8 days after surgery

[ShayLove 40]

I had my surgery 8 days ago and I'm having problems eating. I tried mash potatoes, a scrambled eggs, soupy grits and more but I can't seem to get them down. How am I to transition?

[Catherine707 253]

Your new stomach may not be ready for the pureed foods yet! Go back to the liquids for a couple more days then try again. Also you might ease into it with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, they are both pretty easy to digest.

[Unbesleeveable 110]

Have you been cleared to eat those substances yet. It may be entirely too much too soon for your stomach to tolerate. Best wishes to you

[ShayLove 40]

According to the meal plan from my doctor I am to start but I might go back to the liquids

[dharriott 37]

I'm glad all went well Shay! I have my preop class tomorrow and surgery on March 12th... Getting closer!

[jerrylauren50 0]

I suggest that you should go back to liquid, for the starting two weeks you must continue with the liquid diet, then you can go with the some mushy food like mash potatoes.

And have them in a 4 or 5 parts in a day..eating a lot in just one time is not good..

[Teachamy 1,042]

Try just a tablespoon or 2 at a time. Your main source of protein/calories should still be Protein shakes. You transition by eating very small portions to remind your stomach what it's supposed to do. But you are still healing, so give it another week before you try eating a quarter cup at a time.

Best,

Amy