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2nd week post surgery and haven't had any problems. I feel like my stomach can handle soft foods. Anyone started on Soups or other foods this early? liquids go down no problem. What foods am I allowed to try?

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Congratulations so far! I was given a booklet with my meal plan - do's & don'ts. There were sample meals that I found most helpful. Do you have anything like that?

I was on full liquids two weeks post op. What were y told? est advice I can give is to follow that plan

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I'm a little surprised your doctor and program didn't have pretty strict Stages you were suppose to follow with as you progressed through. Most programs have Stage 1 through 5... each stage represents what you can and should be doing.

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2nd week post surgery and haven't had any problems. I feel like my stomach can handle soft foods. Anyone started on Soups or other foods this early? liquids go down no problem. What foods am I allowed to try?

Congratulations!!! I am at day 5 and feel the same way but going to wait until I see my doctor on Wed to get cleared



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After 7 days i was allowed any soft foods. Ive been handling them well



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Call your bariatric team. Only they can give you the correct answer for YOUR case. Please remember your tummy is still healing. I'm also in week 2. I have 3 more days left until I can start soft foods. My tummy has been doing great so far. No gas or nausea.



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I was on clear liquids for only days 1 & 2. Days 3-14 I could have Protein Shakes (no added fruit), Greek Yogurt, Applesauce, Light Cream Soups, Ricotta cheese, sugar free pudding & Fat Free Cottage Cheese. I stick mostly to the shakes, but have tried cottage cheese on day 6 and then Ricotta Cheese on Day 7. I'm tolerating it well and am not pushing it.

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Hi. I was sleeved on 2/6. As others have said your doctor or nutritionist should have given you a plan to follow. I was on clear liquids for day 1 and 2. I am currently in my 2 week full liquids phase. I have a dr appt tomorrow and should be moved on to the soft/mushy phase. Each phase is currently approved by my nutritionist and doctor. I have stuck to this religiously. Not because I think I can't handle moving forward but because these stages are designed not only for healing but also preparing for huge life changes. I am in this stage gratefully. I cook dinner for my family and sit with them and visit while they eat my awesome home cooked meal and I sip on my shake or eat a vanilla yogurt with PB2. It is a mindset that must be changed that you are depriving yourself of anything. You are giving yourself a life of good health, good eating, healthy portions, and a happier life. Change your mindset and that Protein Shake isn't so bad.

Good luck with your journey. Keep us posted on your progress.

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