Almost 5 days post-op and on mushy/pureed stage

[greygoosecytosis 10]

Hi all-

My surgeon's post-op plan allows 1-2oz pureed/mushy soft, high Protein meals at days 3-14. For example: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, canned tuna, ground chicken and ground turkey.

The "pureed/mushy" phase is combined and there is no separation regarding pureed vs mushy foods.

I am almost 5 days post-op from VSG and so far, so good.

I've had Soup that's been pureed, greek yogurt with 1/2 slice of canned peach (in fruit juice, not syrup) pureed, canned chicken salad. There have been ZERO issues in terms of nausea/vomiting/discomfort and my serving size is 1oz at a time.

I am close to meeting fluids goals and am hovering around 55 fl. oz/day.

Still working on meeting 40mg protein/day requirement and am drinking one supplement shake/day and using GENEPRO too.

Overall I just feel hesitant about my eating. My concern is that I see there is quite a variation of post-op diet plans and most people are on liquids/full liquids for some time immediately post-op and my plan allows me to sorta bypass that stage. I will be sure to bring-up my concerns at my 1st follow-up appt. next week, but for the time being should I just continue doing what I am doing since I've had no issues.....yet?

[Creekimp13 5,840]

I think a lot of plans emphasize Fluid the first week because fluid is so important. Dehydration is the primary reason people end up in the ER post surgery...so I can understand that emphasis.

Try high Protein oatmeal, add some Protein Powder to cream of wheat or cocoa wheats, use a whey Protein Shake for Creamer in your Decaf coffee.....lot of great strategies to get your protein in.

Sounds like you're having really good luck and an easy time of it. That's worth being thankful for.

[RickM 1,747]

Your post-op progression is not at all unreasonable, and is consistent with what the more experienced sleeve/DS practices do. Both my wife and I were on soft/mushy/puree in the hospital (as tolerated). Some patients may stay on more liquids longer depending upon how much inflammation they have in the stomach. My wife was slower to progress than I was, but within the normal expectations for the program.

If your Protein requirements are only 40g, which is on the low side (typically 50-60g minimum for smaller women,) I would certainly use something better than GENEPRO, as that stuff, at best, is substantially overstated in its' protein content.

[greygoosecytosis 10]

14 hours ago, RickM said:

Your post-op progression is not at all unreasonable, and is consistent with what the more experienced sleeve/DS practices do. Both my wife and I were on soft/mushy/puree in the hospital (as tolerated). Some patients may stay on more liquids longer depending upon how much inflammation they have in the stomach. My wife was slower to progress than I was, but within the normal expectations for the program.

If your Protein requirements are only 40g, which is on the low side (typically 50-60g minimum for smaller women,) I would certainly use something better than GENEPRO, as that stuff, at best, is substantially overstated in its' Protein content.

Thank you so much! I've been concerned that I am progressing too fast. After hearing about you and your wife's similar plan, it certainly helps.

What did you eat during your soft/mushy/puree stage? Did you have vegetables?

Any recommendations other GENEPRO? One thing I really like about Genepro is that there is no after-taste and that the protein scoop is not HUGE.

[greygoosecytosis 10]

17 hours ago, Creekimp13 said:

I think a lot of plans emphasize Fluid the first week because Fluid is so important. Dehydration is the primary reason people end up in the ER post surgery...so I can understand that emphasis.

Try high Protein oatmeal, add some Protein Powder to cream of wheat or cocoa wheats, use a whey Protein Shake for creamer in your Decaf coffee.....lot of great strategies to get your Protein in.

Sounds like you're having really good luck and an easy time of it. That's worth being thankful for.

I tried protein oatmeal yesterday and it was fantastic! And you're absolutely right, thank you!

[TexasMommy80 297]

My brother in law was ahead of schedule when he had his sleeve. His doctor told him to focus on fluids and Protein, but that he could move to foods as he felt he could handle it. He just has to be careful to listen to his body and try a little at a time.