I am on day 5 post op and started my 10 day full liquid, low fat soup strained, sugar free pudding, broth etc... does anyone know what else i may be able to have that is okay for this time period??

This is from THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED BARIATRIC SURGERY

Recommended full liquids:

 1% or 2%, skim milk

 Soy milk

 1% or 2% milk drinks – no added sugar

 Protein mixes/shakes – low sugar and fat

 Protein supplements/powders – low sugar

 Cream soups– strained (no solids), low fat, low sugar

 Any clear liquid – sugar-free

 Thinned pudding/custard – sugar-free

 Strained & thinned hot cereals

I found Cream Soups the best during this time. they are hot,soothing and filling. Also if you can tolerate pudding with protien. I'm still in the puree phase and my tummy seems to be made of iron. I can take it all.

It looks like every doctor says something different! I am 12 days post op..and I can have crackers, cheese, eggs or egg subsituite, refried Beans (thinned), pudding, yogurt and milk(fat-free) based Protein drinks. Granted...I suggest you get your diet from your own doctor..but this has worked well for me. I make a bean and cheese crepe that is awesome... but I can only eat about 1 tblsp of food at a meal...so a little goes a long ways.

Bean and Cheese Crepe

spray small skillet with vegetable spray; cook over medium heat

add 1/8 c egg beater or egg subsitute ( season to taste )

Cook both sides and then remove from pan.

Microwave 1/2 tblsp of fat-free refied beans ( I use Taco Bell Refried Beans ) with a little Water to thin them out about 20-30 seconds.

Lay crepe on plate, add refried bean mix, sprinkle Low-Fat shredded cheese and a thin dolop of fat- free sour cream. Roll it up like a burrito and eat in small bites.

I add a few drop of fat-free hot sauce to mine. I can only eat about 1/2 of the tiny crepe... but still the flavor is GREAT!

Also, I eat mini Ritz Crackers with Laughing Cow cheeses. I can eat 4 minis...or one regular size snack cracker with cheese.

I go to see my surgeon tomorrow... I will ask about other food options and report those too!

Hope this helps.

Wow you are doing amazing. I will be one week post op tomorrow and have only lost 4lbs

Oh greek yogurt got 11 grams of Protein. Beats Protein shakes once in a while, also pudding, flan, Jello and laughing cow cheese and ice pops. About the only thing I can eat now.

Wow what i would do to eat cheese right now !!! My "list" does not include cheese or beans til next week, the 3-5 week diet. That crepe recipe sounds so amazing its making my mouth water. I cannot wait to have that next week. Im so over the liquid part of this.... Im not hungry im just not "full" i guess.... maybe its just my old ways talking.... thanks again... i look forward

I LOVE Malt O Meal hot cereal (1 cup serving) with 5 Splenda packets and a little low fat margarine.

I make mine in the microwave.

1 cup water & 3 Tablespoons of cereal

Cook for a full 2 minutes but stir it a couple of times so it doesn't boil over the edge of the bowl. I put a paper towel or paper plate under the bowl just in case. it can be messy if you aren't watching it and it boils over. LOL

Its warm hot and filling on these cold mornings.

You can use Cream of Wheat too but Malt O Meal has one extra gram of protein than Malt O Meal and I think it tastes better too.

Ask your Doc. You may need to wait until mushy food stage.

I started my pre op today and had 2 protein shakes so far, then some sugar free jello. Then I got a horrific stomach ache followed by uncontrollable runs! Is this normal? (Or is this how you lose the weight preop?)