Post Fill Diet Questions

[RyanZ 0]

So my Dr. puts me on a liquid diet for 6 days. I've attached a image of what he tells us to do. Now normally I just do the first day of Clear liquids then basically shorten each step by a day. What are ya'lls thoughts on this and what do ya'll do after getting filled.

Also he told me to never chew gum after the surgery and I have not since my surgery date almost 3 years ago. Is that true?

[Pittsburgher 261]

After a fill I am on Protein shakes for 2 days, then cottage cheese, yogurt, oatmeal for 2 days then regular diet. This is how my DR does it but everyones DR is diffrent.

As far as the gum goes, I chew gum everyday, I asked my surgeon if it was ok she said dont swallow it. But again diffrent Dr's have diffrent rules.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Your doctor is a little extreme but he's the boss. My doc just says 24 hours liquids.

Docs don't want you to chew gum since it's not digestible in a short period of time and if you swallow it, it may get stuck in the stoma causing you to go to the ER. I've never chewed gum as a habit or daily routine so this was never a problem for me.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

after a fill my orders are 2 days liquid, 2days mushies and than regular. but it is important to follow your doctor's orders to your best of abilities. if you have a problem with his order take it up with him. explain the reason you have the problem. most doctors will work with you.