3 weeks post op--having trouble eating enough

[sarahbethf 0]

Hey my surgery was about 3 weeks ago, on April 1st, I'm eating soft and puréed food. Problem is I am really struggling to eat, never hungry and I am averaging 200 cals per day. I know that's bad, but I am not sure what to do. Any thoughts?

Drinking enough Fluid is also very tough! Help please!

[joatsaint 2,814]

I was right where you are. The 1st 10 days post-op, I only ate sugar free popsicles, for about the next 3 weeks, I was eating about 3/4 of a can of mushroom Soup per day. Things will get better and you will be able to eat more as your new stomach heals.

It was over a month before I was eating over 600 calories a day. I stayed focused on getting enough fluids. I figured I had enough fat stored on my body to keep me alive for about 6 months!

http://youtu.be/Sxojaqrc2ZY

[slimkimmy 5]

Wow I can't believe you can eat soft foods at three weeks. I wish I was able too. My post op diet is 3 weeks clear fluids, 3 weeks full fluids and then two weeks of soft foods. I'm not even allowed Protein Shakes til 5 weeks out. It's so weird how every doctor has a different post op plan. You would think it would be the same for everyone seeing how it's the same surgery and all.

[clarinet 0]

Hi Sarah. I'm. 5 weeks out. I had problems with my Protein and caloric intake I highly recommend Champion Nutrition Power Shot 45 berry Punch. 3floz, 190 calories, 45 g of protein. sugar free and tastes good.

[Get.Waisted 45]

Wow I can't believe you can eat soft foods at three weeks. I wish I was able too. My post op diet is 3 weeks clear fluids, 3 weeks full fluids and then two weeks of soft foods. I'm not even allowed Protein Shakes til 5 weeks out. It's so weird how every doctor has a different post op plan. You would think it would be the same for everyone seeing how it's the same surgery and all.

Omg...! 3 weeks of Clear Liquids? ! I only have to do 3 days and I'm complaining I'll just zip it up now knowing others have a longer period on them

[msfitn2014 248]

I had to do 1 week full liquid pre op, i week clear liquid post op, 1 week full liquid and then mushy/soft food...i dont ever eat over 500 calories and then i workout which puts me at 100-200 calories and sometimes a negative...my dr told me to focus on fluids so i drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast and try to get all my Water in...which I dont but each day Im trying harder to get Protein and water in!!