Post op diet

[gg2016 46]

I know every surgeon is different but I am curious as to how long they had you do each phase of the post op diet. For example, my doc had me do 2 week liquid pre op, 2 weeks clear liquid post op, then week 4-6 full liquids then after that introduce soft foods. I am at the full liquid stage and I had about 1 tablespoon of yogurt and it did not sit well with me. I am hoping this won't last but has anyone else had a tough time introducing thicker foods back into their diet?

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[laceemouse 631]

Most people seem to breeze right through and even cheat and eat things sooner than they are supposed to. I am not one of those people.

My stages were much shorter than your's. 3 day easy pre-op, 3 days clear liquid after surgery, then full liquids weeks 2-5 (including yogurt, creamy Soups, Protein shakes, etc)

I tried a million shakes and have a hard time getting any of them down. Around week 3 I started complaining to my surgeon. At week 4 they put me on an anti stomach acid med (a PPI called protonix, some people get it right from the beginning)

I still had problems getting much down except for Water. I feel hungry but after a couple of bites start to feel sick.

At week 5 I was SUPPOSED to be able to try to eat almost anything that sounded good. I was still struggling so I called my surgeon. He started me on another med called carafate. It is supposed to aid in healing and sooth any possible ulcers.

My surgeon told me to call back at week 7 if I am still struggling. I get very few calories a day (maybe 300-400??)

I am slowly eating more and feeling better. I can eat a scrambled egg. I can get down a Babybel cheese and a couple of almonds. Tonight I had 2 tablespoons of Peanut Butter and a couple of apple slices.

So my answer to you is YES I have struggled to eat again. Call your surgeon if it doesn't get better in a few days.

BUT if you are getting all of your Water and all of your Protein in they will probably tell you to just slowly keep working at eating.

Hope this helps. I am honestly shocked at what I see people eating at 4 or 5 weeks out. Not just what they eat but the amount. I am not saying they are doing anything bad, just that I couldn't force that much down if I wanted to. I don't understand how they do it.

[betts64 5]

I know every surgeon is different but I am curious as to how long they had you do each phase of the post op diet. For example, my doc had me do 2 week liquid pre op, 2 weeks clear liquid post op, then week 4-6 full liquids then after that introduce soft foods. I am at the full liquid stage and I had about 1 tablespoon of yogurt and it did not sit well with me. I am hoping this won't last but has anyone else had a tough time introducing thicker foods back into their diet?

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Nope it wasnt bad Start small..chew applesauce consistency. Really helps chewing good.

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[gg2016 46]

Most people seem to breeze right through and even cheat and eat things sooner than they are supposed to. I am not one of those people.

My stages were much shorter than your's. 3 day easy pre-op, 3 days clear liquid after surgery, then full liquids weeks 2-5 (including yogurt, creamy Soups, Protein shakes, etc)

I tried a million shakes and have a hard time getting any of them down. Around week 3 I started complaining to my surgeon. At week 4 they put me on an anti stomach acid med (a PPI called protonix, some people get it right from the beginning)

I still had problems getting much down except for Water. I feel hungry but after a couple of bites start to feel sick.

At week 5 I was SUPPOSED to be able to try to eat almost anything that sounded good. I was still struggling so I called my surgeon. He started me on another med called carafate. It is supposed to aid in healing and sooth any possible ulcers.

My surgeon told me to call back at week 7 if I am still struggling. I get very few calories a day (maybe 300-400??)

I am slowly eating more and feeling better. I can eat a scrambled egg. I can get down a Babybel cheese and a couple of almonds. Tonight I had 2 tablespoons of Peanut Butter and a couple of apple slices.

So my answer to you is YES I have struggled to eat again. Call your surgeon if it doesn't get better in a few days.

BUT if you are getting all of your Water and all of your Protein in they will probably tell you to just slowly keep working at eating.

Hope this helps. I am honestly shocked at what I see people eating at 4 or 5 weeks out. Not just what they eat but the amount. I am not saying they are doing anything bad, just that I couldn't force that much down if I wanted to. I don't understand how they do it.

Thank you! When was your surgery?

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