Post-Op Transition Back to Food -- SLOW!

[jemmie621 2]

Just wondering if anyone else's doctor is as strict and slow-progressing back to solid foods as mine. Here is my plan to follow:

post-op: Clear liquids only first 5 days

Then, 2 weeks of Protein shakes only

Then, 2 weeks of mushies (no carbs)

Then finally, solid foods (minimal carbs only from veggies and fruits)

My doctor's practice also is very strict on limiting most all carbs, promoting the most successful weight loss.

I don't mind this plan, as I truly value my doctor's and nutritionist's knowledge and desire to see me succeed. I am just curious as to other's plans to follow since it seems that many here eat mushy and solid food much sooner after surgery.

Jessica

sleeved: 2/11/13

[Takingcontrol 467]

Your right...everyone's doctor's are different. I was cleared for real food after 2 weeks & have had no problems. Best advice is to follow what YOUR doctor says! Good luck!

[Jubile3 1]

Hi Jessica,

I was sleeved on 2/11 too! I am on clears and Protein Shakes on tues my dr is going to introduce more foods not sure exactly what yet. RU hungry?

[sbelle3072 25]

I was released from the hospital yesterday and can have cream Soups, yogurt, pudding, milk, crm of wheat, Protein Shakes, etc. Big change from preop! Yum!

[pottergirl 261]

I am starting my 5th week and starting solid food...many is ok...I did the ricotta cheese bake...Chili...Greek yogurt....

[Jubile3 1]

WOW! Really goes to show u how different each dr is! I am feeling very hungry on the clears n the Protein Shakes I cant wait to add more food in!

[cartmansnj 105]

I was two weeks on liquids and now two weeks on pureed food. I think I liked the liquids better. : (

[moregoodtimes 331]

I was two weeks on liquids and now two weeks on pureed food. I think I liked the liquids better. : (

Why?? Whats the problem? I had 3 weeks of Clear Liquids plus shakes.. Have spent the last two days making a grocery list to be ready for food this coming wednesday. What should i be prepared for? :/

[cartmansnj 105]

I dont know. I just dont enjoy the pureed stuff. It is difficult to think of things to eat. I am also afraid of not being able to tolerate something or to eat too much or too quickly. With liquids it seems to be pretty easy and I dont have to put much thought into it. I know what to do and what I can have. I am sure it will get better. Just how I am feeling in the beginning of the pureed stage.

[moregoodtimes 331]

I dont know. I just dont enjoy the pureed stuff. It is difficult to think of things to eat. I am also afraid of not being able to tolerate something or to eat too much or too quickly. With liquids it seems to be pretty easy and I dont have to put much thought into it. I know what to do and what I can have. I am sure it will get better. Just how I am feeling in the beginning of the pureed stage.

Ah.. But that may be a good thing! Sounds like food is not the top priority anymore! I so hope i have to eat out of necessity rather than joy. Thanks for responding.

[cartmansnj 105]

No problem. Let me know how you make out. I am still looking for pureed recipes that look good to me. Have found a few that I will have to try.

[BB145 34]

I was sleeved 2/12. I had to do clear liquids until I was tolerating them well. I started full liquids today. Protein Shakes are no problem, strained and thinned f/f cream Soups are kinda making my stomach hurt so I'm thinking I'm not quite ready. I'm going to hold off on that for another couple of days and try again. I do the full liquid thing for 2 weeks. Then blended/pureed foods for two weeks. And then soft Proteins for 2 weeks and then slowly start to incorporate everything else as tolerted. My doc really encourages listening to your body and advancing as tolerated within reason. Today is the first day I've been "hungry", but I think it's more that I want to chew something and am head hungry. I dreamed about food last night. LOL I think also the gas moving around kinda feels like hunger pangs.

[maharet111 544]

I was sleeved 2/12. I had to do clear liquids until I was tolerating them well. I started full liquids today. Protein Shakes are no problem, strained and thinned f/f cream Soups are kinda making my stomach hurt so I'm thinking I'm not quite ready. I'm going to hold off on that for another couple of days and try again. I do the full liquid thing for 2 weeks. Then blended/pureed foods for two weeks. And then soft Proteins for 2 weeks and then slowly start to incorporate everything else as tolerted. My doc really encourages listening to your body and advancing as tolerated within reason. Today is the first day I've been "hungry", but I think it's more that I want to chew something and am head hungry. I dreamed about food last night. LOL I think also the gas moving around kinda feels like hunger pangs.

My doctor is the same way. He wants me to use this time to relearn how to eat and feel satisfied. I honestly think for me I am better with this tighter restrictions.

[jemmie621 2]

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Not hungry at all. I know when there are rumbles in my stomach that it is just gas bubbles.