Post Op Diet Stages

[Hauntie 5]

I'm noticing some differences in post op diet stages. I had my surgery on the 18th. I was on Water only post op day 1, clear fluids post op day 2, started Protein Shakes, cream Soup (tomato only), pudding and yogurt on post op day 3.. I'm not having any problem meeting my Protein or fluid goals. I'm on this until my MD apt on 8/2. After that I can add solid protein - chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, low fat cheese. No fruits, grains or vegetables - even if finely chopped or pureed. I'll be on this stage until I'm cleared to start a regular diet, hopefully by the end of August. Does anyone else have this restrictive a diet plan?

[MinaT 669]

All surgeons are different.

I got my first taste of Water the day after surgery. I was on clears almost a week then 5 weeks of Full liquids. Tomato Soup was NOT allowed at all because of the acidity and the carb count.

I then went to pureed food. This was very very hard on me. Everything was rough on me. If I didn't puree it well I was in extreme pain.

Soft foods, I stayed on pureed during that and though I'm suppose to be on regular food, I still stay more to the soft.

I haven't had bread, I keep my carbs between 20-40. Since I'm off liquids and quit having Soup and I quit the sugar-free puddings etc. my carb count has dropped a bit and I'm about 20-25 grams of Protein a day. It definitely stopped my stall.

Best of luck to you and I hope you find each new phase easy. I still am only capable of getting in 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup of food in at a time and I'm heading towards 2 months out on August 4th.

[faith2911 4]

I was sleeved on the 13th and I was on Clear Liquids for a week. Now I am on full liquids for two weeks. Next, is pureed foods for four weeks. Then, soft solids for four weeks and finally, solids.

I won't eat solids until the end of September, I think. I don't know how I am going to make it because I am struggling with full liquids.

[birmcarmen 4]

Congratulations!!!! Hope you recovery quickly.