I had my 2nd appt. with the nutritionist and asked her about liquid proteins etc. She said starting week 2 it protein form normal sources, even chicken as long as you chew it up well. From what I have read most people seem to be on soft foods for 4-6 weeks. Is that the norm? My other question -- after surgery (months later/long term) can you take an advil? I thought I read something about after Bypass surgery that you couldn't take it. What do I do in 20 years if I have arthritis?

I was eating puree and soft foods 10 days post op per my team, Each team is different. My booklet from my team said 2 weeks liquids, 1 week puree 1 week soft and after that anything that I could tolerate and they stressed chew, chew, chew.

They only mentioned to stay away from beef and pork chops for 6 months because it's hard to digest, but I've read on here lots of people eat those before 6 months...I did try beef and it did not sit well with me so I will wait like suggested.

Motrin and Advil are too harsh on your stomach. My Dr said Tylenol is ok\better.

Every team is different but most follow 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks mushy, 2 weeks soft and then solids.

Follow the advice of your team and if things aren’t working right go back to the previous stage

2 hours ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

I had my 2nd appt. with the nutritionist and asked her about liquid Proteins etc. She said starting week 2 it Protein form normal sources, even chicken as long as you chew it up well. From what I have read most people seem to be on soft foods for 4-6 weeks. Is that the norm? My other question -- after surgery (months later/long term) can you take an advil? I thought I read something about after Bypass surgery that you couldn't take it. What do I do in 20 years if I have arthritis?

I had the sleeve done a month ago. As per my dr, I began eating soft protein, eggs, chicken, tuna salad, fish, in my third week. Most days I still have a protein shake for one meal but I’m able to get in a few ounces of protein, as long as I chew really well, and this week I started eating soft vegetables. Every team is different with their requirements. Good luck to you!

Ibuprofone is a nsaid and is harsh on stomach. It can lead to ulcers more readily after gastric surgery. Tylenol is ok though.

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