comfortable but at 2 months everything would be completely healed and I could eat just about anything.

[Spirit Fire 115]

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<div>This is the general guideline I was given by my NUT.</div>

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<div><strong>Phase I Clear Liquids</strong> (Weeks 1 and 2)</div>

<div>IsoPure</div>

<div>Broth</div>

<div>SF popsicles</div>

<div>water, Decaf tea</div>

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<div>runny Protein shakes<br />

Low-fat Soups (strained / pureed)<br />

runny cream of wheat<br />

Non-fat milk<br />

Sugar free/fat free ice cream</div>

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<div><font color="#328712"><b>Phase III Puree</b></font><span> </span>(Week 4 and possibly 5 -- 600 - 700 calories)</div>

<div>Baby food<br />

sugar free/fat free pudding<br />

pureed cooked meats with broth<br />

pureed cooked beans<br />

low fat cottage cheese<br />

nonfat yogurt<br />

low fat mashed potatoes *<br />

pureed cooked veggies *<br />

unsweetened pureed fruit *</div>

<div>* add Protein powder</div>

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<div><font color="#fa7a00"><b>Phase IV Soft foods </b></font>things that can be mashed with a fork<span> </span> (Week 5, possibly 6 -- (700-800 calories)</div>

<div>scrambled eggs<br />

steamed or poached fish<br />

low fat cheese / string cheese<br />

skinless chopped or ground meat<br />

soft canned fruit<br />

well cooked veggies</div>

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<div><font color="#3665ee"><b>Phase V Regular Diet</b></font><span> </span>(Begin week 6, 7 or when ready -- 800-900 calories)</div>

3 meals, 1-2 Snacks or 5 small meals the first few months<br />

each meal 4-6 oz (always start meal with eating protein)<br />

High Protein, Low Fat, Low Carb and avoiding simple carbs (concentrated sugar), alcohol<br />

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[Spirit Fire 115]

Sorry -- posted formatting -- I will fix and repost!

[Spirit Fire 115]

This is the general guideline I was given by my NUT.</div>

Phase I Clear Liquids (Weeks 1 and 2)

Zero Carb Isopure Drink (Nature's Best) Per 1 bottle - Calories: 160kcal | Fat: 0.00g | Carbs: 0.00g | Protein: 40.00g

Clear broth

SF popsicles

Water, Decaf tea

Phase II Full Liquids (Week 3 -- 500-600 calories)

runny Protein Shakes

Low-fat Soups (strained / pureed)

runny cream of wheat

Non-fat milk

Sugar free/fat free ice cream

Phase III Puree (Week 4 and possibly 5 -- 600 - 700 calories)

Baby food

sugar free/fat free pudding

pureed cooked meats with broth

pureed cooked Beans

low fat cottage cheese

nonfat yogurt

low fat mashed potatoes *

pureed cooked veggies *

unsweetened pureed fruit *

* add Protein powder

Phase IV Soft foods -- things that can be mashed with a fork (Week 5, possibly 6 -- (700-800 calories)

scrambled eggs

steamed or poached fish

low fat cheese / string cheese

skinless chopped or ground meat

soft canned fruit

well cooked veggies

Phase V Regular Diet (Begin week 6, 7 or when ready -- 800-900 calories)

3 meals, 1-2 Snacks or 5 small meals the first few months

each meal 4-6 oz (always start meal with eating protein)

High Protein, Low Fat, Low Carb and avoiding simple carbs (concentrated sugar), alcohol

Add one new food and record intolerance