Fair2bslimLady 72 Posted November 4, 2012 Hi guys, well the Nut at my hospital is not too familiar with VSG and they just started doing the sleeve due to new doctors, she is really good but I just dont feel that she can guide me. She gave me a lot of printed information from online and also kept calling it the gastric instead of the sleeve. Any information will help, I want to know how my weeks should go and what goes on step by step with each new week, with fluids and meals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
on the way to the new me 18 Posted November 4, 2012 Every doctor is different. I am not fond of my NUT but she is in with my doctor who i love so i am going to trust her for now. I have a 2 week diet and post-op I do Clear Liquids for 4 days, than full liquids for 2 weeks, soft food for a week than onto food. My NUT just printed everything out for me too. I'm suppose to go back a month after surgery but I. Think I'm going to try and find a new NUT. Good Luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Me Wanna~Be 56 Posted November 4, 2012 I have seen this and not quite understanding the difference between clear liquids and full liquids. I'm only just beginning my journey but am trying to do as much reading as I can so I know what to expect. Also I have seen a couple times in the past few days that after surgery we can't drink thru a straw, do you know why? Thanks in advance for your help :} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdoactv 218 Posted November 4, 2012 Mini, Ive heard the straw thing is because of the air you take in sucking through the straw compared to sipping. Clear liquids are things u can "see" thru. Broths, Jello, some juices or drink mixes,water, teas. Full liquids are things like shakes, pudding, yogurt(no fruit bits), cream or strained Soups, ect. 1 on the way to the new me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Me Wanna~Be 56 Posted November 4, 2012 rdoactv, that's what I was thinking but I wanted to make sure my thinking was correct. I'm going to be in big trouble with the not using the straw thing. I have sever arthritis and have found using the big plastic tumblers with the screw on tops are easiest for me to hang onto without spilling, they all have straws :{. will have to work on finding a new cup. Thanks again for your help :} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites