Question:
How many weeks post op can we eat the following foods?

I had open rny on May 9 and was wondering after 2 weeks on soft food, when most of you were able to eat mayonnaise, salad, pizza, soft cheddar cheese, taco bell stuff and macaroni and cheese. Thank you so much.    — Mary B. (posted on May 25, 2001)

May 25, 2001
Your surgeon will differ from mine on this. I was allowed regular food at 2 weeks postop except for raw fruits and veggies which had to wait another 2 weeks. Now, mayonnaise and macaroni & cheese may cause dumping due to high fat content. Be careful with cheddar cheese early on especially if you eat it alone (I dumped big time on this). Eating a little cheese shredded with your food is probably ok now though. Some taco bell stuff like refried beans is probably ok now, but some you may never eat. After a month, you can try a hard-shelled taco. Chew the lettuce really well. The softshell stuff is probably not going to work for you for a while though. Stay away from the fried stuff. Pizza toppings may work soon, but I doubt you will be able to eat the crust except maybe the edge of the crust.
   — Cindy H.

May 25, 2001
We were clear liquids only (no milk, no sugar, but protein supps OK) for 4 weeks, then food. Mayo: OK. Cheese: grated only at first. Salad: 8 weeks Mac 'n cheese: allowed at 8 weeks, but not by MY pouch! The pasta, no. Pizza: did not evem interest me for the first 6 yrs, and only a little now. Taco Bell stuff: isn't that a basic food group?
   — vitalady

May 25, 2001
I know that all doctors are different with the diets they recommend after surgery. I had cheese and eggs the day I came home from the hospital with absolutely no problems. I had mashed pots with gravy, grits and oatmeal while I was still in the hospital. When I got home I ate cream cheese and crackers, and lots of baked pots. I have lost 247 pounds in 9 months so I know it won't hurt you. I hope this helps.
   — DeeDubbs