2 weeks out and sold food already

[HeatherMiguel 1]

So I went to see my surgeon today for my two week visit and he gave me the OK for solid foods. He said I look great and I'm tolerating foods awesome. He told me I can pretty much eat anything besides red meat bread rice Pasta all the stuff I wasn't planning on eating anyway. Is this to soon? I'm happy because I can finally chew but A tad bit apprehensive.

[James Marusek 5,244]

It sounds a bit early if you had RNY gastric bypass surgery.

[catwoman7 11,212]

I wasn't cleared to eat anything and everything until the three-month mark, but all surgeons are different. You aren't the first I've heard of who was cleared to eat solid food that early - although it doesn't seem to be common.

[HeatherMiguel 1]

I did have RNY . I asked him if it was to early and he said no. He told me to just listen to my body . I been tolerating everything so far. Today I had a piece sliced turkey breast and pepper jack and chopped it up small and chewed it very well. Took my time eating it . Took around 30 mins to eat 1/4 a cup . And I feel great. For the first time I actually felt full.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I had no problems either but I was not released for regular food until I hit 8 weeks post op.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I was cleared to eat solid food yesterday, which was 6 weeks post op for me.

[HeatherMiguel 1]

Wow so I'm right it is early. He told me cook my veggies very soft and my meat moist not dry. Maybe because I wasn't eating puréed food at all? I just couldn't stand the texture. And explain how I felt I wasnt consuming enough calories . I was barley eating 400 a day .

[TristanNicole 169]

I'd say take it slow, which it sounds like you are... and hey, you can still eat the non solid foods, no harm there.

[HeatherMiguel 1]

Yeah I'm in no rush to go eat real solid food . But it was refreshing to actually chew my food lol idk how you strong people did like a month pre op full liquid and then post op as well. I only had to do 2 week low carb diet pre op. I guess I'm lucky

[toasty 371]

Sounds like you are doing great. There is absolutely no way I could eat solid food right now. I am three weeks out, and just recently got on the pureed stage. I can eat about 2 tablespoons of food at a time, and I know that if I tried solid food at this point it would come all up. I am hoping to be able to move to soft foods in about two weeks, but we will see.

[sshield8 2]

Sounds soon but go by what your surgeon says. Take it slow and chew. Make sure you call if have any concerns. Listen to your body.

PS.. Super jealous. I am ony 12th day clear liquid and Protein, still have almost another week to go. Will advance to full liquids for a couple weeks, and than soft foods for a couple weeks. Wont be able to eat real food for like 2 months.

Enjoy and good luck