When do we get to eat real food?

lewis_dd · March 2, 2008

I had my surgery Wed (Feb. 27). I am on full liquids now. My Dr. maps out getting back to a normal diet over 8 weeks. Does every dr do that? I feel pretty good post op except for big gas bubbles and hunger pains that can feel so intense I feel like someone hit me in the stomach with a bat. I would like to try thicker foods early but I am not sure what will happen. Any insight?

Debbie

mediummike · March 2, 2008

every dr is different from what i see on this site. 2 weeks of liquids / mushies (yogurt. baby food, etc..) before able to start on "soft" foods. fo a week and then all foods the following week...

i am actually surprised to see so many ask this question post op - didn't your dr give me a specific plan to follow with follow-ups ?

lewis_dd · March 2, 2008

My dr says clear for 2 days full until 7 days adding thicker foods until 8 weeks slowly. I guess my problem is that I got the feeling that he wanted us to add food as we were able to tolerate it. I am not sure if I am having problems tolerating food or still hurt from post-op (gas and bloating). I guess I am not sure what to expect if I have a problem with something.