I was wondering - since everyone's post op diets are so different. How long do people need to wait before moving to a mushie diet.

Thanks

In our practice Dr. C and I rec to wait one week before Puree foods and 2 weeks before initiating soft solids.

Erin L. Hurst, RD, LD

1-2 weeks Clear liquids

3rd week thicker liquids

4th week mushy

5th week solids

It was hard but worth every second. Also I did not have to do a preop diet.

We didn't get a "mushie" stage.

Days 1-3/7 (meaning days 1 through 3rd or 7th) - clear liquids

Starting on day 4-8 add pourable yogurt

Starting on 7 add creamy Soups

Day 8-10 add Protein shakes

Don't go past that for 3 weeks, then eat whatever but chew 30 times and no liquid an hour before, during or an hour after. Also once you start eating everything must be a "meal" - no protein replacement shakes.

When you eat, protein first, then veggies, then fruits, then carbs.

I was on liquids for ten days after my surgery. I did mushies for another week and then on to normal foods. It worked well for me.

The first time I had the liquid yogurt it was like mentally eating a pie SOOOOO good!

And tomorrow is day 7. I am so bad, I have my creamy Soup out and ready to heat.

My doctor moved me over in a week.

I haven't been banded yet but my Dr. has told me that post-op I will be on a liquid diet for 4 weeks followed by another 4 weeks of mushie food. Right now that seems forever!!

4 weeks of full liquids for me! ugh

2 weeks of liquids

2 weeks of mushies

2 weeks of soft solids

Then my first fill.

Same here Copywronger! my Doc told me not enjoy my soft solids to much because my first fill will be 2 weeks after! and go back to liquids? Does anyone know for how long again!? he said we will fill my band with 3.5cc I think is to much!

Hi WASaBB!... always reading your valuable posts!...

Blessings!

2 weeks pre op - clear liquids only and protein drinks

2 weeks post op - clear liquids only and protein drinks

3rd week - start adding tuna, eggs, tofu, cheese and mushy foods

4th week - have at it.

Wow, I had it easy - 1 day of clear liquids pre-op, then 3 days liquids (clear or full) post-op, then on day 4 I could start with yogurt, cottage cheese, soft boiled eggs, runny cream of wheat, jars of baby food, creamy soups, etc.

I have to do liquids, anything that will go up a straw, so no clear soups thankfully. Then its 2 weeks of mushies. Not even excited about the mushies, am not at all interested in eating!! LOL what an about face that is!!

I was on a liquid diet for four weeks. Never had to do clear liquids past the first day. I could have anything I could get in a straw for 4 weeks.

Two days of liquids

Four weeks of mushies

I am thinking I have it easy!