Surgery in less than a week, looking for some info on post-surgery food intake

[Tufflaw 463]

I'm going in next Wednesday for revision from sleeve to bypass, very excited to start this journey again!

For those who went through this already, I was curious about eating/drinking after the surgery. After my sleeve, they had me eating real food the next day, starting with eggs for Breakfast and then for other meals chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad, blended very smooth. I was able to take in about 4-6 oz per meal with no problem, also got my liquids and Protein in.

I know that the bypass pouch is significantly smaller than the sleeve, so I was wondering what the diet is like after surgery. I know they want us to drink 64 oz of Water a day, but is that even possible with such a small pouch?

Thanks!

[Smanky 743]

Initially I was given the Water goal of 1200ml/40oz per day, which I had no trouble drinking. Slow going for sure, but totally doable, as water travels pretty quickly through the bypass. I've had a slow but steady water increase and can now do 1500ml per day at least. Some do struggle with the water however; there's no universal experience after a bypass so it can swing either way. I was fortunate that liquids haven't been an issue.

My post surgery diet was 1 week liquid only, then pureed stage for 4 weeks, then soft-food stage for another 4 which I'm still currently on. I'm able to eat some raw veg, though, however I make sure to chew it into pulp. It's pretty evident pretty quickly when you've eaten something you're not really ready for. AND if you drink water too quickly - found that one out last night and won't be doing that again!

Diets vary depending on the surgeon though. Has your dietician gone over it with you?

[catwoman7 10,872]

I don't know about revisions, but at my clinic, they had the sleevers and the bypassers on the same eating plan.

[The Greater Fool 1,952]

Have you not discussed your post-op plan with someone from your surgeon's team?

They are the first and last word on what you should be eating.

Good luck,

Tek

[Starwarsandcupcakes 1,897]

I agree with tek. Your surgeons office will be the advice you should follow.

However, after I had my revision (for gerd) I drank liquids pretty well right after. I managed broth, crystal light and Water for my meals in the hospital the first couple days with no problem. After that I was on full liquids (including pudding and jello) for 2 weeks then purées for 2 weeks.

With a revision you won’t have a pyloric valve so liquids will likely be easier but as you move on you’ll feel restriction from food.