Question:
New ideas on what to eat after 5 days post-op

Please help me with ideas on what to eat. I'm so sick of broth, jello, juice. Is there any one with ideas on what's ok to eat? Thank you, Christine    — Christine H. (posted on September 17, 2000)

September 17, 2000
Try sugar-free popsicles and some Diet Snapple, herbal tea (hot or iced). Yes, the clear liquids can get very boring. In my case, I was on clear liquids for 10 days. Hang in there. The "liquids only" stage will be over before you know it.
   — Gina E.

September 17, 2000
Here is a link to a webpage I set up detailing what I ate the first 8 weeks.. <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowenfoodlist">Husted's Food List first 8 weeks</a><br> after 4 weeks I liked to make my own soups and stews then blend it which was much more flavorful and more protein that canned soup or broth..
   — Victoria B.

September 17, 2000
eat or drink whatever your Doctor or Nutritional counslor told you to do. But I agree with Victoria making your own soups -strain for broth- taste a whole lot better. Chin up I was on liquids for 4 weeks!
   — Rose A.

September 17, 2000
I agree...best to check with your dr. I was on liquids for two weeks and SLOWLy reitroduced soft, solid foods. It *will* be over before you know it, but remember this is a change for life...you've got all the time in the world, so don't rush it.
   — Lucky B.

September 17, 2000
It IS funny how much variation there is among Doctors... I didn't begin eating AT ALL til my 6th post-op day. My first food was Cream of Wheat, then Cream of Mushroom soup, that was actually IN the hospital. I was on soft foods til 3 weeks post, then released to eat anything except lettuce, fresh fruit & stringy vegetables. I WAS told to introduce foods slowly & in small amounts & the ever popular chew, chew, chew. I also have had very few problems with foods & apparently don't dump. I know one of the foods on my list for the first couple weeks was frozen sugar-free yogurt. I couldn't find any in stores, but later found out TCBY has sugar-free yogurt & it tastes wonderful! It's no substitute for protein sources, of course. You might see what your Dr has to say about that.
   — Kathy W.