As of today, I am one week post-op. Overall, recovery has been pretty easy and uneventful. I am down almost 20 lbs since surgery, walking at least 1/2 mile each day, and am getting over 80oz. of Fluid daily. I have the occasional "cramp" in my gut, but they usually subside pretty quickly. The fluid and Protein shakes go down without issue and I can pretty much take normal sized drinks, instead of sipping. All that said, I went to a Center of Excellence program & surgeon. They are VERY conservative with the pre-op and post-op process. The one thing that is frustrating me is that I REALLY want to move to pureed food. I know every surgeon is different, but mine does not allow me to move off of liquids until 14 days post op. I can make it without an issue, but I am considering calling my nutritionist to see if they will give me permission to advance a little early. Anyone else run into a situation like mine?

There is no harm in asking, but be prepared to get the answer you're not going to like..."No, you can't move to puree sooner than 14 days."

I'm not a fan of going against doctor's orders - they have them for a reason, even if we don't like them and another person was able to eat foods sooner.

I was able to eat 2 tablespoons of food per day from the beginning. I can tell you that even if you were able to move to pureed foods, you won't be able to eat much and that little bit of food is going to take you about 30 minutes to finish. It loses its luster very quickly - a lot of times I would stop eating because I simply lost interest in that food that 15 minutes prior looked like a feast.

Make sure you take care of your new tiny tummy - it's still healing. It sounds like you're doing great with your fluids! That's awesome.

Best of luck to you!

I know it's hard to stay on liquids my doctor had me on two weeks full liquids. Really in that first couple of weeks your stomach is still swollen and numb. So it's a very safe thing to do, staying on liquids. That being said when the third week came around I was a chicken, watery instant mash potato and gravy blending fool!

I too went to a Center for Excellence and my surgeon/NUT is conservative. Day 17 (tomorrow), I get to advance to the "creamy" stage...tired if shakes (I use unjury), and really want something more. Feeling great, walking and getting around terrific! -20 since I've begun this journey. No pre-op diet required.

As of today, I am one week post-op. Overall, recovery has been pretty easy and uneventful. I am down almost 20 lbs since surgery, walking at least 1/2 mile each day, and am getting over 80oz. of Fluid daily. I have the occasional "cramp" in my gut, but they usually subside pretty quickly. The fluid and Protein shakes go down without issue and I can pretty much take normal sized drinks, instead of sipping. All that said, I went to a Center of Excellence program & surgeon. They are VERY conservative with the pre-op and post-op process. The one thing that is frustrating me is that I REALLY want to move to pureed food. I know every surgeon is different, but mine does not allow me to move off of liquids until 14 days post op. I can make it without an issue, but I am considering calling my nutritionist to see if they will give me permission to advance a little early. Anyone else run into a situation like mine?

I'm two weeks out yesterday and just saw my surgeon today. I've been great -- zero problems taking in 65-95g protein per day and all my Water from the very start. No complications, and no need to sip. I was hoping he's let me go on and advance to purees today, but no. My center requires three weeks of full liquids, then nine weeks of purees and soft foods. Shaking up my Premier Protein for dinner now...

I'm two weeks out yesterday and just saw my surgeon today. I've been great -- zero problems taking in 65-95g Protein per day and all my Water from the very start. No complications, and no need to sip. I was hoping he's let me go on and advance to purees today, but no. My center requires three weeks of full liquids, then nine weeks of purees and soft foods. Shaking up my Premier Protein for dinner now...

--- can't wait to start full liquids tomorrow -- 7 days out on dec19

Sick and tired of broth -- hate stinky nasty sf Jello and sf Popsicles are overrated. Love love love room temp water, warm tea and ice chips but I need real energy ....I woke up sooooo tired this morning even tho all I do is sleep really and take pain meds

Dreaming of purée and soft food stage too!!!