Question:
I am on day 5 of having wls, and I am wondering when can I start eating soft foods.
— Sweetsa (posted on July 18, 2008)
July 18, 2008
I am constantly amazed that doctors who do these surgeries don't give their
patients this info, or a book with this info before surgery, or why the
patient wouldn't ask this of the surgeon, but according to my Barix Doctor,
3 weeks on full liquids, 2 on pureed, 1 on soft food and then, very
carefully regular food. Do some research and it will be explained more
fully than this answer. That is just a rule of thumb. Good luck. Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
July 18, 2008
I'm surprised your nutritionist and surgeon didn't go over this with you in
advance. Mine gave me papers on everything, plus a class plus many other
appointments and movies all talking about what and when to eat.
With ths said, not all WLS centers are exactly the same, but generally the
soft foods start after 2 weeks....before this just liquids and super-pureed
things. However I've heard that some people start with soft food in the
very beginning.
If I were you I'd give a call to the nutritionist at your WLS center and
get the specifics from her.
GOod luck
— cjjordan
July 18, 2008
My surgeon allowed soft foods at 10 days, but each surgeon is different.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 18, 2008
My doctor had me on it three weeks out.I know my friends doctor did let her
go to soft food for 2 months. I would see what your doctor says.
Annette
— Mrsjhupp
July 18, 2008
I agree with Lyn, what kind of paperwork did your nutritionist give you at
your last visit? Were you given post op instructions when you were
discharged at the hospital. I am almost 2 years out and have an actual
file folder FULL of paperwork and information I was given for both pre and
post op life. It all left very few questions to the imagination.
I had LapBand and it sounds like you had RNY, so, our post op eating plan
was different. I would strongly encourage you to have a visit asap and get
the appropriate information with exactly what you are supposed to do and
when.
I don't mean to sound negative in any way, and I know the lack of info is
not your fault, it just never ceases to amaze me that a surgeon would be
willing to cut you open, change your life forever and you are having to ask
questions about what you are supposed to be eating on this forum. This is
great place for information but shouldn't be the first.
Good luck to you and welcome to the loser's bench,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
July 18, 2008
Well my doctor did tell me to start soft foods week2, but I did not know if
he meant after week 2 or right at week 2, when I tried to call the center
the doctor or his pa was unavailable. I was just wondering what everyone
else has done so I can just have a general idea until he gets back with me.
I was very surprised that I can hold down 2% milk mixed in with the
carnation breakfast. It was a relief to drink that.
— Sweetsa
July 18, 2008
I was on clear liquids for 1 week and then 2 weeks of full liquids. After
that i was able to eat soft foods.
— bikermama
July 18, 2008
I haven't had wls yet...BUT...did attend the Nutrition Class 2 weeks ago
and we were specifically told SKIM or 1% milk and to make sure the
Carnation Breakfast drink was Sugar Free. So was surprised when you
mentioned the 2% milk...
Just Curious...??
— debz_58
July 19, 2008
I am sending you some UPDATED information after reading instructions I read
from your hospital...PLEASE do some research on your own...AWAY from the
info provided at your hospital for your own safety and health especially on
Vitamins and supplements. At first I thought that you just weren't paying
attention to your surgeon...and I now realise your surgeon is only
knowledgeable (at this time) in the surgery aspect of his patients and not
so much...AT ALL...in their aftercare. So I beg you to please learn as
much as you can about your health...ASAP!!!! Especially vitamins... You
need to make certain that if you are taking a chewable multi vitamin, that
it is an ADULT chewable or liquid...You need to throw away the calcium
carbonate that your hospital suggests and get CALCIUM CITRATE with Vit D3
and magnesium. You need to throw away the Time released Iron if you have
that and get on Tender Iron (Do not use Iron salts) IRON is NOT a friendly
vitamin....Carbonyl Iron is and take any iron you decide to take with VIT C
as ascorbic acid to help absorb the iron. Carbonyl Iron is very friendly
and highly absorbed (with the vit c)... Any vitamins, tablets, pills
meds..etc that are in time released form will NEVER be absorbed as they are
designed for people with a real stomach and stomach acid and the first part
of the small intestines which RNYers do not have or are bypassed. B-12 as
sublingual or spray or shots! Do some research...Please if you ask your doc
for this info compare his suggestions online or ask here on OH.....Do the
research yourself and become an advocate for you own health and safety!
You are the only one who truly cares about you...So PLEASE take care of
yourself. As for eating...Your hospital "suggests" liquids for a
month...And very soft food after week 4....This is only a
"suggestion". My surgeon and nutrionist never did an all liquid
diet....I ate soft foods the day after surgery...Many docs now
"suggest" soft food after 2 weeks...You decide what you can
handle as long as you get in mostly protein...Your hospital also suggests
your drinks contain no more than 20-25 g of sugar....As a grad 4 1/2 years
PO...I suggest you DO NOT DRINK ANY SUGAR drinks...Not now....Not ever. A
tiny bit of natural sugar is normal...Fruits have sugar in them...Milk has
sugar in it...But to drink added sugar drinks is not a good suggestion. I
am not a doctor, surgeon or nutritionist...I'm just a regular RNY housewife
4 1/2 years post op who has had some vitamin problems with the RIGHT
vitamins and I just do not want to see you in harms way when it could be
avoided with a little knowledge and updated
"suggestions".....Good luck....
— .Anita R.
July 19, 2008
I am one week out and went to my Dr. and was told to start soft foods. But
I have been able to tolerate everything I want to eat but have been very
limited with size portions. I also recommend to call you Dr office. But
if you doanlt want to just start with the samll things like scramble eggs
and mash potatoes.
— sistalee
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