I don't understand the post op 2 week diet

[hopingtolose2013 81]

I am 6 days out. I don t understand why I can have processed cream of whatever and broth and yogurt but you can't have fresh blended up fruit or eggs. I need something more than Soup. I know its tmi but my belly can tell there is no substance coming in...so I'm having trouble with diarrhea...which doesn't help my fluids! I want an egg or some refried Beans and my nut said no!

[marfar7 1,533]

Me either. not understanding why I can't blend up a smoothie in my blender and drink it (liquids are whatever you can get thru a straw, or so I was told once). I would even add a scoop of Protein powder. But dr says no. No fresh fruits/veggies until the 3rd month.

liquid is liquid is liquid, or so I see it. But you'd better listen to your dr. Don't want any complications (like a leak at your staple line from adding food too fast). They have as much education s they do for a reason.

[KitKat40 100]

I just came home yesterday & my surgeon says he wants me on Clear Liquids with protien for a week & then I can have full liquids for another week .. Slowly

[hopingtolose2013 81]

What?? Three months? ??? Omg! I can have some of them after two weeks!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

My doctor told me to do liquids for a few days and then move to puree. If I tolerate that then I was to move to mushy foods right after that. I was told to eat only 1 new food at a time though. I have had absolutely no trouble with this. My bougie was a size 36 if yours was smaller that may be why he is so conservative. So you should listen to your doctor. Good luck to you!!

[hopingtolose2013 81]

I guess I'm so confused bc I was given two diets. One from the hospiyal program and one from my dr. My dr. Said ok to juicing...his nut also said ok to refried Beans. However, I don't trust her. The hospital nut said no to all. I just wish I could understand how all that processed stuff was better for me than juiced fruit, eggs, and cooked well beans. I could take it better if I understood why all dr are different. I'm one that needs to rationalize it...and I can't rationalize being flushed of fluids bc I can only have processed Soups, broth, and yogurt. I know this will end in one week!!!

[Jillybeans58 17]

I just came home yesterday & my surgeon says he wants me on clear liquids with protien for a week & then I can have full liquids for another week .. Slowly

I am same....I had Monday and I can't have anything but clear liquids until I see him on Tuesday!

[KitKat40 100]

Jillybean58 how r u feeling

[TexasRed1978 17]

Count yourself lucky. My surgeon requires 3 weeks of liquids only. And he means liquids, no jell-o, no yogurt, no pudding, no purees, etc. His definition of liquids is anything that can go through a strainer easy; no lumps, no bumps. I have 4 more days to go! Of course he also said that in 6,000 procedures he's only had 2 patients with leaks, so I trust him.

[ms.k 20]

^{I am 2 weeks out and am able to eat chicken, tuna, eggs, yogurt, fruit, pretty much anything. I had a bite of a burger today too.}

[KitKat40 100]

^{I am 2 weeks out and am able to eat chicken' date=' tuna, eggs, yogurt, fruit, pretty much anything. I had a bite of a burger today too. [/sup']}

^{Wow every doctor is so different}

[snsgreeneyedgirl 65]

I feel so bad I had my surgery Monday. Tuesday @ lunch I was cleared for clear liquids and Wednesday morning I went to purees. Im on purees for 3 weeks, but I can't imagine being on liquids for that long. Although I will say its hard to get your H2O in when you can't have Water 30 minutes before or after eating. So much timing and scheduling to make sure you get everything you need.

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

I feel so bad I had my surgery Monday. Tuesday @ lunch I was cleared for clear liquids and Wednesday morning I went to purees. Im on purees for 3 weeks' date=' but I can't imagine being on liquids for that long. Although I will say its hard to get your H2O in when you can't have Water 30 minutes before or after eating. So much timing and scheduling to make sure you get everything you need.[/quote']

Not drinking is awful. I am having a hard time with scheduling around it.

[snsgreeneyedgirl 65]

Not drinking is awful. I am having a hard time with scheduling around it.

I try to follow this...

7am -8am (8 oz h2o + MTV & B12) pain meds if needed.

8:30am - Breakfast

9:30am - 8oz h2o

10:30am - 3oz Protein shake

11:00am - 8oz h2o

12:30 - lunch (after lunch I take a nap)

2:30 - 8oz h2o

3:30 - 8oz h2o

4:30 - 3oz h2o

5:30 - 8oz h2o

7pm - dinner

8pm - 8oz h2o (MTV & IRON)

9pm - 8oz h2o + pain meds if needed

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I am 6 days out. I don t understand why I can have processed cream of whatever and broth and yogurt but you can't have fresh blended up fruit or eggs. I need something more than Soup. I know its tmi but my belly can tell there is no substance coming in...so I'm having trouble with diarrhea...which doesn't help my fluids! I want an egg or some refried Beans and my nut said no!

There is method to their madness. First of all, fruits are a 'treat', natural sugar or not, it's sugar, and many have little seeds that can get lodged in that line of staples inside you gut. Not fun, I'm sure of it. An egg will be soon, but from what I understand many people have a hard time with them, some for a while, some forever. Be patient, and take it from someone who has NOT had diarrhea since surgery, enjoy being able to go......I've had the other problem since about week 3, that is over 3 years now. All this Protein, sure does get me and a lot of others on here. You may WANT something more, but you aren't going to die of starvation, I assure you. You do not NEED anything more than what your doctor or dietitian tells you you can have.