Question:
Calling all VBGr's out there! Help...

For anyone thats had a VBG, can you tell me what your diet was like the first month or so post-op? Is it like with the RNY where you have to have liquids, then puree, soft, etc? Approx. how long is each "stage"? Thanks for the input!!    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 2, 2000)

September 1, 2000
Just like with all surgeries, each doctor has different meal plans for his/her patients to follow. After my VBG my doc wanted me on full liquids for 3 weeks. Then 3 weeks of soft / pureed foods. After 6 weeks I got the go ahead to try anything in small amounts. My doc wants us to stay away from sugar and junk food (of course). Some docs may have you stay on liquids longer than 3 weeks. Others start you on soft foods immediately post op. You would have to get the specifics from your own surgeon. Hope that helps.
   — BethVBG

September 2, 2000
I have been out of the hospital for a week today, and I am eating normally with the exception of spicy foods. I was on a full liquid diet for the first day post op, then soft, for the next day, and then after that, normal foods. Just have to remember to chew very good and take time eating.
   — James P.

September 2, 2000
Ditto, each doc has different idea...........3wks liquid then 3wks pureed then regular diet as tolerated................Good Luck
   — Cindy G.

September 4, 2000
My doctor is strict. When I left the hospital I had to stay on a Full liquid diet for 30 days - to ensure that I did not disrupt the staple lines. After the 30 days I graduate to puree foods. (told I could use baby foods).
   — V B.