Surgery Monday May 12th...have a question...

[mtwtvl71 48]

After your released form the hospital, how long were you on the Clear liquid diet? I'm going to my moms afterward and want to pack any thing i'll need for the week after. So what did you eat up to 1 week after? My book says only clear liquid diet for 2 days..then on to full liquids? Is that correct?

[DestinClair1983 72]

After your released form the hospital, how long were you on the Clear liquid diet? I'm going to my moms afterward and want to pack any thing i'll need for the week after. So what did you eat up to 1 week after? My book says only clear liquid diet for 2 days..then on to full liquids? Is that correct?

I was on Clear Liquids while in the hospital for 2 days, and I was allowed to start full liquids once I got home, so I was on the same plan as you will be. During the first week or so I only drank Protein shakes and Soup for the most part.

[BRG 39]

I was on Clear Liquids for a week post-op.

[teacherlady2133 258]

My plan sounds the same I have been eating Soups made with milk then strained for no chucks. Protein shakes, S/F Jello, S/F pudding thinned with milk, Greek yogurt thinned with milk, cream of wheat, chicken and beef broth.

Hope this helps I mainly do Protein Shakes because I like things supper cold so I blend with ice and milk and it is like a frosty. Feels good to me.

[green*eyed*girl 170]

I think it is something where you have to follow your doctor's orders. The first few weeks are crucial for your healing. We all differ how we had to proceed with our post op diet.

Like for me was nothing through mouth for 3 days, clear liquid on day 4, and pureed from day 5! 5 days hospital stay was standard with my surgeon. Day 10 I was on well chewed solids!!! I progressed fast and never had problems, but you see every surgeon has different rules and ideas about post op diet, and we are all different as far as tolerating various food goes.