When Can Eating Happen?

Hey guys! I made it through surgery!  It's been 17 days and the idea of eating makes me scared. I'm on puree diet until the 29th but I wanted to know what are some foods to stay away from and what are some good ones? 

Congratulations on your WLS! Your profile doesn't indicate what type of surgery you had you might want to add that info as it may make a difference in how people answer your Q's.

Don't be afraid to eat... the idea is to finally develop a healthy relationship with food, not fear it. So take each allowable food slow, chew a lot and if at first it lays heavy or doesn't agree with you, take a break from it and try it again in a few weeks. Just because the Dr has it on a list as OK doesn't mean our body is ready for a particular food... usually when you try in again later it'll work out fine.

Best to you

~Michelle "Shelly"

I know it sounded silly to me but the doctor's recommendation was to eat with an infant spoon.  The first couple of times I at cream soup and baby food I know I ate too much too fast.  I bought infant spoons and it has helped slow me down.  I have still eaten too much a couple of times but I know I need to take more time between bites.  Hope this helped

You are lucky my surgery date was November 12th and I am still on clear liquids and protein shakes from my 2 week pre op that started on October 28th. .

May I ask why you are still on a liquid diet?