Restrictions post op

[fnika12 32]

Well I feel like I need to chew something. The liquids are driving me crazy. I can't go in the family room because of all the good food that's out there. I don't understand. I see different post op diets. Maybe some one can also explain why 2 weeks of liquids.

[Kimmy89 24]

Well I feel like I need to chew something. The liquids are driving me crazy. I can't go in the family room because of all the good food that's out there. I don't understand. I see different post op diets. Maybe some one can also explain why 2 weeks of liquids.

I haven't even had an appetite since surgery! But I think I'm going to burn out on liquids very quickly.

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I had 4 weeks of liquids after surgery, so it could be worse than your 2 weeks

The reason is because your stomach has been sutured, manipulated, and wounded. If you don't follow your post op diet exactly, you are putting yourself at very high risk for complications such as ripping stitches in your stomach.

Your stomach needs time to heal.

[fnika12 32]

Thanks. Now that I know I will make sure I follow

[chasingadream 1,311]

I had 2 weeks liquid pre-op and 2 weeks liquid post-op...and no doubt about it....IT STUNK ....but hang in there...you can and WILL do it....and believe me, you will LOVE. LOVE, LOVE mushies (if thats what comes next for you). It made me realize how good food actually tastes after its over.

No doubt about it, its hard! Hang in there...you're doing great!

[line-dancer 810]

this is the hard part for sure hang in there you will be glad you did. Get all the food you shouldnt eat out of the house and if you hve kids and hubby I am sure they could losse a few pounds also. They can eat the junk at school, friends house, in the back yard anywhere that you dont see it or hear it that kind of support is priceless good luck you'll make it.My kitchen looks like we need to go to the food bank lol

[kibelcher 3]

I totally understand. I was banded Oct. 18. I had 1 week liquid pre-op and 2 week liquid post op. I finished week 1 post op. No tummy upset or anything. I go back to doctor tomorrow for my post op visit. Hope he lets me move on to mushies. I have noticed on some of the posts that they get to start mushies after 1 week post op. I am soooo sick of liquids.

[Kathytej 134]

Well I feel like I need to chew something. The liquids are driving me crazy. I can't go in the family room because of all the good food that's out there. I don't understand. I see different post op diets. Maybe some one can also explain why 2 weeks of liquids.

Well I had 3 weeks of liquids, and it is necessary because you stomach is healing, you don't want to give your body more work than what is necesary to heal. Try meditation to calm down there are good guided meditations in youtube.