Cheated on my post-op diet today...OMG! Will I die!?

[Lilechka 17]

I am one week post-op, on full liquids, but had some mushy food today. It did not sit well with my stomach and I threw some of it up. Now I am very scared. I feel fine now, but should I look for warning signs of a leak? Should I call my doctor? Or am OK?

Thanks!

[UPRR Wifey 89]

I'm sure you're okay, but just wait a few more weeks...

[Lilechka 17]

I'm sure you're okay' date=' but just wait a few more weeks...[/quote']

Thank you!

[NewAshes 232]

You should be fine but this is a serious surgery and should be taken seriously, eating foods you shouldn't increase your chances of complications.

[Lilechka 17]

You should be fine but this is a serious surgery and should be taken seriously' date=' eating foods you shouldn't increase your chances of complications.[/quote']

Makes sense. I am not proud of myself. Just really sick of yogurt.

Thank you!

[NewAshes 232]

Makes sense. I am not proud of myself. Just really sick of yogurt.

Thank you!

i know how you feel lol I'm pre op and can't stand yogurt.

[Ana87 15]

I did the same thing... I cheated! I was sick of the yogurt, the Soups and the liquids. I did freak out a little, but I was fine thank God.

[Lilechka 17]

i know how you feel lol I'm pre op and can't stand yogurt.

Lol...When you're in this stage, you can totally call on me and I will do what I can to talk you out of cheating. Although your will power is probably stronger than mine

[Lilechka 17]

I did the same thing... I cheated! I was sick of the yogurt' date=' the Soups and the liquids. I did freak out a little, but I was fine thank God.[/quote']

That is intolerable, isn't it? You don't get it till you're there!!! Real food, please, how I miss thee... (Thank you, just needed to vent )

[dionysus69 29]

I too had to EAT!! I went into my fridge and snagged cream cheese and then felt soooo bad.... I was fine and continue to lose so i guess we are not alone!! Its HARD!!!

[ladylaura 77]

I relate. I'm 10 days post op now and sooo tired of the full liquids LOL But...there's a saying I keep having run through my mind, "Don't give up what you want most for what you want now."

It helps me stay on track

[christina0613 103]

That is intolerable' date=' isn't it? You don't get it till you're there!!! Real food, please, how I miss thee... (Thank you, just needed to vent )[/quote']

I think if your able to eat yogurt you can have mushy food..you will be fine..some doctors dont even do 2 full weeks of liquid

[jallen1242 0]

Im on a 8 week Optifast liquid diet. Yesterday was my first day. I was doing good until the evening rolled around. i was needing to eat something. I ate a chicken leg and about a serving spoon full of mac and cheese. My surgery is August 15, 2013. Yesterday was hard but today will be better.

[kari61 128]

I'm sure your fine because it was a mushy food, but try to wait it out until you are cleared. I was on liquids for 3 weeks post op and it was sooooo hard, I know..My surgeon told me that it wasn't so much the food itself (depending on what it is of course) that would hurt me, but the throwing up that could..So try to hold out, it will be worth it, while your stomach is still healing...

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

While I can appreciate it being hard to stick to the liquids-- I went through it too, over Christmas no less. It is important to let your body heal and follow what your doctor has laid out for you. You are still swollen, numb and healing. There is an end in sight, keep reminding yourself that you knew what you were getting into when you decided on surgery. Give yourself the very best opportunity for success and a healthy recovery by doing what you are supposed to (what your doctor tells you, not someone else's). Commit to good choices now when you need to be strict so it will be easier when you have less food restrictions. We're all human, and no one is perfect. Take care of yourself, getting sleeved is only one part of this.. You have to make the right choices going forward.

Good luck .