Question:
I'm 8 days post-op and need help with my diet

I was pretty sick for about 3 days and I'm off schedule. Can you give me an idea on what you are (were) eating at this time post-op? Thanks for any info.    — SJP (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
Hi. I hope you are feeling better. I am on day 11 and just started the blended diet. The first 2 weeks I was on liquids. I was supposed to have 32 oz. of water and 16 oz. of protien. The water included water, SF kool aid, propel, SF jello, and SF popsicles. The protien was liquid protien drinks, Carnation instant breakfast(no sugar added), cream soups made with skim milk. I drank as much as I could and tried to get all I was supposed to. The sugar free popsicles were the best.
   — AmyWollet

September 16, 2003
I am 7 days post-op and I am now in the full liquid stage. That includes your broth, sugar-free popsciles and fudgesciles, carnation instant breakfast (made with skim milk), sugar free pudding, protein drinks, decaf tea and coffee...among many other things. If you would like the whole list...email me and I will be more than happy to send it to you. I had my surgery at BTC and they gave me a book for eating for life. I know every surgeon is different...but they really should have gave you some lists of what you can and can not have and how much protein you need.
   — Schtina J.