Pureed Food Diet - Week 2 Question

mehean · September 5, 2007

Hi all... I just started the pureed diet portion of my post-op, and the amount of food/meals that they told me to eat seem enormous. Has anyone else experienced this? I was only able to do about 1/3 of the planned meals. Does this change as the weeks go on? I have read so many people saying that they are not getting enough food, and here I am forcing myself to eat when I am definitely not hungry... and not getting close to the suggested amount. Advice? Opinion? Happen to anyone else?

Wendell Edwards · September 5, 2007

Hi all... I just started the pureed diet portion of my post-op, and the amount of food/meals that they told me to eat seem enormous. Has anyone else experienced this? I was only able to do about 1/3 of the planned meals. Does this change as the weeks go on? I have read so many people saying that they are not getting enough food, and here I am forcing myself to eat when I am definitely not hungry... and not getting close to the suggested amount. Advice? Opinion? Happen to anyone else?

Oh yeah, that happens all the time. It's because your stomach is still swollen from the operation, which is causing temporary restriction. That will go away as the stomach swelling goes down.

I would concentrate on getting in the Protein and fluids, and of course you might want to contact your doctor, because only your doctor can really give you accurate medical advice.

mehean · September 5, 2007

Thank you! I actually did call the doctor today and they said that it was a good sign. By the end of the 4 weeks, I should be able to eat the recommended meals. Thanks for your advice/experience.

Wendell Edwards · September 5, 2007

Thank you! I actually did call the doctor today and they said that it was a good sign. By the end of the 4 weeks, I should be able to eat the recommended meals. Thanks for your advice/experience.

You're very welcome!