I was sleeved on tuesday 12-13 and am already craving real food. I know that I physically can not eat it but that doesn't stop the cravings. So essentially my question is when did everyone start their regular diet? My surgeon has me on full liquids for 2 weeks and then mushies until 8 weeks....then a regular diet. Is this typical?

Unfortunately there is no "typical" each doctor is different. Mine was full liquids (which included purees) for the first two weeks. Then "soft" foods for 2 weeks. Then full diet at 4 weeks (except bread, Pasta, rice and some fibrous veggies).

I have seen some people whose doctors require Protein shakes only until you reach goal!

There are lots of "Pureed" dishes that are close to real food. Refried Beans with cheese and salsa, pureed Soups, chili.

Good Luck. This time too shall pass.

I started regular food at 5 weeks out, but the nut does caution that we should start slowly and try softer foods before graduating to harder to digest foods like salad and steak.

I know 8 weeks seems like a longgg lonnnnggggg time, but once your'e through it, you will forget most of the hassles that were associated with mushies and clear/full liquids. It's kind of like childbirth, otherwise no one would ever have a second child!

Good luck with your journey!!

At 9 weeks is when all my restrictions were lifted.

My post-op instructions say to return to most regular food at 8 weeks.