Question:
What type of soups and other foods can be eaten after sugery on your 2nd week?

   — mirevaz (posted on April 18, 2008)

April 18, 2008
I had tomato soup that I strained and took out the lumps. I added water or lactaid milk to them. I also had low salt broths. Any of the Campbell's Select soups (butternut squash, tomato bisque) I used and just put in blender to puree more and strained.
   — Karen M.

April 18, 2008
I would ask your doctor or nutritionist and go with what they say, because the postop care varies widely from doctor to doctor. You also don't mention what kind of surgery you're asking about. I had Lap RNY. At week two, I could have a small amount of creamed soup each day. Soups like this don't have much in the way of protein, so this functions more like a snack than a meal. You should be looking to get your protein in before anything else. Good Luck!
   — Shirley D.

April 18, 2008
Check with your surgeon as they all have different rules. I was allowed Cream of Tomato. I made it withy Cambels and skim milk, and it was not to acidic for me. I also had the brother from French onion, and I pought chick broth as well as vegatable and Beef. Beef was my least favorite. For beef flavor, I cooked steaks for the family and just took a peice and chewed it up to get the juice and spit it out. Mix up what you take. I was allowed cottage cheese, fat free early on. I also ran Tuna fish through the food processor with a small amount of sugar free mayo. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 18, 2008
i buy the healthy choice and healthy request soups. try to stay away from the creamy soups. you can also try bariatriceating.com they have great recipes.
   — soliisoul

April 19, 2008
I used cream of chicken soup and, if I remember correctly, instant mashed potatoes. I do think you should consult with the nutritionist or doctor to be sure.
   — pdmatuske1

April 20, 2008
after 2 weeks my surgeon allowed me to start on soft foods, so all soups were good as long as they were the low fat and low sodium soups. try fat free refried beans they were my main staple food. i also ate alot of low sugar yogurts and of course mashed potatoes, which i can no longer tolerate. good luck...hope this helps...Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

April 20, 2008
Congratulations if you are able to eat soup. I don't eat it has way too much sodium. I haven't eat soup since my surgery in 1999. I won't subject myself to that kind of sodium.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003