Week 1?

[nc512 30]

I am going for my surgery tomorrow!! So nervous!

Just been to the supermarket to buy a few things for when I get home. What did you drink (I know it's liquids only) for the first week? I got some miso Soups, coconut Water, yoghurt drink and Soups to strain. I read somewhere that if you add Protein power to coconut Water it's a good way to stay hydrated and get your Protein in? Anyone recommend anything else? Also Vitamins I bought Biotin, Calcium and a Multivitamin. Would love to hear any tips! ????

[JamieLogical 8,710]

You might want to get some liquid B12 as well. And make sure you read the dosage label for your Calcium. Most calsium supplements require you to take multiple pills more than once per day. I am on Citrical Maximum and take two pills twice a day, which is still less than the label recommended two pills three times a day. Make sure not to take your calcium and Multivitamin at the same time if your multi has Iron in it.

[aubrey222 45]

Week 1 you should only have Water. Diet Jello and broth. Crystal light and Protein Shakes. Every surgeon is different but mine said the first 2 weeks is clear liquid, not Soups until week 3....... Ugggg but it goes fast

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Week 1 you should only have Water. Diet Jello and broth. Crystal light and Protein shakes. Every surgeon is different but mine said the first 2 weeks is clear liquid, not Soups until week 3....... Ugggg but it goes fast

That completely depends on your surgeon. I was allowed full liquids on my 3rd day post-op. Everyone has a different plan and the OP should follow the one their surgeon gave them.

[pooky032281 8]

I had surgery on Tuesday. My surgeon does clears in the hospital for two days, then you go home on full liquids for two weeks. Every doctor is different...

[NewgirlfromMd 63]

As already stated every surgeon is different. Mine had me on full liquids as soon as I got home on day 3. It was sugar free drinks, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding made with milk & Protein Powder. Stained Soups ( cream of mushroom was my fav) smashed cottage cheese, ricotta, Greek yogurt. Three 4 oz Protein Shakes a day. A multivitamin, B12, d3, and Calcium from citrate. Good luck!

[GreenEyes604 753]

It really is amazing how different each surgeon's program is. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks post op. Then I started on regular liquids week 3. I wasn't allowed to resume taking Calcium after surgery until 4 weeks post-op.