Hi everyone,

This is Mark. Just had my procedure done two days ago. Not feeling very hungry but would love to get back to some form of food for my sanity. Does the liquid diet really need to last 2 weeks? Is there any reason for the 2 week mark? Is it possible to at least get to things other than clear Soup within a week?

Just wondering how the 2 week period was chosen.

Thanks everyone!

Mark

I am day 5 post op & moved to shakes w/thin consistency on day 3 for my sanity & settle my stomach because The broth was giving me other problems as well. My guidelines say "a few days to 1 week" for stage 1 & 2. Then I have to be on stage 3 until week four post op. Call your doctors office, they should have someone available 24/7 to answer questions.

Does your doctor allow protein shakes (plain NO fruit)? Other than that yes: my first 7 days was clear liquids and protein shakes and week two full liquids and protein shakes.

It all depends on your doctor's instructions. I was told liquids for 2 weeks but at my 1 weeks appointment they let me move on to mushies. Again, depends on the doctor and I always say follow YOUR doctor's instructions.

Lori is right Mark, always follow your docs instructions. I have come across some confusion in my instructions w/wording between my doc & the nutritionists sheets (btw: doc approved their sheets as well). I need to ask him about those.

The question I have is can you use milk or soy milk in your Docs directions for Protein shakes / drinks. Bottom line is nothing too thick/heavy must be smooth puréed/blended shakes, no chuncks, no seeds or long fibers. I have been drinking shakes for years & made both my kiddos baby food so I have this part down pat. I know what blends well & what doesn't. Well mostly anyway Forgot my taste buds are usually wonky for a few months after surgeries.

I had to add a banana to my shakes to give a little more flavor. Also, added a pinch of cinnamon. It was pretty tasty.

Thanks everyone. Since I live in Korea, the options here were a tad bit different. I have the same clear Soups, but they are all so bland here!

Protein shakes are on the list here, but this doctor said no to juice. I think he is too concerned on getting good results.

Even though the doctor did not agree to this, I wonder if I could stray with a little mushie food? Has anyone cheated and gotten away with this? I am again on day 3 moving to day 4.

Mark

your body just had major surgery and the insides are healing.

why would you (want to cheat?) cheating on diets is what got people to need WLS surgery in the first place.

the put you on liquids to (help) with this process.

sure you get hungry (drink Protein and all the other items on your list they gave you.

i was on a 2 week pre and post op and it was hard but cheating on it was not an

option as i wanted this surgery and told myself if the insurance approved it, i was gonna do everything i could to make this a success. also, cheating on it could prove damaging to your health. its just for a couple more days, you wont starve.

sounds like you are healing nicely as you are getting your appetite back.

i would suggest not to get off course from your doctors orders. just my opinion

but the dr's do know what they are doing and its not worth it to (cheat) just because you are hungry.

hang in there (sip sip sip protein if you are hungry, that is your fuel until you are off liquids).

Hang in there! It's only a few more days. If it was "easy" then everyone would do it. You can see the other side....your almost there.