Hi guys, well the Nut at my hospital is not too familiar with VSG and they just started doing the sleeve due to new doctors, she is really good but I just dont feel that she can guide me. She gave me a lot of printed information from online and also kept calling it the gastric instead of the sleeve. Any information will help, I want to know how my weeks should go and what goes on step by step with each new week, with fluids and meals.

Every doctor is different. I am not fond of my NUT but she is in with my doctor who i love so i am going to trust her for now. I have a 2 week diet and post-op I do clear liquids for 4 days, than full liquids for 2 weeks, soft food for a week than onto food. My NUT just printed everything out for me too. I'm suppose to go back a month after surgery but I. Think I'm going to try and find a new NUT. Good Luck!!!

I have seen this and not quite understanding the difference between clear liquids and full liquids. I'm only just beginning my journey but am trying to do as much reading as I can so I know what to expect. Also I have seen a couple times in the past few days that after surgery we can't drink thru a straw, do you know why? Thanks in advance for your help :}

Mini,

Ive heard the straw thing is because of the air you take in sucking through the straw compared to sipping. Clear liquids are things u can "see" thru. Broths, jello, some juices or drink mixes,water, teas. Full liquids are things like shakes, pudding, yogurt(no fruit bits), cream or strained soups, ect.

rdoactv, that's what I was thinking but I wanted to make sure my thinking was correct. I'm going to be in big trouble with the not using the straw thing. I have sever arthritis and have found using the big plastic tumblers with the screw on tops are easiest for me to hang onto without spilling, they all have straws :{. will have to work on finding a new cup. Thanks again for your help :}