post- op food ideas?

[Valerie R. 50]

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. I want to make sure to have the right foods in the house. Yes, the doc gave me a grocery list and menu ideas, but I'd love to hear it from you guys on what I should have in the house. What did you eat right away, what worked and what didn't?

Thanks!!

[HHHappy 225]

Peppermint tea saved me right after surgery. I couldn't eat anything cold. Low sodium chicken broth with powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Protein powder. nectar lemon tea and fuzzy navel Protein powders. Crystal light individual packets to mix with the Nectars.

[Recycled 2,182]

Nothing....!!! You're not going to "eat" anything right away. Maybe clear or maybe full liquids, but that is about it for a couple of weeks.

[Sarahjane79 397]

Nothing....!!! You're not going to "eat" anything right away. Maybe clear or maybe full liquids, but that is about it for a couple of weeks.

I don't want to speak for anyone, but I have a feeling that's what the OP means.

[marfar7 1,533]

I was on full liquids for 4 weeks (started Protein shakes + Water the day after while in the hospital). I could have 1oz shake every hour, 0 calories drinks (like Crystal Lite, Powerade 0 ,etc), sf Jello, sf puddings, cream soups/broth, sf popsicles, yogurt, and runny cream of wheat. I was terrified of getting a leak so I didn't even eat Jello for fear it was too solid for a couple weeks. Then I got hungry. So very hungry...

If I never see another cup of split pea Soup (of course put into the food processor to get out the lumps) again it'll be too soon. On day 7, I felt like crap. Nauseous. Couldn't even drink a sip of Water. By 7 pm I realized that I was dehydrated. It's a viscous cycle: Ur nauseous cuz ur not drinking but u can't drink cuz ur nauseous. I managed to down 16 oz of Powerade 0(a plus after surgery since it has electrolytes, u need those).

I dreamed about the day I could eat soft foods. in fact, my first meal was well planned out. I was going to have a small amt of refried Beans, topped with cheddar, sour cream and taco sauce. It was like eating steak and lobster. My first bite of mashed potatoes was like an ice cream sundae, and my first bites of scrambled egg were like heaven.

Good luck with ur surgery. Ull do fine. All of us manage to make it thru the restrictive part and come out better for it...

[DonnaMarie28 18]

Hi Valerie,

I'm 5 wks and 2 days post op. In the hospital I could hardly get down any Water. The gave me Protein Jello and I kept taking small spoonfuls of that. But don't get worried in the hospital if you can't meet the Fluid requirements. Once I got home for some reason it was easier. I LIVED on sugar free ice pops (about every hour)! low sodium beef broth( I felt like I was having pot roast) it was do good! chicken broth, Sf jello and the crystal light to mix it up. I'm still working on getting in enough liquids. I'm on the soft good diet and my liquid intake is still at most 42-48 ounces a day. It is hard but everyday I try to get more. Good luck and one day at a time!!!!

[Ksunseri 1]

chicken broth , v8 slash/ Jello first week

Gas x strips

[DonnaMarie28 18]

Also Decaf green tea was great for me as well! Not to hot, just a little warm and it felt soooo good going down!!!

[Southjerzjoy 40]

sugar free Popsicles saved me. Hot Decaf tea. Best of luck. You'll do great

[BestYet2Come 97]

The first week post op was the most difficult for me. I just wanted to say that it too shall pass, so don't panic. Seize this time of low caloric intake with the certainty that you will eventually eat again, regardless of your post op menu. Best of luck!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Don't stress too much over choices. Keep it simple with the basics mentioned above, and rest, sleep, walk, read and keep your mind busy. I spent that time sitting and making menus and reading for my 2nd and 3rd menu phases. So much help for you here, and the best of luck!!!!