Post-Op Diet Restrictions

[courtneykq15 0]

Hello everyone,

I have a couple questions about post surgery dietary restrictions. I am signed up for my surgery for March 17 and I am trying to get as informed as possible. I understand that there are phases of reintroducting solid foods and there are limits on what you can eat. But how do those restrictions work longterm? How about a year or two years after surgery? I know this is a lifestyle change but will someone reverse their progress if they have something sweet once in a blue moon (a year post surgery for example)? I have also heard that drinking soda stretches your stomach. Does this apply to all sugar foods? Ultimately, I am ready to make dietary changes but I am worried about whether I am signing up for a irreversible surgery in which ill never be able to have an occasional treat?

[catwoman7 10,870]

I'm 4.5 years out and can eat pretty much anything except for super fatty meals (e.g., my husband and I used to go to Friday night fish fries a lot - can't do that anymore - I'd be in the bathroom vomiting up a storm!). Other than that, I can tolerate everything. I just eat treats occasionally, though, because my weight heads north really fast if I"m not watching it all the time.

that said, I really stuck to my plan the first year and almost never cheated. Once I hit maintenance, though, yes - I let myself have treats occasionally. Still do.

edited to add that no, sugar won't stretch your stomach, but consistent overeating (of anything - not just sugar) will. And some people do have soda again once they're a few months out. I can't handle carbonated beverages anymore - they bother my stomach - but some people don't have a problem with them. (some surgeons don't want you to ever have carbonated beverages again, but some are OK with it once you're a few months out IF they don't bother your stomach)

Edited December 23, 2019 by catwoman7

[courtneykq15 0]

Thank you for the insight!

[AJ Tylo 1,398]

I am not very long term but i can pretty much handle as above any food, For example this weekend ate a Cookie made for x mas - Also had a slice of pizza hut pizza. I have found that i really do not care for food anymore so as i switch to the next holding it off phase Im going to be careful.

The days of a quarter pounder double and a fries super sized are over, The bread and grease will get you, but in general have no problems eating small little tastes

A female friend just said this the other day - Its not like you can not enjoy the taste of food, You can not enjoy the piles of food as you use to.

I feel so much healthier and confident now so GUYS going to say it again F@#ck Food!