Hi everyone! I'm new to this and am 4 days post-op. I am feeling great but starting to crave solid food. Any words of encouragement or tips to stay on track with liquid diet would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi newbie. I had surgery 10/24/13 too. Would like to eat something mushy too. chicken broth & tea for 4 days. You?

Hi newbie. I had surgery 10/24/13 too. Would like to eat something mushy too. chicken broth & tea for 4 days. You?

I am 4 days post op. I rarely get very hungry. The most painful place is at the port. I have horrible problems with the gas from surgery and am using the heating pad. Im tolerating the diet. Our doctors protocol calls for 2 days clear liquid 2 days full liquid then mushy foods. So tomorrow i can add bananas. But im on cream of chicken and some pink lemonade or propel. It is very very hard. Im drinking 2 Protein shakes a day instead of 3 until i build up to it.

My doctor requires clear liquids for two weeks but the hospital nutritionist recommended 1week liquids and adding creamed soups, etc. in week 2. Using heating pad too and walking, I've from Georgia.

I live in ky. If the gas or bloating feeling would subside id be ok. I hope in a couple of days its gone. I eat 3 times a day i dont know if we are supposed to count calories on the liquid diet or not.

How was it moving to creamed soups?

It was smooth. Its actually very filling. You wont eat as much as you think even though its cream of chicken. Next is mashed potatoes and bananas.

So sick of broth and tea! I added a splash of skim milk and a Splenda to my tea this evening, it was pretty good.

Im not much on milk n tea. I am starting tea tomorrow. I cant wait for tuna thats for sure. Its hard when no one in your home really takes any of it into consideration. Lol

Hey all I've just reached week 2 and the first week of liquids was really boring! Having Breakfast drinks (like up & go) really did help though and different flavours of iced tea too! With broth and cream of chicken I added extra spices to change them slightly Oh, and fruit flavoured (not dairy, but ike a calippo) ice cream is allowed

I've been enjoying different pureed fruits and am also becoming best friends with my liquidiser!! Blending up actual chicken and veggies makes the difference, trust me

Im not much on milk n tea. I am starting tea tomorrow. I cant wait for tuna thats for sure. Its hard when no one in your home really takes any of it into consideration. Lol

You are so right. That's how it is in my home.

I am 4 days post op. I rarely get very hungry. The most painful place is at the port. I have horrible problems with the gas from surgery and am using the heating pad. Im tolerating the diet. Our doctors protocol calls for 2 days clear liquid 2 days full liquid then mushy foods. So tomorrow i can add bananas. But im on cream of chicken and some pink lemonade or propel. It is very very hard. Im drinking 2 Protein shakes a day instead of 3 until i build up to it.

Can you share your post op diet

Here is some motivation to follow your plan: eating solids or even mushy too soon can cause a slip ( a nice way of saying rip your stitches out away from your stomach which most likely will cause internal bleeding)

This isn't a diet it is a medical necessity. Stay healthy, stay happy, and call your dr if you can't go on any longer!

MiniMi, this was helpful to read. Worked too hard to get to this point to not adhere to the liquid diet. Thanks for the motivation.

Although it has been tougher today, I've had decaf iced tea, chicken broth, Jello and potato broth (strained to make sure no lumps got in to broth). Thinking about going to my favorite Chinese restaurant tomorrow & purchasing hot & sour Soup. Will strain it but thinking it might give me a little taste variety. Has anyone tried this?

Although it has been tougher today' date=' I've had decaf iced tea, chicken broth, Jello and potato broth (strained to make sure no lumps got in to broth). Thinking about going to my favorite Chinese restaurant tomorrow & purchasing hot & sour soup. Will strain it but thinking it might give me a little taste variety. Has anyone tried this? [/quote']

I've been thinking the same thing.