Post Op Diet question

[isabella2 0]

I know I have to be on Clear Liquids for first two weeks but I'm wondering ~ do I drink liquids throughout the day those first two weeks? Or do I have to have the liquids as if I were eating 6 small meals ? Maybe a dumb question but wanna be sure I'm doing this right when time comes :0/

[CarrieRN2006 1]

Hello Isabella....from your post it seems that you have not had the surgery yet. i do not know how long it is until you are having it but you should meet with a certified dietian before the surgery. After the surgery is when they give you all of the information (at least for me) I believe you are just to be sipping on clear liquids throughout the day at first, this is going to prevent vomiting and also help you to stay hydrated. they discourage straws d/t gas.

A lot of people say they don't even feel like that. Your surgeon will decide when you are ready to progress, i am sure they are all different. I also suggest that you get all of your shopping before the surgery because as you can imagine you are not going to want to come home and shop or send someone out to do it. you need all of the support you can get!! i got this list off of a website of common things people get and tolerate: tea, non-acidic juice, sport drinks, chicken broth/bouillon, beef broth/bouillon, skim milk, low-fat yogurt, diet Jell-O, sugar-free pudding, Protein Powder, chewable Tums, and chewable Multivitamins.< /span>

I hope this helps and feel free to ask more questions! you need to 100% before getting on this train-believe me...i dont think i was ready.

[OnMyWay2Thin 45]

Hi and good luck to you! Carrie is right, it is liquids throughout the day to stay hydrated. Good luck with everything and know we are here if you have any concerns and your doctor isn't available!

[Rachel412 116]

My plan says not to separate drinks and "meals" (clear broth, jell-o) during the Clear Liquids stage. HTH!