My Dr said I could move past clear liquids week2 but NUT said No

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

Went to my 1st post-op appointment with my surgeon on yesterday which was 7 days post surgery. Dr said I was doing well. No nausea, pretty much off my pain meds. He said I could try other foods rather than my Protein Drink and Clear Liquids. He stated purée foods and eggs would be fine. But when I stopped at my NUT he said I have one more week of liquid. Can't even have a Popsicle. He said maybe Jello. So disappointed. I know my booklet says 2 weeks of liquids post surgery, but does Dr instructions not trump that?

[esskay77 785]

I don't know which surgery you had so I can't tell you what to do. However, for me and in my information, I had gastric bypass and was on pureed foods pretty quickly--probably before 7 days. In fact, I seem to recall that as soon as I got out of the hospital I was on pureed foods but I might be remembering wrong. I'm not sure what I would do. I'm really surprised taht you can't have a popsicle since that was considered clear liquid.

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

@@esskay77 I had bypass and the NUT said he discouraged Popsicles because it's cold. He said you have to treat the new stomach like a newborn who only gets milk for quite awhile. I'm going to follow the process even though I think the surgeon would probably know better.

Edited August 5, 2015 by fit2cmygirlsgrow

[Daisee68 2,493]

I had bypass and my surgeon was out of town at first follow up so I saw her partner and she said I had to wait until day 15 to have pureed. Seems every doctor is different and it could be due to your individual circumstances. I think I would err on the side of caution and stick with liquids for another week if you can stand it. it won't hurt as long as you are getting in your Protein. I know that last week is tough. You might look at your booklet again and see if there are any more suggestions of what you can have this last week. Cream Soups? Yogurt? I had popsicles - a lot of them. The cold didn't bother me (luckily). I also (and don't judge me here) had pickle juice. It was great! I wanted the salt and it really helped plus it is used for hydration by some athletes, so I figured hydration couldn't be bad. Not much of it and not all day but it was a good salty taste for a break from the sweetness. Good luck! Hang in there. You are almost there!

[fit2cmygirlsgrow 5]

@@Daisee68 Thanks so much for the pep talk. I've eaten a few Popsicles with no problems and a 1/2 of Jello. You're so right that I've come this far so I can hang in there another few days.

Edited August 6, 2015 by fit2cmygirlsgrow