I'm baffled, and hungry and I'm post op day 12. My surgeon doesn't have a nutritionist on staff, but he has his PA that does all his post-op work and follow-up. So I sought the help of a nutritionist prior to the surgery and got all the information that I needed about post-op diet etc. Now my surgeon's PA has reprimanded me for following the nutritionists guidelines. I had strained soup ONCE and also started to drink my protein shakes when she calls the next day to see how I'm doing and told me I wasn't allowed anything but broth (2oz, 3 times a day) until 2 weeks post op, and they had me on a clear liquid diet 1 week pre op. She said I'm getting plenty of protein from the broth (which is less than 1 gram per serving), but my nutritionist said I should be having at least 50 grams a day. So whose advice should I follow? If I eat strained soup this soon will I stretch out my pouch? Is there some reason why I can't have anything of substance like a protein shake?

Are you drinking the stock from the soup or eating the solids? I agree with your Nut that you need to be getting some protein. My doctor said clear broth and Protein shakes (no fruit, just fat free milk and protein powder) for 7 days. Day 8 I could have tomato soup and protein shakes, Day 16 I could add cottage/ricotta cheese, day 27 canned chicken.

You will likely get a number of differing views on this. One thing is for sure, doctors can differ greatly in their post op instructions. My doc had me back on solid foods in 3 weeks, mushies starting my 2nd week. I am now 20 months out and doing fine. You will also hear that many people that were absolutely starving on the post op liquid diet called their docs and were told they could start mushies. Perhaps you should speak directly with your surgeon about your concerns. I have to say that 1 gram of Protein per serving of broth sounds ridiculous -- but that's just my humble opinion. Also, in my opinion, I would not starve myself because a PA told me to do so. I would speak with my surgeon, tell him that I hired a nutritionist and explain the situation and how you are feeling.

It has got to be so frustrating to read about people eating mushies (some) after just a few days post band and there you sit eating broth! It is so important to get your protein daily. Remember this is YOUR body and YOUR health. Get all the information you need and take care of yourself.

Good luck.

~Fran

Are you drinking the stock from the soup or eating the solids? I agree with your Nut that you need to be getting some Protein. My doctor said clear broth and Protein shakes (no fruit, just fat free milk and protein powder) for 7 days. Day 8 I could have tomato soup and protein shakes, Day 16 I could add cottage/ricotta cheese, day 27 canned chicken.

Just to stock. I strained the soup first.

You will likely get a number of differing views on this. One thing is for sure, doctors can differ greatly in their post op instructions. My doc had me back on solid foods in 3 weeks, mushies starting my 2nd week. I am now 20 months out and doing fine. You will also hear that many people that were absolutely starving on the post op liquid diet called their docs and were told they could start mushies. Perhaps you should speak directly with your surgeon about your concerns. I have to say that 1 gram of Protein per serving of broth sounds ridiculous -- but that's just my humble opinion. Also, in my opinion, I would not starve myself because a PA told me to do so. I would speak with my surgeon, tell him that I hired a nutritionist and explain the situation and how you are feeling.

It has got to be so frustrating to read about people eating mushies (some) after just a few days post band and there you sit eating broth! It is so important to get your protein daily. Remember this is YOUR body and YOUR health. Get all the information you need and take care of yourself.

Good luck.

~Fran

Thank you so much! I think you're right, it is my body, and I am doing this to get healthy! I don't know if it's that healthy to go 3 weeks with 1 grams of protein each day. I think I'm going to start drinking my shakes at least. You know, we trust our doctors. I just assume that she's telling me not to eat or a reason, you know. I assumed that having the shakes would somehow compromise my surgery, but it hasn't hurt anyone else. to have protein shakes. I'm so confused about her reasoning behind it.

MY LORD YOU MUST BE STARVED

MY DOC DOES HAVE NUT.

I AM 8 DAYS OUT AND HAVE BEEN ON ALL LIQUID SINCE DAY TWO

WHICH INCLUDES SOUP AND PROTEIN SHAKES

YOU NEED AT LEAST 50 GRAMS A DAY

THESE PEOPLE SOUND NUTS TO ME

WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT OTHERS SAY

USUALLY ON HERE THEY SAY TO LISTEN TO DOC

BUT YOUR PA SOUNDS LIKE A QUACK TO ME

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

I'm baffled, and hungry and I'm post op day 12. My surgeon doesn't have a nutritionist on staff, but he has his PA that does all his post-op work and follow-up. So I sought the help of a nutritionist prior to the surgery and got all the information that I needed about post-op diet etc. Now my surgeon's PA has reprimanded me for following the nutritionists guidelines. I had strained soup ONCE and also started to drink my protein shakes when she calls the next day to see how I'm doing and told me I wasn't allowed anything but broth (2oz, 3 times a day) until 2 weeks post op, and they had me on a clear liquid diet 1 week pre op. She said I'm getting plenty of protein from the broth (which is less than 1 gram per serving), but my nutritionist said I should be having at least 50 grams a day. So whose advice should I follow? If I eat strained soup this soon will I stretch out my pouch? Is there some reason why I can't have anything of substance like a protein shake?

My Doctor has a nutrionist on staff and both my doctor and nut recommend the same thing throughout recovery you should be trying to get atleast 60 ounces of protein.

I believe the nut would know best as far as protien intake. I was told 60g/day. My 2 week post op diet consisted of broth, jello, protein shakes and tomato soup. I even received two 4 oz protien shakes in the hospital the day of my surgery. I didnt drink one of them but it was avail to me. Protein intake is so important!