Hi,

I'm 3 weeks post surgery. I have been eating cottage cheese, chicken, chilli, Soups, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and of course Protein drinks.

Can I start adding veggies now...I'm guessing cooked. Just wondering what are some good healthy foods to add. I have been tolerating

everything very well...so far....but I really do miss salads and veggies, etc......to early for a subway sandwich with lots of veggies???

Thanks,

Carrie

Hi,

I'm 3 weeks post surgery. I have been eating cottage cheese, chicken, chilli, soups, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and of course Protein drinks.

Can I start adding veggies now...I'm guessing cooked. Just wondering what are some good healthy foods to add. I have been tolerating

everything very well...so far....but I really do miss salads and veggies, etc......to early for a subway sandwich with lots of veggies???

Thanks,

Carrie

What has your doctor said your diet should be at 3 weeks post op? I have noticed that all the doctors seem to have different plans & theories. My doctor wanted me to work in foods with substance at day 7...by 3 weeks post op I was pretty much eating regular food. just had to watch my calories, carbs & make sure I was getting enough protein. Cooked veggies are easier to tolerate than raw ones, still that way to this day. However before my first fill I pretty much was able to eat the same as I did pre-op... so back then I was able to tolerate bread. Now bread is something I stay clear from because it always gets stuck.

Im 7 weeks post op. At 3 weeks post op i was still in "stage 2"...pureed food...i didnt start to eat "real" food until about 5 weeks out. You should ask your Dr/Dietician where you should be at 3 weeks. All Dr's are different for some reason.

I am also at week 3. I was told to start trying to add meats cooked in sauce or soft meats in weeks 3 and4. (and was specifically told to try chicken, fish, ground beef, and cold cuts). Also in week 2 and 3 to add soft cheese and cooked veggies. For weeks 5 and 6 I was told to try all meats cooked normally but chew very well. I was also told to make sure I try bread. She basically told me to experiment but make sure to chew well and not to over eat. That's the part I'm struggling with, figuring out when I'm full. I figure it's only week three and I have a lifetime to get it right