Question:
stage 2 diet

exactly what foods can I have when I start stage 2. All this water and jello is making me sick.    — jengriggs01 (posted on October 25, 2005)

October 25, 2005
Jennifer - didn't your doctor give you a list of how you are to progress? if all you are on is water and jell-o - have you had broths? chicken/beef/vegtable? you can add protein powder to get tons of protein that way. Once you can tolerate that you can move to creamed soups - like a cream of mushroom (strained) or tomato... I would call the doctor to see what their recommendations are. Good Luck with your stages. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and am starting pureed foods - like mashed potatos, yogurt, pudding.. and putting protein in all of it.. Good luck!!
   — akirsch

October 25, 2005
I am exactly one week and am feeling sooo sick. I haven't even had any protein yet. The doctor did give me a list but I have misplaced it. I'm sure they will tell me again at my appointment on friday but I was wondering if there are any other suggestions.
   — jengriggs01

October 25, 2005
Does the protein change the flavor really bad. I have unjury unflavored.
   — jengriggs01

October 25, 2005
You should get a list from your doctor, but then follow your stomach and eat what you can. I had trouble eating and drinking for months after the surgery, and still cannot eat some things. Take it slowly. You are like a baby just learning to eat. Just enjoy losing weight. Aas for protein, it made me sick at first, too, and sometimes still does. I have to drink it very slowly. The only one I can tolerate is Isopure Dutch Chocolate, which I buy in bulk because it is cheaper that way. One large container lasts several months. I drink it in Hood Carb CCountdown.
   — Novashannon

October 26, 2005
Each Doctor has their own protocol, but usually at your stage you should be able to have Protien Drinks. I was also eating broth, caffine free tea, pudding (you can add some protein to that). Anything that has a smooth texture and is not sweet. Try some of these things. I am a Support Group Leader for Multiple doctors or surgery types and my biggest recommendation is to call your doctors office and go by and pick up a copy of his/her diet recommendations.
   — jk_harris