Post-Op "Diet" question...

Ang1982 · February 4, 2008

Hey all, hope you are doing well - I have a question about post op "diet". My surgeon's post op food requirements are this:

4 days clear liquids- done

10 days full liquids - tomorrow's day 8

14 days pureed foods - can't wait lol

My question is - I am only eating like MAYBE 300 (at the very most - very high end of the spectrum) calories a day - does that seem low? What is everyone else at?

Currently on full liquids my meals are basically this:

Breakfast - 1/2 cup Protein shake made w/ skim milk

lunch/dinner (same for each meal) - 1/2 cup cream Soup strained & 1/4 cup Fat Free pudding OR 1/2 cup yogurt & 1/4 cup Fat Free pudding.< /p>

I don't snack in between.

Any thoughts? Where are you guys at with yours?

Thanks :eek:

adorkbl · February 4, 2008

Ang.. I was very low on my caloric intake as well. I probably still am (finally on mushies). When I was on liquids I would strain veg Soup or drink a campbells soup at hand. Not many calories there. I was very lethargic all the time. I was pretty bad about my Water intake also. I have always drank a lot with my meals, so I just don't think about it between meals. Really hard adjustment for me.

Now that I am on mushies I blend slasa and pinto Beans and sprinkle cheese on top. Soooo good. Still not a ton of calories. But better than the measly 300 I was getting on liquids.

I wouldn't worry unless you feel dizzy or sick. Just keep doing the best you can.

Queb · February 4, 2008

Hey all, hope you are doing well - I have a question about post op "diet". My surgeon's post op food requirements are this:
4 days clear liquids- done

10 days full liquids - tomorrow's day 8

14 days pureed foods - can't wait lol

My question is - I am only eating like MAYBE 300 (at the very most - very high end of the spectrum) calories a day - does that seem low? What is everyone else at?

Currently on full liquids my meals are basically this:

Breakfast - 1/2 cup Protein shake made w/ skim milk

lunch/dinner (same for each meal) - 1/2 cup cream Soup strained & 1/4 cup Fat Free pudding OR 1/2 cup yogurt & 1/4 cup Fat Free pudding.< /p>
I don't snack in between.

Any thoughts? Where are you guys at with yours?

Thanks :mad:

I do about the same. I cant eat Slim fast or Boost stuff anymore :frown: so I eat 1 or 2 cup of creamy soup, 1 cup of Jello and 1 cup of yogurt and a couple of coffee cup.... per day and that's all. I will be on mushie food in 2 days... I cant wait!:eek:

Chrisann · February 4, 2008

Wonton Soup without the wontons was a good alternative. Once on mushies, I lived with cottage cheese and greek yogurt. I made my own Pea soup from split peas, onions and shredded (in the magic bullet) 4oz of ham, and let the whole thing simmer for a few hours. High Protein, low fat and it filled me up good.