Question:
how can you tell if you have leakage

I am 9 days post op and I cheated a little on my diet. I just couldnt eat any more broth so I had some potatoes yesterday. I have not throw up but I do have some new pains and I am scared that I may have popped a staple. Please help with any contributions    — teresa B. (posted on March 17, 2002)

March 17, 2002
RELAX, your fine. I DONT advocate cheating but have done it myself. Be SURE to eat and CHEW WELL very small amounts of SOFT food. Runny mashed potatoes, yogurt low in sugar and other soft foods will likely not hurt you. I ate strained spaghetti sauce about 5 days out. DONT eat anything solid, but DONT orry.
   — bob-haller

March 17, 2002
Hi Teresa - I really don't hink you have anything to worry about. Every doctor has a different "program" post surgery and there are people eating solid (meaning mashed potato like foods) at that point - with no problems. I'm trying tio remember what I was eating = I believe I had cottage cheese and yougurt. soft boiled aggs, salmon and - I would make soups out of vegetables and meat or salmon and meat, season them, put it all in the food processor and eat it. They tasted great and had good amounts of protein. I'm sure you're fine. Just take good care of yourself and continue to do well. Nancy
   — Nancy Z.