Just curious to see what your Dr's have said regarding post op liquids and how long you're to be on them.

Im to be on liquids, basically Clear Liquids PLUS tomoto Soup, including Jello, popsicles, crystal light, broth, diluted juice...ect...

for a total of 4 weeks.

Just wondering what your dr's have said.....

I am only on clear liquids for at most the first week. I think at 7 days i start to add in oatmeal consistancy (so xmas day i can have oatmeal! heh).. 4 days after i can start to do nonfat yogurt..

I know that being on a liquid diet can make you drop a lot of weight quickly (heh it was my #1 choice to lose weight before and i could drop 30-40lbs in a month using complete liquid diet), so maybe a lot of doctors like to keep patients on liquid diets for the big weight loss boost to get them motivated and more quickly able to be active again..

I got my food schedule calendar and here is what my doctor has his patients doing:

Day 1-2 Clear liquids (32-64ounces per day) (popsicles, crystal light, broth)

Day 2- Add in Protein drink (40-70grams a day). Start taking Vitamins again

Day 3-4 - Add full liquids, v-8 juisce, thin low fat cream Soups and yogurt (lowfat no sugar added)

Day

5-6- Add applesauce, pudding, and protein smoothies, bananas (lowfat no sugar added)

Day 7 (XMAS day for me!)- Add oatmeal consistency foods, well cooked vegetables, vegetable soup and legumes (beans) well cooked (no grits, rice Pasta or peanut butter)

Day 8-10: Add soft boiled and scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, canned fruits, baked potato (low fat cheese to eggs and potatoes)

Day 11-13: Fresh fruits, continue protein supp, drink 48-64 ounces per day

Day 14: Slowly add baked fish, tuna (with no fat mayo), toast or crackers, small amount of rice, pasta, vegetables (except asparagus, celery, corn) and whole grain ceral (granola bars, protein bars)

Day 16-28: You'll be ready to try baked turkey and chicken and salads

Day 56 (8 weeks(: You can move on to ground beef, then gradually add roast beef, ham and sausage. Steak should be last!

Goals: Protein 50-70 gms/day

Fluids: 48-64 oz/day

wow..Im jealous...

wow..Im jealous...

I dont know i might try to stay on my Protein shakes for a bit longer though, as i know that will help shrink my stomach and get the weight loss a little boost at the start.

2 days til my surgery.. gaaa

I will be on liquids for 3 weeks and mushies for 3 weeks. I am to have 4

oz milk a day with protein powder for my 3 meals and have 64 oz. SF, caffein-free beverages a day with the only juices allowed are apple and cranberry an grape, plus SF popsicles plus SF jello. That's it for 3 weeks. Not having a problem at all with hunger.

I dont know i might try to stay on my Protein shakes for a bit longer though, as i know that will help shrink my stomach and get the weight loss a little boost at the start.

2 days til my surgery.. gaaa

Same here, I am sticking to the Protein Shakes for a bit (I was banded on 12/7).

I am haven't had bad cravings, except last night -- we had poker night, and watching all the guys drink beer, eat Cookies, pizza, chips ... it was real tough on me. Thank goodness for the band, I KNEW I couldn't have anything -- my Water and I made it through the night

I have to do 2 weeks liquids... 2 weeks pureed/soft foods (like yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes.... then 3 weeks of slowing intro other softer foods.

I can't wait until Dec. 26th, as I begin soft foods, so I can get Protein from scrambled eggs, etc.... I have had enough of this liquid already... but I am doing it!!!!!

Here is what I have:(banding on 12/21)

Hospital Stay -- Clear Liquids

Days 2-7 -- Full Liquid(Soups, Farina, Carnation Instant, etc

Weeks 2 & 3 Blended --pureed

Weeks 4 & 5 -- Soft

Week 6 -- All tolerated foods

Here is what my Dr has for my Diet progression:

Clear Liquids - While in hospital only

Protein-based liquids - first 2 weeks at home

pureed food - weeks 3-4 post surgery

Soft Food - weeks 5-6 post surgery

-UG

Hi, Here is what Atlanta Bariatrics has you do...

1 day pre-op - clear liquid

day of surgery - clear liquid

next 7 days - liquid diet which consists of 3 unjury Protein shakes a day & 1 liquid snack such as Jello pudding, yogurt, popsicle, broth. Also you are to consume 24 oz of other liquids in the day - Water, juice, etc.

next 21 days - mushy food diet. 3 meals a day, no snacking. oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat, eggs, moist chicken or turkey, well cooked vegetables & cream Soups, cottage cheese, yogurt, tuna, etc.

After this you resume a full diet as toletated.. My first fill is scheduled for January 14, 2008...

I am telling you I can't wait for mushy food. I am so sick of Protein Shakes I could vomit! They taste good & all, I am just sick of them.. I like a little variety.