Question:
Can someone give me advice about diet at this point?

The last 2 days (my first home from the hospital) I have eaten: 4 tsp. unsweetened applesauce (breakfast), for lunch 1/2 a popsicle (sugarfree), and for dinner, about 3 oz. blended cream of potato soup. Lots of water/liquids. Is this ok, should I eat more/less? The surgeon told me WHAT to eat, but didn't say HOW MUCH. I have had no pain or problems. I guess I just need some reinforcement that I'm doing ok, or advice if I'm not.    — Kimberley E. (posted on December 18, 2002)

December 17, 2002
-from original poster- Debby, thanks for the advice, but I just CAN NOT eat something every half hour, even if I felt like it, I have kids, a job that's already needing me at 7 days post-op, a husband, blah blah blah--there is no way I'm preparing a little 1 oz. portion every 30 minutes of my day. I do the water bit, carrying it around but that's about the best I can do. I'm not trying to be non-compliant. I'm just asking about my 'meals'.
   — Kimberley E.

December 17, 2002
An excellent post op diet plan can be found at http://sabariatric.com/diet_after_gastric_bypass.htm This plan has been used by over 4,000 patients. It is flexible and easy to follow. Everyone is different, just feel your way. I had surgery 10/29/02 never blended a thing and can eat anything including beef. I just tried something different each day and have had no problems with anything. I'd lost 39lbs at 25 days post op and go this Friday for another weight check, I know I've lost, my clothes that where skin tight are falling off of me. Good luck!
   — Bev B.

December 17, 2002
I LOVE the HIBERNATION syndrome explanation....I SO WAS LIKE THAT. I blubbering, emotional mess that didn't want to do anything but sleep and not eat!!! K
   — Karen K.

December 17, 2002
It sounds like you are doing everything perfect,you have nothing to worry about. I understand about the kids and job. I have four kids a full time job and a husband. I don't have time for these precise diet plans. Read my profile for some easy ideas at different stages. I do take a Real Meals shake everyday to make sure I get in everything. It has everything you need in one place. So even if you miss a meal here and there you are still OK.
   — Linda A.