Advice needed

[Sophia Duran 4]

My surgery date for gastric sleeve was on Sep 22, 2017. Going on 11 days pos op.

I have no idea what to add to my diet. Up until now, I’ve just have Water, broth, Jello, popsicles, Gatorade and apple juice. I’ve been scared to jump into the next stage. Any suggestions on what I can add this week. Are the Premier Protein shakes ok now?? Hunger is really starting to set in and I’ve been extremely moody. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🤝

Also I have only lost about 5 lbs since surgery. Is that typical? I lost 8 lbs. in my 7 day pre op

I had my procedure done in Mexico with virtually no after help at all. I’m feeling so lost.

[chuswysly 122]

Did your surgeon send you home with a list of foods to eat and how long to wait before introducing foods other than liquids? I've learned that different surgeons have very different ideas about introducing foods......the "when" and "type" and "how much". My surgeon had me on liquids for 21 days.....then onto the Proteins shakes and very soft foods for another 21 days and then introduced eggs and other things. It took about 2 months before I was eating very small amounts of chicken/fish, etc. I'm a big believer in following your surgeon's advice since it's so different depending on the doctor. I also had my surgery in Mexico in August of 2016 and am very pleased. You'll get as many different answers as you do responses......it can be very confusing. I would recommend you listen to your surgeon and listen to your body. I found it was pretty evident when I ate something I shouldn't. I also think the very best thing you can do is to keep your portions small.....eat less but more often and make good choices. Wishing you luck and much success!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

You will lose faster when you dump the apple juice. It is just sugar.

You should have a list of things to eat and when to start eating them from your team.

[rubia72 200]

You should be able to drink Protein Shakes my surgeons nutritionist gave me a binder with pre and post directions and she told me not to drink juice at all.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

3 hours ago, Sophia Duran said:

My surgery date for gastric sleeve was on Sep 22, 2017. Going on 11 days pos op.

I have no idea what to add to my diet. Up until now, I’ve just have Water, broth, Jello, popsicles, Gatorade and apple juice. I’ve been scared to jump into the next stage. Any suggestions on what I can add this week. Are the Premier Protein shakes ok now?? Hunger is really starting to set in and I’ve been extremely moody. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🤝

Also I have only lost about 5 lbs since surgery. Is that typical? I lost 8 lbs. in my 7 day pre op

I had my procedure done in Mexico with virtually no after help at all. I’m feeling so lost.

You know when you are discussing with your surgeon about havin surgery why dont people ask for a plan there an then?

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

3 hours ago, Sophia Duran said:

My surgery date for gastric sleeve was on Sep 22, 2017. Going on 11 days pos op.

I have no idea what to add to my diet. Up until now, I’ve just have Water, broth, Jello, popsicles, Gatorade and apple juice. I’ve been scared to jump into the next stage. Any suggestions on what I can add this week. Are the Premier Protein shakes ok now?? Hunger is really starting to set in and I’ve been extremely moody. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🤝

Also I have only lost about 5 lbs since surgery. Is that typical? I lost 8 lbs. in my 7 day pre op

I had my procedure done in Mexico with virtually no after help at all. I’m feeling so lost.

You should not be in the next stage usualy . mine was 2 weeks liquid, 2 week puree 2 week soft, then normal food, i was cleared for normal food in my 2 week soft phase as it was making me sick soft puree food lol

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

2 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

You will lose faster when you dump the apple juice. It is just sugar.

You should have a list of things to eat and when to start eating them from your team.

I hear people from Mexico dont get any plan but if it were me before they cut me open i would make sure i have an idea of what im supposed to be eating if there is a language barrier the surgeon can go onto an english website and print something off we have to be pro active.

[KateBruin 344]

If you’re still exclusively in the liquid phase you can do like 1/4 juice and 3/4 Water for the flavor and volume but less sugar. I’m almost 6 weeks out and on solids so I forget when I started Protein Shakes but I believe it was almost right away. Few days at most. I could crack open my binder if you want photos of some of the diet plans I was given.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

An average plan consists of Week One - liquids popsicles, Jello, broth including clear Protein Drinks aiming for minimum of 60 gr Protein for women and 64oz of Water every day always. Week Two - full liquids - cream Soups, etc but same goals of protein and water. Week Three - add some texture like blended cottage cheese, still using shakes to get adequate protein. Maybe refried beans....Week Four - soft foods - scrambled eggs, etc.

