Is anyone's surgeon this strict with post-op eating plan???

[BayCityBandster 1]

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Help! I was banded 5/23, and my surgeon says -

- two weeks Clear Liquids, then

- two weeks full liquids, then

- weeks 5 - 9 mushies

I know I need to do what he says, but was/is anyone's surgeon this strict about moving to soft foods? I didn't have a pre-op diet, just Clear Liquids the day before.

Every post I have seen has people moving to food faster than this.

Thanks so much! I love this place!

[CanHardlyWait 0]

yup--mine has about the sam plan. it is fustrating, especially during the full liquid stage but they have their reasons so I am doing it. i was banded 5/12--it gets easier with each passing day.

[BayCityBandster 1]

Thanks, Can Hardly Wait! I think when I get to full liquids I will do better. I don't even feel hungry, just in the mood to eat, KWIM?

[thenume 2]

no...my surgeon was not that strict.

1-2 days Clear Liquids post-op

day 3-10 mushies

day 11-14 soft foods

15- solid foods

[BayCityBandster 1]

Thanks, thenume! Think it is too late for me to switch to your surgeon???

[Lillyanne_M 0]

My Dr. had me on the same plan. It wasn't fun, but I'm glad I did it. Solids too soon after surgery can cause damage to your pouch and to the band. The flap of stomach they sutured over the band needs to heal in place and having to deal with chunks of food can cause slippage and can interfere with the healing process.

Anyway, that's what I was told. Hang in there! It will be over before you know it! It's frustrating as all get out, but it really will be better for you in the long run. GOOD LUCK!

[Lillie52 0]

My diet:

2 weeks preop: liquids

Post op 0-3: clear liquid

Days 3-7: full liquid

Day 8-3 weeks: pureed/mechanical soft (I think this is what most call mushies)

4-8 weeks soft

[thenume 2]

I think it is :- ) !

[Lori Ann 0]

I was two weeks pre-op

[Lori Ann 0]

Sorry about that I hit the wrong button, but anyway

I was 2 weeks pre-op liquids

1-2 weeks post-op clear liquids

2-4 weeks post-op liquids (cream Soups, be careful of the calories, NO SOLIDS)

4TH WEEK

[pmvb11 0]

Here is my post op diet:

Day 1-7 - Clear Liquids Only

Day 8-28: Full liquid diet (Start chewable multivitamin)

Day 29-42: Soft Diet which I can add mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, soft fish, low fat cottage cheese, well cooked veggies

Hope this helps!

[HeatherO 7]

Mine was similar to yours. I felt really good about it because it helped to ensure that I healed properly. It is important to me that my band last a lifetime so I wanted to give it every opportunity to heal in place. It was tough but I am happy I followed through.

[elaine3758 6]

Mine was full liquid day after surgery for 2 weeks. Then mushy for 1 week. Then as tolerated food in general

[bratz98363 0]

Mine was:

1. 2 weeks fluids

2. 2 weeks mushies

3. 2 weeks soft

[shome 0]

Lori Ann,

Wow. How tall are you? I noticed you are below your goa weight. Do you feel good?

Edited May 27, 2008 by shome