how after surgery

[Princess Diana 4]

How long after surgery does the dr say its ok to eat solid food please reply

[Randydec27 23]

My doc says 6 to 8 weeks to eat reg food and I am working his program 4 1/2 weeks out and I am down 40 lbs

[PdxMan 4,292]

Everyone is going to be different on this. And what do you qualify as a "solid" food? Steak, chicken, tuna ... bread, Pasta, rice?

I am a sweller, meaning, my stomach (inside) was very swollen for a few weeks. I was only able to drink about 8 oz of water/protein shake the first few days. Broths were my friend but then after a week I moved to purees, but still very thin. 6 weeks out, I was still solidly on purees and Soups. 8 weeks saw me practically liquifying tuna with ranch, but I was able to add soft cheeses. As time went on, I added less ranch.

Without giving you my entire food diary, the bottom line is that you progress as your body sees fit. I was so swollen I could barely drink while you will read stories from people who had no problem drinking 32 oz then next day. Those folks will progress quicker than folks like me.

What you have to know, though, is that you will return to normal eating. I am coming up on 20 months out and I have been able to eat anything and everything (smaller portions) since about 8 months out.

Good luck. Keep reading the forum and post any questions you have.