Question:
Are you allowed to eat cottage cheese or yougert so soon????

My doc said only liquids till the 3 week check up. I feel full most of the time but it is getting old fast. I am only 1 week post op. Beth    — bethwyckoff (posted on February 16, 2006)

February 16, 2006
Beth, I also am one week out and have been eating smooth fat free yogart for a few days and have been fine. According to the information I received from my doctor I can starting eating cottage cheese after 2 weeks. I also have been eating fat free pudding, cream of wheat (really running), and creamy soups will strained.
   — 2bskinny

February 16, 2006
I started my first meal in the hospital and then I ate cottage cheese when I got home always remember if it doesn't have protein eat it last..I bought the self serve Breakstone C.C. and I ate about 2-3 teaspoons per meal then you get so you eat a little more. Don't over eat tho. I will be a yr. out next month and have lost 103 lbs. and don't want to lose any more. I ahev gone from 242 to 139 Any question feel free to contact me... Have a good one. Cindy
   — NYCindy

February 16, 2006
You really need to go with what your doctor wants you to eat or drink. I was on straight liquids when I was one week out. I did not go to blended foods until I was at 2 weeks out and yes it does get old but it will change soon. You need to let your baby pouch heal and that is why you are on full liquids.
   — ChristineB

February 16, 2006
I have not had my surgery yet. But 3 years ago when my mom had RNY. She was on liquids for 5wks. She was drinking chicken/beef broth like a mad woman. Yeah she did get really sick of it but it does just depend on what your doctor says and how your body feels.. My mom's doctor said 2wks liquids, but when it came to soft foods her body wasnt ready. Hope everything works out :)
   — Lipglossletdown

February 16, 2006
Each Doctor has their own protocal and they are all differant. You went to the doctor of your choice because you trucsted him (I hope). He/She has her reasons for the protocal that is demanded. I suggest you do what your doctor advises and not what a bunch of lay-men are telling you. If you are to drink only liquids for 3 weeks, then do it. Stay on the path that your doctor put you on.
   — jk_harris

February 17, 2006
Beth, I am almost 9 weeks out and cottage cheese is still one of my staple foods...those individual packs ( come 4 packed together ) are a great meal for me...when I can , I also add a small applesauce and it helps fill me up more.....I eat almost all the cc first for protein and then applesauce... And don't forget it is only for a few weeks for the rest of our lives...we can do it and I wish you great luck....
   — ash1218

February 20, 2006
Diets very, so ask your doctor, but usually you are on clear liquds for a while, and then go to regular liquids, which include yogurt.
   — Novashannon

February 26, 2006
Beth, Check with your doctor as to what constitutes a liquid diet. On clear liquids, it is usually things like broth, water, and jello, but on regular liquids, you can usually have pudding, cream soups, and yogurt. so make sure you have a list from the nurse or nutritionsit, or go online and do a search for it.
   — Novashannon