Do I have to stay on liquids for 3 weeks??

I feel like I am ready to move to pureed foods but it's only been a week... Did anyone start early on Pureed foods or should I stay with the liquids?? Thank you Jenny

Hi Jenny, My doctor puts his patients back on real, whole food before they leave the hospital (4 days). We had nothing one day after, clear liquids day two, pureed on day three, and back to whole food for day four and beyond. But you should contact your doctors office to see what they recommend. Everyone's body is different so they may have a general recommendation that is fairly flexible based on individual response. Ask and See! Tammy

My Dr. moved me right along to mostly normal foods....much like Tammy's. The only thing I'm staying away from right now is raw veggies and beef. My doc said he doesn't believe being on liquids for so long does you much good because you don't retain as much nutrition if it's basically just going thru you. I was told that once you go to each step and don't have problems, you're ready to move forward. Seeing that you're in Beaverton, I also wanted to mention that I go to a support group there once a month. It's just now changing to the Beaverton Community Center, across from the library. I'll let you know about the next date if you're interested. It's a mixture of DS, RNY and I believe a few Banders. Take care, Michele