Post surgery - regular foods

[nikko9599 28]

I've noticed not every doctor gives the same plan. How long after surgery before you ate regular foods and what was the first thing you ate?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

It is a little difficult to answer your question because I do not know what you mean by regular. I assume you are talking about solid foods. I had RNY gastric bypass and my directions were to transition to solid foods at week 9. But even then some solids were not on my approved list for months later. For example a baked potato wasn't approved until month 12.

[nikko9599 28]

Really? That's interesting I was told to try one new food a day but keep it clean. They recommend staying away from processed foods and potatoes.

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[Travelher 915]

My plan allowed mashed potatoes at week 3. Though I generally have avoided carbs. My first non purée was 2 poached eggs really runny. Was amazing!

[Nymea 87]

My plan allowed for anything that was the consistency of a thick shake on discharge from hospital - any food could be blended to make it that consistency. Then at week 3 I moved to puree food - again anything that could be pureed. Week 4 I was able to eat anything as long as it was soft cooked and week 5 I was allowed a full diet. That is not to say my stomach allowed it, just that my surgeon and dietician did.

I am not at 3 1/2 months post surgery ... and most foods are still an experiment. What I could eat yesterday isn't necessarily what I can eat today. The only things that I can consistently eat with no difficulty are fresh raw or steamed vegetables ... and some fruits. I seem to live on salads these days.

[nikko9599 28]

I'm at week 5 now I'm still supposed to eat soft foods for this week then next week I can eat a full diet. :-)

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