Question:
I would love to hear from others who have had the same surgery.

I'm almost 2 months post-op and I see a nutritionist, BUT I would like to know what others are eating at this stage and beyond. It's so hard not to just eat what I want, but I don't want to do too much too soon. Any suggestions?    — Melissa S. (posted on November 15, 2002)

November 15, 2002
hi there! :) first of all congrats on being post op now! hope all is well for you! :) just remember to get your protein in and vitamins and always chew real good and watch the carbs as best you can and definetly the sugars! best advice i can give is when your trying anything new, take one bite, wait a bit to kinda see how its going to agree or disagree with you and chew very well, also, once your start getting that satisfied feeling, stop, if you feel pain, youve either overeaten or the food is not agreeing with you.by 2 months out, i was eating sf jello,broth,cottage cheese,refried beans,i think i tried string cheese too. all went well,i just took it real slow.i tried egg too and it was ok. by 5 weeks out i asked surgeon about baby carrots. he gave me the ok but stressed to chew chew chew. i did and they went down well too. i handled meat really well too but it fills you up pretty fast.best of luck to you! :)
   — carrie M.

November 15, 2002
I am 10 weeks post op and I can tell you what i eat Yesterday I eat the following. Breakfast was 3/4 cup Special K with 1 cup skim milk. Lunch was about 3-4oz of tuna with a slice ot tomato. Dinner was about 3oz of pork roast with a small red potatoe. Also 1 small container of yogurt. I hope this helps.... Email me if you would like to know more. I have been lucky, as I can eat anything--only a few bites tho. Good luck
   — barbara A.

November 15, 2002
Melissa, I am now 3 mos post-op, but, here is what i was eating at 2mos (from my profile)..I can eat the same things now, just a little more b/c I am eating 3-4 meals now no longer 5-6. BREAKFAST: 1 egg with cheese, 1/4 egg beater w/ slice of pepridge farm low cal wheat bread, 2 string sheese, slices cheese w/ crakers, slice of pf wheat toast w/ peanutbetter, 1 egg and 1 link turkey sausage, 1/4-1/2 cheese omelette. LUNCH/DINNER: 1/2 turkey/cheese sandwich on wheat w/ mayo & tomato, 2 oz turkey & 2 oz cheese, hamburger patty w/ slice of cheese & tomato no bread, 1/2 slice of meatloaf (turkey/beef), 6 in subway meatball sub-w/out the bread, 8-10 medium shrimp w/ cocktail sauce, mashed pototes, greek salad, beef gyro minus the bread, beef/chili burrito NO RICE (can eat a 1/3 per meal), beef soft taco from taco bell, turkey/beef chili homemade or from Wendy's (1/2 of a small), scallops (3 at a time), tomatoe & Mozzarella salad with balsamic/olive oil (max 2 slices cheese/tomatoe), indian beef kabobs & kufta, portabella mushrooms, gnocci w/ meat sauce, peas & carrots, Chicken Leg, Chicken Fajitas. SNACK: Kalamata Olives, SF Fudgsicle, Zone bar Choc Peanut Butter, No Sugar Added Breyers Choc/Vanilla/Strawberry, string cheese and ritz peanutbutter snack crakers.
   — heathercross

November 15, 2002
My surgeon has a nutritionist on staff and we see him at every visit. I don't know how people do this without one. This is a list of what foods when got when: Week 1 Clear Liquid Week 2 Liquid Week 3 - 6 Eggs, cheese, beans, peanut butter, cracker, yogart Week 6 Seafood and white pototoes, toast Week 8 Chicken, Turkey Month 3 Soft cooked veggies, pasta Month 4 Raw veggies and fruit Month 6 Red Meat and Pork I have followed this to the letter. Sharon - 100 in 6 months
   — Sharon H.

November 15, 2002
My surgeon stressed that it takes about 6 weeks after surgery for swelling to go down - and by then the criticle healing is probably past - although you should allow 6 months for recovery. I was told to eat normally - try for 3 meals a day (I have finally given up small healthy snacks at 11 months out) and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Chew well until you get the hang of it and lots of water and take your "pills". I suggest you read and listen to advice - and then make your decisions. Patience -
   — charlene M.