Mushy/soft foods

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

I advanced to mushy foods last Monday and since then everything I've eaten goes right thru me, so today I decided to do all liquid except for dinner and I was fine but as soon as I had dinner it started again. Has anyone else experienced this once advancing to this stage and what did you do, should I go back to liquids for a few days and then just introduce one mushy thing at a time or should I continue with the mushy? I plan to call my surgeon tomorrow, and can't see a NUT until next week but, I didn't bother contacting them last week cause I was told this was normal but I'm not sure if I just tried to introduce to many things at once that's causing this or if I'm just not ready for this stage yet! Just looking for advice from those who may have experienced this!

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[Clarevoyant 347]

I have the opposite problem. Sorry I can't help.

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Hope it gets better for you

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[GinaCampbell 434]

Yes, I do. And I was told by my surgeon "to expect bowel problems".

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Yes, I do. And I was told by my surgeon "to expect bowel problems".

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Ok, that's good to know, did they recommend continuing with the stages as planned or go back to liquids?

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[GinaCampbell 434]

I was told to follow whatever eating plan my nutritionist had me on. I made the mistake of confusing what my stomach likes with what my bowels like. And my bowels hate everything. I only introduce one new thing at a time. You must not drink liquid within or after 30 minutes of eating. Lots of things can cause the runs. Some Vitamins can, some people struggle with lactose for awhile after surgery. Antibiotics can. Too much sugar (all types), sweeteners, fats, etc can cause it.

You really should see your nutritionist. Maybe take a food diary with you? Show them what you are eating and when it happens?

This is just my opinion. We can't find out what's causing mine so I am having hospital tests to figure it out.

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[Clarevoyant 347]

@@GinaCampbell , are you feeling any better?

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

I was told to follow whatever eating plan my nutritionist had me on. I made the mistake of confusing what my stomach likes with what my bowels like. And my bowels hate everything. I only introduce one new thing at a time. You must not drink liquid within or after 30 minutes of eating. Lots of things can cause the runs. Some Vitamins can, some people struggle with lactose for awhile after surgery. Antibiotics can. Too much sugar (all types), sweeteners, fats, etc can cause it.

You really should see your nutritionist. Maybe take a food diary with you? Show them what you are eating and when it happens?

This is just my opinion. We can't find out what's causing mine so I am having hospital tests to figure it out.

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I've been keeping a diary and I can't see the NUT until the 11th but I plan to discuss this issue with her, just wanted to get some insight from people who may be going thru or went to the same things! Thank you for your input I think I will do liquids all day tomorrow, then try to introduce one thing every couple of days this week and see if I can figure out what's causing this! Thanks again

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[trekker954 421]

My instructions say once on this phase introduce one new food at a time. I guess more guidance will help. Is that one new food a day, once a week, etc. I know if we tolerate we can move on.

[GinaCampbell 434]

@@GinaCampbell , are you feeling any better?

I am better than I was two weeks ago for sure but now have other problems on top! Having a colonoscopy on Thursday and waiting for blood results. Can't keep anything from going straight through!

The abscess is still 3 cm and I now have a cyst either in or on my kidney (they haven't explained all this yet).

So my plan is to just keep hydrated and ride it all out.

Thanks for asking!

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

My instructions say once on this phase introduce one new food at a time. I guess more guidance will help. Is that one new food a day, once a week, etc. I know if we tolerate we can move on.

I think that's where I messed up I was so exited to add some food to my diet, that I didn't just try one thing at a time, although my instructions didn't say to do it that way I just figured that I don't know what's being tolerated because I'm trying so many different things. But I will try it that way this week and hopefully things will be better

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[Clarevoyant 347]

Ok, hang in there

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[GinaCampbell 434]

I know people six weeks out, with serious complications, who are eating normal foods now with very little problems. I myself am only really good with Soups at nearly 9 weeks out, which means I can't find anything at Breakfast time that I can cope with so I have a little fruit juice with tons of Water. Not everyone goes through the stages the same.

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[missblonde20 72]

I was very very sensitive for the first 2 weeks and I am now coming up to 4 weeks post op and way better. I would drink or eat and race to the toilet 10 mins later - I was SO scared that my future would be running to the toilet ahhh!! Then I noticed it improved and instead, I would get really gassy and a bit sore. It's so much better, but I do get gas at times. I just think it's our tummy adjusting and I tried to keep away from dairy for the first 3 weeks.

[GinaCampbell 434]

Having a colonoscopy on Thursday to see if we can get it sorted out. Too much blood to be normal.

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