No Jello?!

[becomingmandikaye 262]

I had my group class with the NUT today to go over what I can and can't eat for the first 2-3 weeks after surgery - and sugar free Jello is a hard NO!

I'm so bummed - I'd seen it listed on so many plans under the Full liquid section. I guess that's why mine is called "Modified Full Liquids".

[Lemm61 206]

It was a no for me too. SF Popsicles in a variety of flavors have been the best this past week.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Did they say why? That's kind of ridiculous.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I can't imagine why - it was given to me the night of surgery in the hospital.

are you allowed sugar free popsicles?

[becomingmandikaye 262]

@KristenLe @Christinamo7 They said because Jello fills you up too much which prevents you from getting enough liquid and Protein in.

And yes, I can have the popsicles.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Well that's a new one. ????

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had my group class with the NUT today to go over what I can and can't eat for the first 2-3 weeks after surgery - and sugar free Jello is a hard NO!

I'm so bummed - I'd seen it listed on so many plans under the Full Liquid section. I guess that's why mine is called "Modified Full Liquids".

Did they give you any particular reason why?

I had sugar free Jello in the hospital.

[Lemm61 206]

It's a slider food. Makes your pouch feel full and then you may not be able to get the required Protein and fluids in.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

I had my group class with the NUT today to go over what I can and can't eat for the first 2-3 weeks after surgery - and sugar free Jello is a hard NO!

I'm so bummed - I'd seen it listed on so many plans under the Full Liquid section. I guess that's why mine is called "Modified Full Liquids".

Did they give you any particular reason why?

I had sugar free Jello in the hospital.

Because it can make you feel too full and prevent you from getting your fluids and Protein.

[jess9395 5,449]

It's a slider food. Makes your pouch feel full and then you may not be able to get the required Protein and fluids in.

That makes sense and is a good reason but let's get our terms straight--that's the opposite of a slider food. A slider slides right through and DOESNT fill you up so you can eat a lot more or too much.

At least that's the way we use it on here. Just to clarify in case anyone goes looking for "slider" posts and gets confused

[Lemm61 206]

@@jess9395 Thanks for correcting me!

[cindyw41 761]

Odd..jello turns to liquid when you eat it and counted toward my liquid intake.

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[missdeeAus 69]

Jelly is out here in Australia too. Apparently it can get stuck.

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[kmorri 1,689]

That is weird I was given Jello in the hospital on the very first tray they brought to me.....and it's on my "clear liquid" phase, and counts as liquid intake. These docs are all over the place with their rules....LOL

Edited June 10, 2016 by kmorri