I'm supposed to be on clear liquid for a week and then all liquids for another week then pureed food for another week.. I was wondering, since I can't really drink much and I've only been on clear liquids for 4 days, what would happen if I start drinking yogurt 5 days post op? I've noticed some people were on clear liquids for a few days, I've done lots of research and it seems ok.. but I just wanted to get other opinions. Looking for ANY way to get more protein in.. thanks in advance!

I was on full liquids from the day I left the hospital but it was highly emphasized to get the hydration in before the protein. If your surgeon wants you to do clear liquids for a week than move on to full liquids I would honestly follow their instructions. Do you have a nutritionist you can call to get their opinion?

The best advice I can give is to stick with your doctor's plan. The first few weeks the focus is on getting in enough liquids and giving your tummy enough time to get the healing process started. It's true that the plan can vary from doctor to doctor, but generally they have a reason for the choices they've made in their diet plan. At the very least, I wouldn't move forward without talking to your doctor and/or your NUT.

As hard as it is, follow your doctor's plan as best you can! Remember that you are also working on your head, and you do not want to teach your head that 'just a little exception is OK'. At least my mind would take over if I gave it a chance!

My sweet husband gave me home made chicken broth and it was awesome.. amazing how it changed my attitude!! I'm gonna stick to the rules.. thanks for all the advice!!

I know it is hard when everyone seems to be on a different post-op plan, but you really need to follow YOUR doctors plan, not someone else's plan. There might be a specific reason your doctor has you on clear liquids and you can really harm your sleeve if you progress too quickly. If you want to go off your post-op plan, I would talk to your doctor first. I know how hard the post-op part is when you are wanting to eat food and are still on liquids- we have all been there and it sucks. But, before you know it you will be off liquids and eating food and feeling so much better. Hang in there- you can do this!

I'm still 6 weeks pre op but my plan is to kill two birds with one stone by drinking 2 Isopures a day (that's 80 grams of protein and 40 oz liquid) then water or powerade zero to hopefully get up to the 68 oz of fluid. I'm not going to push it, but that's the game plan for post op clear liquids.