5 days post op. Want real food!

[Liprippa 58]

I am 5 days post op doing very well on fluids and Protein Shakes, but I want some thing real! I'd like something a cracker, a little bit of canned chicken, etc. something beyond Water, broth and Protein shakes! What would ya'all do?

[MsUjima 109]

How did long did your doctor say you needed to be on a liquid diet? I was on a liquid diet for 4 weeks, a pureed diet for 4 weeks and I just started solid foods. Also, my doctor was adamant about no processed carbs.

[Liprippa 58]

She wanted liquids 1 week before and one after surgery. Then on to applesauce, purée, no chunk Soups, etc. I just want a real piece of food. Ugh!!!!

[SuzeMuze 338]

Ohhh Liprippa, I feel your pain! I'm 3.5 weeks post op and never thought I'd miss chewing something so much! However, the post operative diet is there for a reason, and it's really not to test your fortitude. You may only have a few small incisions on the outside of your belly, but you've had some major rearranging on the inside. It's going to take your body a good 6-8 weeks to heal from what's been done, despite how you may think you feel. As hard as it is to stick with the program, I would follow your surgeon's advice to the letter, remembering that each surgeon is different in what (s)he requires as post op food "stages". There's no sense in making yourself sick, in pain or dumping because you moved yourself ahead too quickly

[ready2B 263]

I am also only 5 days out and am on pureed foods this week. Only 2 more days before I hopefully get cleared for soft foods. (Funny how different everyone's protocol is!) Fortunately, my doc allows a soft scrambled egg which I added some grated cheese too - yum! - and refried Beans (also with cheese for me!) so that has helped me feel like I am getting real food. Nothing else appeals at all to me right now.

[micmt 120]

Again I am frustrated with this definition of puréed food or soft foods. Some say cream Soups fall in puréed. Some say it falls into soft. What's the line? My doc told me on my 10 day post op I could start taking bites of chicken and other Protein with my shake Protein meals. Of course chewed 40 million times. But does that not purée pretty dang well? Other docs say no chicken for 6 weeks. They really need to set a standard across the board on this surgery. Until then it will remain in the realm of myth and magic to so many that actually need it.

Sorry for my rant. I'm almost 2 weeks post op now and really wish they had cut and dry schedule along with foods that fall in that category.

[Liprippa 58]

Ready2b I would kill for a scrambled egg and retried Beans. As a matter of fact I am almost 100% certain I have never craved retried Beans until today. Haha

I really have not been nauseas, in pain, or feel like things have been restrictive other than picking up heavier objects. Had to have my mom and wife unload to five gallon buckets today.

I am taking next week off of work and plan on working on a car I am restoring. No heavy lifting just light wrenching

My follow up is Wednesday and I am going to try and push things just a little after the doc gives me the thumbs up

[happymama2014 206]

Im 9 days out and I also wanted some cracker or something so I chewed it and spit it out. In trying my hardest to wait but I'm also required to wait 28 days postoperative for real food.< /p>

[JenWith 96]

Throw me in there too! 12 days post-op and I'm ready to CHEW. I know it's total habit and I'm trying to work through it. Certain times in the day are much harder than others. I am able to have blended Soups so I'm not stuck just having Protein shakes and greek yogurt. I have my 2nd f/u appointment with my surgeon next Monday and I'm hoping he will give me the green light to move to soft/pureed foods. Fingers crossed!

[Myrtle 0]

I am 8 days out. My Surgeon gave me a great binder which clearly outlines what is allowed and when you can introduce it. Liquids for 2 1/2 weeks, which include shakes, yogurt, sugar free Jello & pudding as well as no sugar added apple sauce and any Soup broth including Tomato Soup. It hasn't been so bad. But I see where you miss the chewing part, I do also.

[going2servive 36]

I'm 8 days post op and have no feeling of need for food. I don't feel hunger or cravings. All I want is Water and tea. I do have to eat 4 times a day. I've become intolerant to the Protein mix, so I have to try it once a week for awhile in hope that I will stop vomiting it.

[Liprippa 58]

Make no mistake I got a binder too and know what the deal is on everything, but I want some chew stuff. Saw dr yesterday and she was extatic with my progress. Down 30!!! Post op day 11

[ga peach2558 8]

I am 3 days post op & having low blood sugars. Any suggestions that won't make me sick?

[mrsfrancis 1]

I so feel like you Lirippa I feel nothing and I am hungry so hungry. My stomach is even grawling. I don't understand why I don't feel different. I want to go get a pizza so bad lol.i haven't had much Water but I am on full liquid now so yogurt and cream Soups. I feel like I had a 6.3 oz yogurt and 11 oz Protein Drink is alot. Is that a lot to have a one sitting?

[laurenella82 625]

This may be a stupid question but since I don't know I'm gonna ask...can you chew sugar free gum? I mean if you can't have anything normal chewable food......