I was on a full liquid diet 2weeks pre-op, then full liquids for 2 weeks post-op. Mushies for weeks 3 & 4(which I am in now currently), then suppose to be on soft for weeks 5 &6, then regular diet week 7. Why are there some many differences in our doctors orders? I have read people eating regular on week 3 &4. What were some of your orders?

Well, everyone's body is different, Some doctors may error on the side of caution and move their patients through the phases slower so they don't develop complications. However, to answer your question specifically, my doc had me on two weeks of liquids pre-surgery, two weeks of liquids post-surgery, soft mushies for the third week. *IF* I could handle it, I was allowed to try solids on week 4, which I was able to do. I was eating solids by week four, probably because not having anything of substance to chew was driving me crazy by that point.

I've also noticed that here the US there seems to be a focus on telling people not to drink while eating, where it doesn't seem to be that big of an issue in other countries.

From what I read from the Lapband manufactures, my Dr goes by their recommendations. But I also think some do what they have seen work for their patients.

I hope everyone ignore others Drs orders and stick with their Drs orders. After all, thats your team.

I agree to stick to your own doctors orders but the reason I asked this question was so I can discuss it with my doctor when I go in to see him on the 8th.

Everyone is different and every doctor is different. Stick to your guidelines and you will do great!

My guidelines were:

*No pre op diet whatsoever. Was told to eat a light dinner the night before

*4 weeks of full liquid

*Regular diet as tolerated. No mushies or soft food

7 weeks is an awfully long time to get real food. But as others have said, follow your own drs recommendations...

Marci

your doctor has all of your medical records from the past and this might be what he feels is in you best interest or like other post they give you the one that they see the best results with.

yeah, its crazy at how different they are (some pre op diets, some not) etc. but while I cant say why they differ so (considering its the same surgery) I can only recommend going by what your specific doctor says. I have asked mine about things I have read on this forum. he shook his head mostly at the (wild assumptions and the blatant noncompliance some so openly admit to) but that is them. anyhow, I do think it is strange..oh well, it is what it is .

Mine seems to be the most liberal. No pre-op diet, full liquid first week, mushies second week and start soft diet week 3. And, first fill week 3!

Mine was:

No pre-op diet except liquids the day before

Three weeks of full liquids

One week purée

One week of soft food

Then regular bariatric diet

That three weeks was hard, but many had it even harder!

Mine was...

10 day pre-op diet

Week 1 is liquids

Week 2 and 3 are mushies

Week 4 is Soft foods

Week 5 and after is regular bariatric diet

I was on a full liquid diet 2weeks pre-op' date=' then full liquids for 2 weeks post-op. Mushies for weeks 3 & 4(which I am in now currently), then suppose to be on soft for weeks 5 &6, then regular diet week 7. Why are there some many differences in our doctors orders? I have read people eating regular on week 3 &4. What were some of your orders?[/quote']

14 days clear liquids-pre op diet

1 week clear liquids-post op

1 week full liquids-post op

1 week mushies

Then soft foods

My doc is pretty conservative. 2 weeks optifast only pre-op, 2 weeks clear liquids post-op then 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks pureed, 2 weeks soft, then regular food as tolerated. "As tolerated?!" By then I'm going to ****** up roadkill and BBQ it!

My doc is pretty conservative. 2 weeks Optifast only pre-op' date=' 2 weeks clear liquids post-op then 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks pureed, 2 weeks soft, then regular food as tolerated. "As tolerated?!" By then I'm going to ****** up roadkill and BBQ it![/quote']

Lol...BBQ roadkill...yum

My doc is pretty conservative. 2 weeks Optifast only pre-op, 2 weeks clear liquids post-op then 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks pureed, 2 weeks soft, then regular food as tolerated. "As tolerated?!" By then I'm going to ****** up roadkill and BBQ it!

LOL!!!!

Mine seems to be so so different

No pre op

3-4days liquid

3-4 days soft

Then reg diet... Going back to soft if I couldn't deal w reg.

I don't think I could have done more than a week liquid w out killing someone lol