Post op diet - what was yours?

[kevinsvsgjourney 4]

Just had my surgery on Monday and everything went perfect.

I haven't been hungry except today I'm feeling tired and my mind is telling me to get something in me.

I had my VSG in Mexico and the doctors guidelines are Clear liquids for 7 days post op - broth Jello Water is basically all I've been eating.

Next week it's supposed to be Protein shakes and Soups that are strained. This seems a little excessive in restriction as many people are on purée after a week or so.

What was your diet guidelines after?

[ThreeCrows 46]

I'm still on liquids nine days out. I go back to see my surgeon and nutritionist on Thursday, then get to move up to purées and soft foods. Two weeks of that, then regular diet. So a week of liquids doesn't sound that bad!

[Begin Again 12]

I had my surgery in the states and my doc's orders are 3 weeks liquid followed by three weeks blended.

[freshair 135]

I have to wait 10 weeks before i go to regular food. 2 weeks liquid 2 weeks puree and 6 weeks soft foods

[catdaddy 232]

I have to wait 10 weeks before i go to regular food. 2 weeks liquid 2 weeks puree and 6 weeks soft foods

Same with me.

[Djmohr 6,965]

This is pretty normal. You have to remember your stomach inside has a lot of sutures. You can easily damage your new tummy by not following the food plan. It needs time to heal. I personally would refrain from trying anything besides Clear Liquids until you are allowed to.

You should also be able to have chicken broth, watered down apple juice.

These items will give you a bit more energy.

For me it was homemade chicken broth that really helped me that first week.

Good luck and take care of yourself.

[kamarsha 4]

2 days clear fluids (broth, watered down juice, jello)

2 weeks full fluids (strained creamed Soups, Protein Shakes, yogurt, etc)

1 week pureed foods

1 week minced foods

Soft solids

[Amyllf2 206]

jump on the VSG boards. Those folks can probably answer more of your questions. This is the bypass board so our post op and long term stuff is very different.

[Inizio 32]

Clear liquids for the first day and then full liquids (strained Soup, yogurt, Protein shakes) for 2 weeks. I was cleared for mushy foods last week. I'll be on this stage for 6 weeks.