Ok I understand that all surgeons are different. Some are bariatric center of excellence some are not

Some say rice some say no no rice

Some say flat diet soda is ok. Other not

Why isn't the food requirements at least all the same.

I would think that would be a simple one for all to follow?

I am at a facility w three surgeons and they don't even agree w each other. There is just debate between surgeons over what works. I have a hard core surgeon so no rice, no pasta, no caffeine and no carbonation. Forever. I promised myself I would follow his plan and it seems to be working so far.

Here's the good news side of the 'great debate': They're all partially right and all partially wrong... and that, too, will vary from patient to patient. So, if some surgeons allow caffeine and you can't live without your morning cup o' joe (I don't think I could), then don't give it up as that surgeon's patients won't. Just be smart about it like using sweetner instead of sugar and low/no fat/calorie creamer if you must. It won't be the end of the world. After all, some surgeons are not limiting their patients in the same way.

I hear ya. My surgeon is hardcore. Can't even do puree until 3 weeks post op. I'm going nuts! It makes me want to cheat knowing that others are eating at this point and I can't. Would kill for something that isn't Splenda flavored!

And my body must know what it needs bc all I'm craving is protein!

I agree, my dr is very strict. How is urs?

Very strict. But he has a great reputation and track record!

Mine is the same - great reputation and from my experience, a truly gifted surgeon. But she don't give an inch on no rice, pasta, caffeine, carbonated anything, and 100g of protein a day minimum. And she scares the crap out of me so I don't take any chances with pissing her off! LOL

Mine is the same - great reputation and from my experience' date=' a truly gifted surgeon. But she don't give an inch on no rice, Pasta, caffeine, carbonated anything, and 100g of Protein a day minimum. And she scares the crap out of me so I don't take any chances with pissing her off! LOL[/quote']

Lmao my RN IS terrifying and she's the one I deal with 99% of the time. I see my surgeon every once in awhile

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12