I am on the phase two (lasts 5 weeks after operation) diet for the gastric sleeve. I can have creamed soup, oatmeal,malt o meal, jello etc..I am curious as to why I can't have cooked egg whites or cottage cheese. The consistency of oatmeal flakes is much rougher (or even malt o meal) than an egg white that has the consistency of jello, or cottage cheese. Is there a particular reason for this because I could sure use the protein. I don't want to hurt/stretch etc.. my stomach but I am just wondering why other soft foods like cottage cheese and egg whites aren't on the list. They contain protein and I don't see how they could damage your stomach if something as coarse as oatmeal or malt o meal won't damage it, if the reason for leaving it off is based solely on consistency . Unless there's some other reason for excluding them. Does anyone know?

hmmm... unfortunately I don't know the answer to that. It would appear as if our post-op phase 2 diets are different. On my phase 2, I cannot have oatmeal (too rough). I can have malt-o-meal, cream of wheat and/or cream of rice (thinned out with water or milk). BUT I can also have cottage cheese, cream cheese and 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg, scrambled, or even a poached egg (soft). Not sure why everybody seems to have a different diet though. Maybe you can call your nutritionist or surgeon's office and ask if you can start implementing those foods?

The nurse said no but didn't really give me a clear answer....AND when I first saw the oatmeal I was surprised and even called and asked if it needed to be blended (yuck) and they said no. So I'm about to start eating eggs!

This forum hurts and helps at the same time! I am 2.5 weeks out - still on protein and soup and just read the post of someone 7 days out told to start scrambled eggs! Apparently each doctor has their own thing... There is nothing consistent except the surgery!