Worried About Post-Op Eating Plan!

 I have to reach out to my locals for this one!  I had surgery on Tuesday and it's Newton Wellesley's Protocol to go directly to a blended diet.  I posted about this on other boards and lots of people were *shocked* by this and now I'm scared!  Any thoughts?  Thanks so much.
 Lucy van Pelt 
 Highest 255 Surgery 248 Current 170
Goal: 150
 

            
RedSox15
on 10/17/10 7:00 am - MA
I say stick to what your program says ... it is amazing how different each hospital program is but until your next follow up appointment go by what your program is telling you
*Kate*
 HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
       
Sue M.
on 10/18/10 1:15 am - Nantucket, MA
I had NO PROBLEM with the Newton Wellesley diet after surgery.  Just take it slow and thin things out if you have trouble, but you'll be fine and glad you aren't stuck on clear liquids like other folks are directed to.
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First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
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Thanks so much Sue!  I was meaning to get in touch.  I called the office and told them I was only concerned because it seemed to deviate from the main and one of the nurses said "2 weeks of fluids?!  We would never do that to anyone!"  I think they follow research very closely and know that their work will not leak - at least I have a sense Dr. P does.  I don't know the others well enough to say.  I've been pureeing crustless quiche etc and doing just fine.  My hospital stay sucked, but other than that I couldn't be happier!
 Lucy van Pelt 
 Highest 255 Surgery 248 Current 170
Goal: 150
 

            
Sue M.
on 10/18/10 7:47 am - Nantucket, MA

Yeah, I can't speak to what other surgeons do, but we are luc ky that we can trust our surgeons have faith and research in their choices for us.  if nothing else, if their patients had adverse reactions they would change protocol.

Sorry about your hospital stay!  I didn't love mine, but I had wonderful nurses and little to complain about.  Thankfully you are home now, and hopefully feeling better every day!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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