post -op diet ?

[QuincyGirl 0]

Am I the only one that is allowed to eat soft food like yogurt and sf pudding the week right after my surgery? I am on day 3 and I eat those because I was told that I am allowed to eat them in small portions. I still feel guilty about it because I dont see anybody else with that diet so soon after surgery,,,I feel that I am doing something wrong by doing so,,,please share if anybody else was allowed to skip the liquid part only. Even in the hospital they made me eat pudding and cream of wheat before I went home. HELP ME

[plain 12]

Different docs have different policies and procedures. It's probably best to strictly adhere to your doc's orders. Good luck!

[Kayc7227 0]

My post op diet was like yours, I started the first couple days with liquid but then moved on to the mushy diet. My surgeon told me that whatever I could handle, I could eat. It was basically up to my body to tell me what kind of diet to have. Since i never had a problem with any foods I was eating meat by the middle of the second week and then I went back to eating like normal from then on. He said the same thing about caffiene and carbonated drinks. If I could handle it then go for it. He just asked that I eat healthy and avoid high calorie drinks. So yea I guess it depends on the surgeon, and the patient of course.

[sassysara 0]

I am on day 12 of my 21 day LIQUID diet... and no mushies. Straight on to solids.

I am on the other side of the inquiry. Why so much liquid and why I am I not allowed mushies?? Every Dr. has different beliefs I am coming to find out. Be happy you can move on.. 12 days of liquid soups.... I'm starting to go MAD!!!

[AlaskaGirl77 0]

I'm on pureed food. I am 8 days post op. I've been on purees since day5. I kinda don't see the point in making just 1/4 cup of food to eat. It's easier to just drink my protien shake and be on my way. How much (portion wise) are you all eating right now? I do eat "three meals" because I'm "supposed" to. I have 1/4 cup of applesauce in the morning,1/4 ricotta w/some Tomato sauce for lunch and dinner is usually 1/4 Soup or some smashed cottage cheese. I just don't think Ill get this portion thing down ever! lol...I am on purees for another week and a half....

[Atriva 0]

My doctor and the dietician said to use the Protein Shakes as Snacks to help get in enough Protein. They do not recommend the protein shakes ongoing as they do not give enough substance to sustain appetite.

I had one week liquids, one week full liquids and then mushies, but that includes crackers, soft white fish, etc. I'm on the last part of week two and need something with taste. I'm going to try some Tomato Soup. Oh, one more thing....I can have 1/2 cup at a time.

If anyone has ideas for good and tasty mushies, please let me know.