Just had my first post op appointment and Dr moved me into the puréed stage diet. My question is how many times a day are you eating?

I wish I could be of more help as I know that different post-op phases can be confusing, overwhelming and a little nerve wrecking.

I didn't have a puree'd stage.

My dr told me no more than 3 times a day. Hope that helps.

My dr told me no more than 3 times a day. Hope that helps.

Are you still supplementing in between those 3 meals with shakes to reach daily protein goals?

For my pureed stage, I was supposed to eat 3 meals and two Protein shakes, or 4 meals and 1 Protein shake. Here's the plan my center gave me: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/MediaLibraries/URMCMedia/hh/services-centers/bariatrics/documents/Bariatric_Meal_Plan_Pureed.pdf

My program is 3 meals and 2 shakes. I started this phase last Weds night. To date, I have not been able to eat 3 meals. There are some days I don't get both protein shakes. Yesterday, it took me three hours to drink my shake. It is a process. I honestly found my liquid/soft phase much easier. I think it gets easier the further out from surgery. I try to focus on protein and liquids because I do not want yo deal with dehydration. Every program is so different so check with you nutritionist.

My program says i'm suppose to eat 5 times a day, PLUS sip on a protein shake during the day, I've been on pureed for a week and I've yet to get everything in.

I'm 12 days out, God wiling I start my puree stage on Friday.