4 days post-op and my stomach is growling....can i eat anything like jell-o? something with any kind of substance? what would happen if i ate something?

Hello. I was able to eat jello right after surgery in the hospital. i think that would be absolutely ok. Other than that i was on broth for the 1st week. I know the feeling, but it will be over before you know it!

I'd say Jello is safe. My doc considers it part of the clear liquid diet, because it melts going down your throat and turns into a clear liquid.

I wouldn't try eating any real food though. Your stomach is still healing, and needs this time to rest. You wouldn't want any complications.

Today is day 4 for me, and my doc says I can start full liquids. I did my first Protein drink today and I am FULL. If your doc has you on full liquids yet, maybe try a Protein Drink?

This is what my doctor gave me as post opt eating:

Day of Surgery and day after - Clear Liquids

First 2 weeks - Full Liquids (High Protein shakes, yogurt, milk, pudding, custard, strained Soup, Cream of wheat, grits, Cream of Rice, tomato juice)

Weeks 3 & 4 - Soft foods (cottage cheese, eggs, canned chicken, tuna, or turkey, shaved deli meats, soft Beans, oatmeal, mashed or boiled potatoes with no skins, canned fruit, well-cooked tender vegetables.

Week 5 - Solid foods :cursing: regular textured introducing one new food at a time and monitor tolerance.

Jello is great and so is sugar free ice pops!

I agree with Sugar Free Popsicles. They are a life saver for me right now. Also, low sodium tomato soup with skim milk when you want something savory. I was on protein shakes right after surgery and have done just fine.