Not having had "food" for three weeks (two pre-op and one post-op), and have three weeks left of a liquid diet, I am getting very discouraged. I know that I am not getting my 800 calories in each day, but time passes so quickly and then I realize I have not "eaten" anything for too long of a time period. I can hardly stand the shakes, drinks, yogurt, etc. I have my first post-op appointment with my doctor on Monday, so I hope to get some good advice from him. Three more weeks, though, before pureed foods.

Is it okay to drink herbal teas, or green tea?

I haven't had surgery but I have it on. Monday and I already have my list if food and it said herbal tea the first week

Yup, teas are just fine. I was told to avoid caffeine, so you might want to make sure that it's decaf. I would suggest herbal teas, especially fruit teas, which are delicious.

i am on my week 4. i know exactly what you mean,i hated the sweet drinks! i had chicken noodle soup broth, hot tea. i started cream of chicken soup thinned with low fat milk then strained the chicken out. best thing to do is keep yourself busy. go for walks.

Poor baby! It's so funny how doctor's orders can be so different. I had surgery on 12-31 and was on liquids for 1 week, then soft for the next week. I have been able to tolerate everything so now I got the ok to eat almost anything. I've been eating lots of soup, chili. ground meat. etc. I've lost 23 pounds so far. I enjoy the doctored up protein shakes for dessert. Good luck to you!

Not having had "food" for three weeks (two pre-op and one post-op), and have three weeks left of a liquid diet, I am getting very discouraged. I know that I am not getting my 800 calories in each day, but time passes so quickly and then I realize I have not "eaten" anything for too long of a time period. I can hardly stand the shakes, drinks, yogurt, etc. I have my first post-op appointment with my doctor on Monday, so I hope to get some good advice from him. Three more weeks, though, before pureed foods.

Is it okay to drink herbal teas, or green tea?

The BEST person to ask this question would be your surgeons office. I am allowed to have decaf coffee and tea post op but I don't know about you.

herbal teas are fine - they aren't really tea so no caffiene.

Just remember that this will soon be a distant memory. Trust me, once you have lost a bunch of weight you will realize that a few weeks of misery was a small price to pay...

Thanks, everyone! Yes, it is amazing how each surgeon is so different. I know mine would say this is all part of the healing process. And I do agree that this is just a very brief moment in time that leads to greater rewards later. Thanks again!

Hi

My Nut said herbal tea/liquids is good. For the first week then she said go straight to puréed food small amount post op. I have my 4th pre op class soon then Surgery! But call your Nut or Surgeons office. Keep your eye on the prize too!

Good luck!