Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hey everyone, I have a quick question. ...what were your doctors orders as far as diet after surgery? I had my surgery on 6/13, was put on Clear Liquids from day 1-10, soft foods such as yogurt, pudding and cream of Soups day 10-20, then mashed up baby like food from day 20-30.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

When I leave the hospital after surgery, I will be on full liquids including Protein Shakes and strained creamy Soups for three weeks. After three weeks it's on to pureed foods for two weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Week 1 Clear Liquids: Crystal Light, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jell-o, broth, Propel, de-caffeinated tea/coffee

Week 2 Full Liquids: Protein Drink, milk, Greek yogurt (no fruit), blended Soups, thin oatmeal, cream of wheat, vegetable juice, thin applesauce, grits, hot chocolate, fudgesicles, pudding (all sugar free)

Week 3 Soft Foods: eggs, natural nut butters, soft baked fish (cod, tilapia, whitefish), mashed potatoes, low-fat soft cheeses (cottage, string, sliced), canned vegetables or fresh cooked to mush, canned fruit in own juice, bananas

Week 4 Soft Solid Foods: Canned tuna blended with mayo, seafood, egg salad, low Fiber cold cereals (ie Cheerios), crackers (Ritz, graham or saltine)

Week 5 Solid Foods: Thin shaved deli meat (chicken or turkey), Tofu, soft Beans, Soup (no beef), avocado, melons

Week 6 Solid Foods: Protein Bars, spinach, romaine or iceberg lettuce, high fiber cereals, brown rice, quinoa, stir fry vegetables, steam cooked frozen vegetables, whole wheat tortilla

Week 7 Solid Foods: Soft fruits without skin, ground meats (turkey, chicken, lean beef)

Week 8 Solid Foods: Moist baked chicken or turkey, soft cooked wheat Pasta, raw crunchy fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, kale, Swiss chard, collards greens

Month 6: Steak and pork (ie: pork chop)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I bought food from my clinic which has alot of choices. So Protein Drinks and Soups, mostly they wanted me to get in 2fluids for every Protein drink. I didn't get alot in but at 2 weeks I could go to soft foods but I could also start eating protein chips from our clinic which are really good and crackers and such with tuna. That stage is 2-6 weeks. I am one month in and have added some other thinks to my diet. Tonight I had turkey meatballs and they went down well. Egg salad is another favorite. I read another person on here does a glass of skim milk in the am and pm and that has really helped me. Easiest thing for me to get down is a glass of milk and I started that around week 1. Good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×