Hi all,

I met with the nutritionist for my surgeon yesterday, and was told that Clear liquids were only the day of the surgery, pureed foods (not sure if this would be blended or mushies?) were days 2 - 14, and starting solid foods after two weeks;

That seems quite different from what I have read others doing; am I misunderstanding, have things changed, or is this unusual?

Thanks,

Dragon

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There seems to be a lot of variety on the post-surgery diet. Yours seems similiar to mine.

Mine was solid foods from day four, so there is wide variety. I've been on "real" food for over a week now -- so far, so good!

They vary as to each surgeon. Mine has me on clears for 10 days, full liquids 10 days mushies 2 -3 weeks and then slowly introduce regular food. I am so close to the mushies stage and am excited. Best to follow your doctors plan.

At my seminar, it was suggested that you do 10-14 day clear liquids - as that is how the Dr limits his leak #'s.

If I can manage the full 14 days of clear liquids, I am all for it if it limits my chance of leaks.

I did 10 day of clears, 10 days of full liquids, 10 days of mushies, then slowly going back to full foods. I took my time with it, and to be honest there's no way I could have done puree'd foods on day 3. I could bare sip Water...

No rush, take your time. I actually didn't get back to a full solid food eating plan again until almost 3 months out. There are even some foods now I can't tolerate yet and I'm one week shy of 6 months out.

Definitely follow your surgeon's plans, to all who may be reading this.

I did 5 days clear liquid and one week full liquid then solids what ever i can tolerate.