Post Op- Dr. has restricted my liquids

to water, grape juice and protein drinks. I am already cheating! What exactly does a liquid diet consist of after rny? I would like to know because I believe my doctor to be crazy. I had open rny 10/15/02. I went to post op visit today and doctor told me I could start my protein drinks today, but my diet was limited to grape juice, protein drinks, and water. I still have an appetite, and I don't see this working. I have already cheated. Last night my mom made red beans and rice. The smell lit up the entire house for hours. I wound up putting it in the blender with some water and it came out the consistancy of baby food. I tasted it and waited an hour then i had 0.5 oz of it. That was more than 24 hours ago and i didn't have any problem. My doctor checked my drain for food at the appt and there was none, but I didn't tell him I had had food. He then told me if I ate anything but juice, protien drink, or water I would die. He didn't say that literally but that was the gist of what he did say. I am confused. I know someone who had the same surgery and come home eating soft foods. I read many posts, questions, ect here and on a liquid diet post ops are allowed, cream of wheat, sf jello, sf popcicles, yogurt, and similar foods. I see failure in my future from lack of variety. I have been regreting my decision since i opened my eyes in recovery (I know it will change later). I was not even the slightest bit excited when i was told I had lost 11 pounds in the six days. I am not normally a pessimistic person and my family is very supportive (my mother just about killed me when she saw me with the beans!). I just don't want to keep cheating for the next three weeks. Please no high horse lectures, I am aware this is a tool and I should follow my doctors orders. These are my honest feelings. I believe I was not as mentally prepared as I thought, but it's too late now. It's sink or swim time!

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