11 days post op and I couldn't stand it. Made my kids a frozen pizza for dinner plucked a pepperoni off stuck it in my mouth and chewed chewed chewed then spit it out. That was the best pepperoni I've ever had. Am I the only one that has had a moment of weakness?

Thanks everyone for the great knowledge of all who participated in this post. I found the information very supportive on both ends though it turned into a debate lol.. Great input!!

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I haven't chewed & spit but this post definitely makes me want to!

I'd like to throw my two cents in here. It is obvious from the wildly varied physicians post surgery instructions and "absolutes" that there is NO standardized guidelines. One surgeon allows mushy foods in the hospital, one says Clear liquids for 7 days, another one says clear liquids for 2 days then full liquids for 7 days then mushy, the next one says full liquids immediately after a leak test..... and on and on. One of the posts above has STEAK allowed at 3 weeks!!!!!

Obviously there is no consensus....and I'd find it hard to believe that the docs who are more liberal with post-op diets are incompetent or negligent. And in order to be so arrogant about one surgeons individual directives over another, that is the approach you would have to take. So, at this point I believe that the more conservative docs may be in CYA mode because people can be given and inch and take a mile. And I can say with almost certainty that the more liberal docs have never run into a complication that they believe was caused by patient compliance or their liberal guidelines. If they would have they would have immediately turned to the conservative route because malpractice sucks....

Now, to my individual experience. My doc's instructions fall into the conservative (almost cruel! ) category... (clear liquids for 7 days then full liquids for 7 days then mushy).... I am 5 days out (surgery was Friday 7am so it's more like 6 days) and I am freaking hungry.. I sometimes feel weak and lightheaded. I have no energy. I have existed on popsicles, broth, Jello for 8 days (2 prior to surgery) and I've come to the conclusion that this is controlled starvation. I cannot take it anymore. I am having a freaking Protein shake with low carb milk as soon as I finish typing this because for me to believe it poses a danger would mean I would have to believe that half the bariatric surgeons in US are incompetent and negligent. Now, that does not mean I'm going to go hog wild and order a pizza and eat a steak tomorrow. I am using common sense, my own research and my brain to make choices.

I'd like to throw my two cents in here. It is obvious from the wildly varied physicians post surgery instructions and "absolutes" that there is NO standardized guidelines. One surgeon allows mushy foods in the hospital' date=' one says clear liquids for 7 days, another one says clear liquids for 2 days then full liquids for 7 days then mushy, the next one says full liquids immediately after a leak test..... and on and on. One of the posts above has STEAK allowed at 3 weeks!!!!!

Obviously there is no consensus....and I'd find it hard to believe that the docs who are more liberal with post-op diets are incompetent or negligent. And in order to be so arrogant about one surgeons individual directives over another, that is the approach you would have to take. So, at this point I believe that the more conservative docs may be in CYA mode because people can be given and inch and take a mile. And I can say with almost certainty that the more liberal docs have never run into a complication that they believe was caused by patient compliance or their liberal guidelines. If they would have they would have immediately turned to the conservative route because malpractice sucks....

Now, to my individual experience. My doc's instructions fall into the conservative (almost cruel! ) category... (clear liquids for 7 days then full liquids for 7 days then mushy).... I am 5 days out (surgery was Friday 7am so it's more like 6 days) and I am freaking hungry.. I sometimes feel weak and lightheaded. I have no energy. I have existed on popsicles, broth, Jello for 8 days (2 prior to surgery) and I've come to the conclusion that this is controlled starvation. I cannot take it anymore. I am having a freaking Protein shake with low carb milk as soon as I finish typing this because for me to believe it poses a danger would mean I would have to believe that half the bariatric surgeons in US are incompetent and negligent. Now, that does not mean I'm going to go hog wild and order a pizza and eat a steak tomorrow. I am using common sense, my own research and my brain to make choices.[/quote']

You go Girl!

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Hope you enjoined your shake!

Too funny, your definitely not the only one! Today marks my 1 month post op... I have been chewing and spitting since my 3rd week post OP. I'm only speaking for myself and by no means is it okay! I have tried on many occasions to eat what's on my list and, I just can't keep anything down. So, I'm 1 month out, still only drinking protein shakes and water. I am so aggravated! But, I am extremely happy that I made the decision to have the sleeve surgery! Along with the, unexpected amount of weight I've lost so soon! 52pds in 4 weeks is GREAT! I wish everyone the best on your journeys!

This was an interesting thread to read.

I ate potato chips and watermelon like a week post op. I was a complete dummy. Just be careful and not dumb like I was lol