Post-Op Diet

So how exactly does this work?? Im 4 days post-op and so far ive been alternating between sugar free jello and veggie broth! But i need some more ideas and when do i get to mushy?? Any suggestions on meal and sanity ideas?

You need to call your doctor about the mushy stage. Everybody on here is different when they was allowed mushy foods. I was not allowed any kind of mushy foods for three post  op and no solid foods for six weeks post op.

So , my advice is not to go by what we did on here but call your docs office .

For the first week post op I was allowed broth, my protein drink, water, crystal lite .  . I was not allowed jello or anything like that .

Second week post op I was allowed the jello, the pudding, soups and yogurt

Hi there;

Did your surgeon's office not give you a plan? The only reason I ask is because every surgeon is different. For me it was 5 days clear fluids, 7 days full liquids (including drinkable yogurt, smoothies with no lumps, cream soups etc, 7 days mushies and then real food.  But I stress EVERY surgeon is different. You should contact them for more details.

Well according to the reading material i was given, my first 3-4 days should be clear liquids and the next 5-6 weeks should be a combo of protein and mushies... But its so vaguely written that i dont understand it all. I guess i will have to give his office a call.