How long for clear liquids?

[Alysan1978 5]

Good morning! I am go on day three of post op sleeve and so far so good. I'm nauseous and hurting but that's expected. Can someone please tell me how many days they did Clear Liquids post op? My doc didn't leave me with any info but from what I'm reading it says about 3 days? Any advice would be most appreciated. Thank you kindly.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I got sleeved on a Monday morning and went home Wednesday noon-ish. Upon discharge, I was allowed to start full liquids. I stayed at that level for a week and then at week two started purees. At week three I started soft foods, and at 4 1/2 weeks (one month) started regular cooked foods as tolerated. At three months I was allowed to try raw foods, salads, nuts, etc.

[liannatx 897]

I had one week of clears, one of full liquids, one week of pureed, one of soft solids. At 4 weeks I was able to start eating regular solid foods.

[thisfathasgot2go 235]

I did day 0 (discharge day) to day 3 - clear liquids.

I am currently in all liquids, days 4 - 14.

Next phase, is soft foods, days 15 - 30.

I follow my NUT and their program is online if you want something to help guide you.

https://xnet.kp.org/misg/bariatrics/after.html

Edited October 17, 2015 by thisfathasgot2go

[RickM 1,747]

It's quite variable depending upon the doc and their experiences and philosophies - some do a few days, some a couple of weeks and some none at all. My doc is in the none at all camp, starting with liquids, purees, mushes and soft Proteins as tolerated and progressing to everything else after a month. YMMV

Best thing is to keep up what you are doing until you can contact your doc's staff and find out what their progression schedule is. They may have a set schedule or they may advance things as they see fit at each follow up appointment.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had one week clear liquids (with the exception of premier Protein and a couple of ProtiDiet soups), one week full liquids, one week soft foods, one week soft mechanical foods, etc.

Did you not receive any nutrition education and/or discharge instructions? Do you have a NUT? What is in your written materials?

[MzStockton 182]

Hi, I had two weeks liquids

[Dub 9,922]

Congrats on your surgery.

My surgeon kept it simple and gave me my rundown until I see him again.

Different bariatric centers have different plans. Different surgeons within the same plan sometimes have different plans.

I would contact the surgeon that did your surgery and get instruction from them and only them.

I hope your pain is easing up as well as the dreaded nausea.

[Linaka 92]

Just one day for me, then Protein Drinks.< /p>

[pr_pitbullgrl 1,039]

One day clear.

Two weeks full liquid.

Day fifteen any foods but Dr recommend to start with soft stuff.

[Alysan1978 5]

Thank you all for your encouraging and informative words. I was sleeved on a Thursday and went home Friday with no written follow up instructions besides to continue liquids and see my doctor after one week. Unfortunately nothing was specified about the amounts I am supposed to drink nor is the office open to find out the specifics until tomorrow. I will continue to drink the clear liquid diet until I am told otherwise. I wasn't given proper information and am hoping I am doing everything correctly. Thanks again, everyone. It's nice to not feel so alone on this journey.

[Dub 9,922]

Thank you all for your encouraging and informative words. I was sleeved on a Thursday and went home Friday with no written follow up instructions besides to continue liquids and see my doctor after one week. Unfortunately nothing was specified about the amounts I am supposed to drink nor is the office open to find out the specifics until tomorrow. I will continue to drink the clear liquid diet until I am told otherwise. I wasn't given proper information and am hoping I am doing everything correctly. Thanks again, everyone. It's nice to not feel so alone on this journey.

You are definitely not alone !!!!!

That is unacceptable that you weren't given clear instructions upon being discharged. Do they have an emergency after hours / on-call number ?

Does your bariatric program have a webapge with possible links ?

How about your nutritionist.....do they have a private Facebook page you contact them at ?

There has to be a way you can contact your surgeon and/or their staff to get instruction.

Edited October 18, 2015 by Dub

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Then, it sounds like you are supposed to stay on Clear Liquids until you see your doctor for your one week follow-up per your surgeon's instructions.

I am just surprised that they didn't give you more education/training than that.

Good sources of Protein for clear liquid phase:

Bone broth

Isopure ready to drink

ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrate

Other clear liquids:

Jello (no sugar added)

Popsicles (no sugar added)

Decaf tea

Herbal infusions (herb tea)

Water

Water enhanced with crystal light, Mio drops, etc

Bouillon or broth

Definitely call you surgeon's office for clarification of you have questions. Mine had a 24 hour help line for any questions or concerns.

Best of luck.