Paige7485

My doctor didn't put me on a pre-op diet either but his reasoning was that I was on the smaller side to have this (bmi of about 38-39) and he didn't feel it was necessary. The nurse at the hospital highly recommended I do liquids the day before to be safe so I would recommend doing that. Her thought was... It can't hurt and we have really good results with that. So I followed her advice. I was sleeved fri feb 1st so I'm 6 days post-op. I have no regrets but do want to warn that when I woke up in recovery my chest felt like a 500-lb. Man was sitting on it. I hadn't seen anyone else warn about that so in case it happens to you, you're not alone. I do haft say it gradually got way better over the next couple hours but I was in a bit of panic when I woke up in that much pain. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired so I don't know if maybe that had something to do with the pain. Anyway my doctor told me if I felt hungry and was digesting ok, I could start full liquids before the 2nd week so I had a protien shake last night and all went well. I'm going to try some Greek yogurt later and see how that goes. I have a follow up with my doctor today so well see how that goes. Good luck and quick recovery to everyone who's going through it!

Oh yes I actually love mashed cauliflower. I'll definitey have to make that!

Sorry and thinned out mashed potatoes? Is there a recipe section I'm missing out on? I've been reading stuff on here for a while but never posted and haven't explored much. Thanks!

Hi. I'm 4 days post-op and haven't made it to soft foods yet (not for another 3 weeks or so per my doctor's orders) but I'm loving all the ideas you listed above. Thanks! Also, what is the ricotta bake? I'm very intrigued!