I made a HUGE mistake and God Willing I will learn form it. Ate food 10 days Post-Op

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Unfortunately it is not very quickly that one is aware of a leak... Even doctors do not discover the leak for some time in many cases.

It's scary and leaks do horrible damage during the time they are left untreated.

[lizv123 389]

Unfortunately it is not very quickly that one is aware of a leak... Even doctors do not discover the leak for some time in many cases.

It's scary and leaks do horrible damage during the time they are left untreated.

^Exactly. It took me about 2 weeks to feel it and another week and a half to diagnose it. In that time the hospital asked me 3 times if I wanted to be read my last rites...rights?.. I dunno I'm not a religious person. In that time I developed pneumonia and a partially collapsed lung.

Either way you look at it, this is a major surgery. Not everyone makes mistakes, I almost died before I got the chance and nothing will keep you on track like a near death experience. Also, I didn't have any typical leak symptoms. I had chest pain. No fever, the only nausea I had was from the pain meds they tried to give me to fix it.

If you've made a mistake, and are still concerned, call your doctor. Any surgeon worth a damn has a number for somebody on call. Explain the situation and see what they say.

And it's not the portions that are the problem, it's the food itself. A tiny piece of something "solid" (as small as a seed from a strawberry) can get stuck in your suture line, start an abscess, and pry apart your staples. Your stomach has no pain receptors, so if you feel it at all it will be felt as nausea.

I have to ask though, you did restock on Protein drinks, broth, ect before the storm right?

[mamawendy 2]

I really think you will be fine. If you research the post surgery diet you will see there is nothing consistent. I ate solid food on day three per doctors orders. Of course only two volume ounces. I have had zero problems and at 12

Weeks have lost 64 pounds. Please don't worry yourself.

[rxkid2384 28]

i will try my best not to worry but its really hard. the head dietician told me today that i have nothing to worry about because i feel no pain. and i have no fever. so hopefully i will be ok God willing. thanks for the support

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Can we back off on the guy? He realizes he needs to stop. Everybody has scared him enough.

Please do not forget that some docs allow their patients to begin in eating real food very soon after surgery. Some are more cautious.

Also' date=' we do not know what his situation was with regards to his ability for "preparation" so passing judgement on his commitment or lack of is again, over the top. And maybe I'm missing something but I did not get the impression that he was unable to control his "obsession".

Once again, somebody posts looking for support and they get attacked and/or scared to death.[/quote']

Amen Dana! There's a way to get a point across without sounding judgmental or condescending. The average person begins to shut down at that point and the feedback no longer behooves anyone.

[Huntingnurse 510]

Dont let anyone scare you or make you feel bad. If you feel ok still then you didnt hurt anything. I attempted solids two weeks out (chewed extremely well to the point of puree) and im still doing great.

[rxkid2384 28]

thanks yes i still feel ok and i dont have any pain and no fever

[amytug 996]

Also, please stop calling yourself stupid. (Hug)

[jamie79 0]

You will be ok' date=' if you are still worried call your doc as soon as possible and I'm sure he/she will reassure you that you are ok. my Dr put me on mushies after 1week, soft foods after 2 weeks and regular foods after 4 weeks. All drs are different so I cant say what's right or wrong, but know you are going to be fine![/quote']

Hello I will like to know what to eat for the soft diet I start tomorrow with mines

[VSG_me 184]

Hello I will like to know what to eat for the soft diet I start tomorrow with mines

Different things I eat are cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, cooked egg mashed up really good (and chew it up good!), pudding, Jello, cottage cheese, yoplait greek yogurt, laughing cow soft cheese wedges, no sugar added applesauce, grits, refried Beans with a little sour cream and cheese, and Soup. Also veggies cooked really well so that they are soft to mash up. I put butter, salt, and any seasoning I like. I have also had tuna from the can with a little mayo and egg mixed in.

Always check with your doctor first because each doctor is different. My Dr allowed these things. Hope this helps!

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Different things I eat are cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, cooked egg mashed up really good (and chew it up good!), pudding, Jello, cottage cheese, yoplait greek yogurt, laughing cow soft cheese wedges, no sugar added applesauce, grits, refried Beans with a little sour cream and cheese, and Soup. Also veggies cooked really well so that they are soft to mash up. I put butter, salt, and any seasoning I like. I have also had tuna from the can with a little mayo and egg mixed in.

Always check with your doctor first because each doctor is different. My Dr allowed these things. Hope this helps!

That pretty much covers everything I ate during the soft stage.....oh wait, I did eat guacamole too.