It just progresses as you heal and tolerate texture and solids after chewing and chewing. Sometimes it takes longer to tolerate certain foods.

And after you can tolerate more and more solids always stop liquids 30 minutes before eating and at least 30 minutes after eating.

You can find all this on these forums by using the search function and putting ' food stages post-op ' in the bar.

Edited October 3, 2017 by Sosewsue61

[JeffN 106]

I had my surgery in Mexico and was given a post-op diet, so I don't agree with the above statement that Mexico patients don't get a post-op eating schedule. I had my Surgery on the 9/20/2017, and I start phase 3 (Soft Food) in a few days. I will be on that schedule for two weeks before moving on to hard foods. I think the key no matter what phase you are on is taking small bites and chew and when you think you are done chewing, chew some more. I am finding that when I chew eggs using the above technique, they go down on their own. I think that will happen with any food as I move through the phases.

It would be improper for anyone to tell you to do anything except what your DR. has told you. I don't care how many years someone has had the surgery or how successful they are. You need to listen to your DR and follow the plan they have set out for you. Noone in this forum knows what technique or suture line they performed on you. Based upon that only your DR can tell you what phase you should be on and when. I love this forum for general questions, but when it comes to your surgery, you should leave those up to your surgeon and follow their guidelines.

[MarinaGirl 609]

Your hearsay info is totally incorrect. I was given a very detailed food plan and post-op diet requirements from my Mexican surgeon. I selected a very qualified surgeon that provided excellent info and support pre and post surgery, and I’ve had no complications.

As well, my surgeon spoke great English.

6 hours ago, dreamingsmall said:

I hear people from Mexico dont get any plan but if it were me before they cut me open i would make sure i have an idea of what im supposed to be eating if there is a language barrier the surgeon can go onto an english website and print something off we have to be pro active.

Edited October 3, 2017 by MarinaGirl

[Sophia Duran 4]

I hear people from Mexico dont get any plan but if it were me before they cut me open i would make sure i have an idea of what im supposed to be eating if there is a language barrier the surgeon can go onto an english website and print something off we have to be pro active.

I did get some paper work (3 pages) with after care instructions and a 5-6 week break down to follow, but it isn’t detailed at all. It doesn’t tell you how many ounces you should have at once, or much less any brands of shakes or foods to have. Since I haven’t had any problems swallowing, or getting any liquids down. Or even having any discomfort what so after I drink, I’m scared to add things because I don’t know how much to add. So if I do have a Premier Protein drink how much of it would I drink....I’m assuming the 11 oz would be too much but I just don’t know.

[JeffN 106]

2 minutes ago, Sophia Duran said:

I did get some paper work (3 pages) with after care instructions and a 5-6 week break down to follow, but it isn’t detailed at all. It doesn’t tell you how many ounces you should have at once, or much less any brands of shakes or foods to have. Since I haven’t had any problems swallowing, or getting any liquids down. Or even having any discomfort what so after I drink, I’m scared to add things because I don’t know how much to add. So if I do have a Premier Protein drink how much of it would I drink....I’m assuming the 11 oz would be too much but I just don’t know.

Where did you get your VGS done at?

[Sophia Duran 4]

I hear people from Mexico dont get any plan but if it were me before they cut me open i would make sure i have an idea of what im supposed to be eating if there is a language barrier the surgeon can go onto an english website and print something off we have to be pro active.

I got very minimal information after surgery. About 3 pages that aren’t detailed at all.

[Sophia Duran 4]

Your hearsay info is totally incorrect. I was given a very detailed food plan and post-op diet requirements from my Mexican surgeon. I selected a very qualified surgeon that provided excellent info and support pre and post surgery, and I’ve had no complications.
As well, my surgeon spoke great English.

I’m glad you got excellent information and support pre and post op. I unfortunately did not. I feel like once the surgery was done I was sent on my way to figure out what I had to do on my own. No follow up appointment whatsoever ever Nothing.