Mushies too Soon?

b190c550 · May 17, 2011

It seems that most of the folks on here have a much more restrictive post-op plan then mine. I was on Clear Liquids for 3 days and then full liquids until day 14 (this Thursday). After that its mushies until I am one month out, then whatever I want. I seems like almost everyone else is on liquids & mushies much longer. I went to a very experienced surgeon in Louisiana and this is the way he has done it succesfully for a long time. It just worries me as I have had no problems at all to this point. I dont want to screw it all up by starting to eat too soon. Your thoughts?

Rev Me Up! · May 17, 2011

Hi-

I know that my post op directions from my surgeon in MX were SO much more strict than the directions I received from Kaiser in my follow up appointments. Kaiser follows the Cornell WLS eating guidelines. Most doctors in the US try to follow some medically documented precedent, like the Cornell guide.

I think that is is safe to have mushies that early, as long as you can tolerate it. I had a terrible time with the Protein drinks and I had to get moving with some cottage cheese a little earlier than my surgeon wanted me to. I was wasting away and needed the Protein / calories. Follow your doctors guidelines, measure your food, chew it really well, and see what feels good to your tummy.

There are a few threads out there debating why the post op instructions are so varied. I don't think there was a definitive answer :-)

Lara

cherrybell · May 17, 2011

I was on clears for 3 days then full liquids up to day 14, I was actually supposed to do that up to 21 days but I just couldn't so I started the blended portion 1 week early and will remain on that up to day 24 and then on to soft / mushie foods. I have tolerated everything , other than the chewable vit. that the hospital sent home with me, so I have felt confident with what I'm eating. I don't recommend following my example because I didn't follow my Dr.s guidelines like I should have, I've just been very fortunate that I have had no problems and am losing weight.

imawhodat · May 17, 2011

I'm having sugery next month with a Lousiana surgeon. If you don't mind me asking you did you use? Your post op plan sounds alot like mine.

It seems that most of the folks on here have a much more restrictive post-op plan then mine. I was on clear liquids for 3 days and then full liquids until day 14 (this Thursday). After that its mushies until I am one month out, then whatever I want. I seems like almost everyone else is on liquids & mushies much longer. I went to a very experienced surgeon in Louisiana and this is the way he has done it succesfully for a long time. It just worries me as I have had no problems at all to this point. I dont want to screw it all up by starting to eat too soon. Your thoughts?

thinoneday · May 17, 2011

It seems that most of the folks on here have a much more restrictive post-op plan then mine. I was on clear liquids for 3 days and then full liquids until day 14 (this Thursday). After that its mushies until I am one month out, then whatever I want. I seems like almost everyone else is on liquids & mushies much longer. I went to a very experienced surgeon in Louisiana and this is the way he has done it succesfully for a long time. It just worries me as I have had no problems at all to this point. I dont want to screw it all up by starting to eat too soon. Your thoughts?

You'll be fine. As long as your doc is experienced and like you say he has had success with this then have faith in him. . . we are all different, and each doc likes to do their own thing, so just i did it one way and so and so did it another, doesn't mean it's cookie cutter. . . the main thing is we all end up with the same goal "getting rid of the obesity" . . . good luck and continue to follow your doctors advice. . .

b190c550 · May 17, 2011

I'm having sugery next month with a Lousiana surgeon. If you don't mind me asking you did you use? Your post op plan sounds alot like mine.

I used Dr Bellenger in Gonzales. Im from Wisconsin & am a self pay. He has the Blis coverage for self payers which was important to me. I understand that he is one of their best covered surgeons. Since he has been using Blis they have not made a claim for a complication. For my sake I hope the streak continues! Good Luck!