Questions about diet 1 week out of surgery.

[SandyR 0]

My surgeon/dietitian basically just gave me a hand out stating what stages i start what, and examples of food

right now I am a week out of surgery, I had it on DEC 18th, and the packet that I received gave suggestions like tuna, mash potato's, Soup, shakes, shaved deli meat. etc.

I'm just making sure this is right, I'm watching my portions, making sure I don't eat to much, but every time I eat, or drink I burp, and until I do its painful. Any input would be amazing, TY!!

[COnative 192]

Hmmmmm... It almost sounds like you are sucking air down when you eat. I had a similar problem cuz I was eating too fast. My husband used to have to burp me like a little baby. Maybe, I know this will be painful in it self, try to eat slower and make sure you are never eating and drinking at the same time. Good Luck!

[rholt35 32]

Or by some gas x it has been a life savor for me

[HELLO ITS ME CAMI 27]

Wow I'm on liquids for 14 days after my surgery which was on 12-12-12. Tommorrow I get to stage 2 and i can add eggs, cottage cheese, Beans, oatmeal and mashed potatoes. yipee. I also burp alot even on liquids only

[SandyR 0]

Thanks so much for the responses. I was a little lost I'm glad I came across this website. I am using a straw with my liquids and its helping with the burping from that. ( googled).

[Smokey12 71]

My surgeon does not allow us to use straws what so ever. It makes you swallow air.

Good luck.

[algundiasereflaca 0]

It's too soon to eating those types of food at this stage. I too had my surgery same day as you, but I'm still in clear liquid diet. I recommend you call your doctor and verify

[cm89 1]

i had the surgery the same day as you and i have the same issue. everything i drink, except for Water, essentially goes down slow and will cause a type of bubbling in my stomach and eventual burping.

When i had my barium leak test, the doc said results show that liquids go down very very slowly so I'm wondering if that might be my issue.

[SandyR 0]

Congrats! I'm so excited for us! It's just the annoying little things like the excess burping with everything I show I do it more with Water and not milk. And it happens with everything I eat.

[SandyR 0]

I emailed my dr's nurse to double check thank you. Because clearly it states in the hand out Those foods. I too thought it was to early so I've been doing yogurt and Soup blended things