when can you eat meat?

[mstars 0]

I'm 8 days post op. lost 7 lbs since then on liquid and limited soft diet. I really want to eat somethin warm besides Soup. when does that happen?

[Gone4Now 4]

I know the first few weeks can be rough.

Did you get paperwork from your doctor? If not, I would suggest calling them and asking for an after care packet that includes diet information.

[StarbuxQueen 0]

Your Dr. should have given you instructions. My Dr. required 2 weeks of liquid (any). And then two weeks of mushy or fork smashed. I started having meat then. Fork smashed chicken salad, tuna and even some beef. Just check with your Dr. before you change your diet.

Good luck.

[clarebear08 0]

If you're on liquids and limited softs, check whether mashed potato is allowed. I have found that mashed potato and gravy to be my saviour this week when on a Quest for the same sort of thing, something warm, easy to get down but still requires "eating" if you know what I mean.

[IAmWithTheBand 0]

2 weeks liquids

2 weeks musheys

After that, anything... as tolerated.

[LiseSeattle 0]

i started eating meat at about week 3 and a half...now i eat everything - steak, crab, chicken, tuna, prawns - no problems but i chew super well.

[princesstracey 1]

I was required to do a week of liquids only, then a week of mushies, then was able to 'eat normally' on week three. I ate a lot of mashed potatoes and gravy, and even like oatmeal, which was super filling. Good luck to you!

[juliegeraci 7]

3-4 weeks. Make sure you follow what your doctor recommends.