Question:
Is it harmful, 1 week post-op, to eat a soft non pureed diet?

I am finding that even 1 weed after my surgery that the protein drinks are not satesfying. I am hungry all the time. I started on eggs and cottage cheese, but I think my body can handle some other foods. Will this be harmful to my new digestive tract this short time out?    — Cindy H. (posted on May 1, 2001)

May 1, 2001
I started eating small portions of regular food @2wks post i try every thing i am now 2 mos post and eat a little of every thing all reg food from ice cream to steak and i down 40 lbs and feel great. i say try it if it makes u sick dont eat it but if it does not make u sick i say go for it just don over do it.
   — Dyan T.

May 1, 2001
My surgeon had me on soft nonpureed foods 6 days out. I started on regular food 8 days out. I feel wonderful!
   — corpdiva2006

May 1, 2001
What did your doctor tell you to be eating? My doctor said pureed foods of any kind (except sugar or lots of fat) for six weeks. If it could go through a straw I could have it. I made a lot of meat purees. I would put a small can of tuna or chicken in the food processor and added some light Miracle Whip and blended it up. This made almost like a patee. It was soft and high in protein. You can add onions or pickles for extra flavor if you like. I also made a smooth egg salad the same way. I still make egg salad in the food processor, I just don't blend it as long so it still has chunks in it.
   — georgiacarol

May 6, 2001
Technically, of course, you should follow your doctor's orders. But I've found that different doctors are all over the board on post-op eating plans. In my case I never was on pureed foods. I went from clear liquid to full liquids in the hospital and was sent home on a soft food diet at 4 days post-op. I have done find with that and have had very limited nausea and no vomiting.
   — Karen F.

May 9, 2001
My Doctor had me eating solid foods before I left the hospital. I started on eggs and then when I was discharged he said I could eat anything except carbs and sugar.
   — Tracy S.