11 days post op- liquids

[srs531 8]

This liquid diet is killing me. At first it was okay but now I just feel hungry and just want to put something substantial in my stomach. Is it to soon? Just something soft.. Any ideas?

[SugarFreeMe 293]

I was on Clear liquids the first week, pureed for week 2 (strained cream Soups, refried Beans, blended cottage cheese) and now week 3 I'm on soft foods (ground chicken, scrambled eggs, greek yogurt with fruit). Did your surgeon provide a schedule as to when you can advance your intake? You really need to verify with them as to what you can have. Everyone surgeon has a different plan so what mine recommends may not be the same as yours - sorry. I'd call them tomorrow and let them know you think your ready to move on to something more substantial. Good luck.

[debcal73 6]

Sugarfreeme I am on same schedule as you...I'm 3 weeks postop and eating from soft menu...

[srs531 8]

I would love to move on to soft foods! I'm gonna call tomorrow. Even purée would be fine. All I eat is broth and Water and a few sips of juice.

[mollz007 60]

Not gonna lie, that part sucked. I did Clear Liquids for the first 2 days, and then pureed food/full liquids for another 2 weeks. I was so bored of it! Are you doing clear liquids or full liquids? If it is full liquids, maybe I can help. I ate lots of Soup during that time. If it had any chunks in it, I would puree it in the blender. Also, I was allowed eggs at day 7, if you mix it with milk it will make them softer and hopefully they will so down better. I was also allowed to have Beans (black or refried) and hummus. I also ate a lot of SF pudding and SF Jello. Good luck!

[mollz007 60]

Oh sorry, I just saw that you were on clears. Well, disregard my post then. During that stage, I loved SF popsicles. There's not many options, that stage is pretty boring. One thing I liked to do was get chicken noodle Soup and eat the broth from that. Yum

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

I'm surprised you weren't given an eating plan. Definitely go by your surgeon and not other peoples eating plans. Everyone on here goes by different plans based on their own surgeon recommendations,

[Kelly Gonzalez 52]

Hi, I'm 7 days post, and I also hated the clear liquid part, I started the sf puddings, in which I incorparate some Protein powder into., pureed Soup, and applesauce today. Loving the applesauce. I'm still quite gassy, and I do walk. I'm taking gasx, omeprazole 2x a day 40mgms,and a coctail of malox,and other nasty stuff, the doctor ordered, but the gases just stick around. Hopefully they will let you change over to something else.I received a planner from day one of pre-op, and it takes you right through to post-op,and 6 months after, with the meals you can have, and when to start them.Keep in touch, and we can all help eachother on this journey. Good, bad, or other..Blessings to all.

[Trinity504 2]

Hello everyone, I am 4days post op. It has been challenging. Today is the worse day so far. My temp is 100.1. Did u all have higher temps at first.

[SugarFreeMe 293]

Do any of your incisions look suspect, red, swollen, hot or leaky? I had RNY, so different surgery, but still I don't believe you should have a fever of any kind. I'd call your surgeons office. I know they won't be there, but the answering service will place a call to the the "on-call" surgeon and they can direct you better then anyone on here can/should. Don't wait too long, you don't want to end up in the hospital with a serious infection.