Question:
i am 3 wks. post-op, has anyone ate crackers at this stage, also why do

different doc. have different eating schedules,i have read some people are on liquids for 2 wks and some only 1 wk. before they are able to eat solids.    — gary M. (posted on March 21, 2003)


March 21, 2003
i am six weeks out now and it three weeks out I ate crackers. (saltines) Wasn't supposed to but i just needed some crunch! No problem. It does seem like all the docs are different. I can't beleive that some let you eat oatmeal and mashed potatoes and etc. I thought the whole purpose of this was to lose weight and not eat those fatting things. I think what a lot of it is, is that this is so new and a lot of the docs just don't know .
   — Delores S.

March 21, 2003
I am six weeks post-op, and I have eaten crackers for weeks now. I probably broke into the "DO NOT EAT LIST" immediately. I was eating Progresso Chicken and Vegetable soup at about 5 days out. Just remember to CHEW things up. You'll know really quick if it will or will not agree with you. So I cheat, I even sneak Girl Scout Cookies and ice cold milk. Granted its only 1 cookie, but hey live a little. Plus I am down almost 45 pounds in 6 weeks. Cheating is perfect thing to do in my book!
   — Tracy T.

March 21, 2003
My dietician had me eating crackers at about 1 week after surgery. I ate things I wasn't suppose to yet. But, I find if I chew a million times I am ok.
   — Kim N.

March 21, 2003
My surgeon's schedule included eating tuna or egg salad on saltines at three weeks. That is when liquids ended and pureed began. Now, I am at six weeks and I just started regular food. I am still really confused as to what I can eat at this point. I wish there was a list at each stage. Oh, I can add that for myself the crackers were and are too heavy in my tummy yet so I have stopped eating them for a while.
   — Red T.

March 21, 2003
My surgeon has us eating on Day 3. I am 10 days post-op and I am having chicken salad for dinner. I also do NOT have to puree any food.
   — Cheryl L.

March 21, 2003
I discussed this with the medical staff @ BTC in Wylie TX. They recommend 1 week "see through" diet followed by liquids you cannot see through then semisoft and finally soft foods. The reasons are many however, allowing your "Pouchie" to heal is the most pervelant. Now this is assuming you had an open RNY or relative of.
   — Phitphreak

March 21, 2003
Everyone is different, but at 3 weeks post-op, crackers were too "doughy" for me. They would sit in my pouch like a rock. Around 5 weeks I could eat three saltines, but any more would make me feel stuffed. I am 6 mons. out now and can do no more than 4 unless I eat them slowly then maybe 5.....Best of luck!!...Karen (lap rny- 6 mons. post-op-down 119 pounds!)
   — karmiausnic

March 21, 2003
Hi Gary! I too am 3 weeks post-op and feel the need to crunch sometimes. I found some cheese crackers called "Teddy Cheddy's" that have No sugar per serving of 23 crackers (they are really small--maybe an inch big), and they dissolve really well in my mouth, especially if I let them sit in my mouth for a few seconds. I found them at Wal-mart. ps--I don't eat all 23 crackers only about 3-4 at a time!!
   — Nicole L.

March 22, 2003
HI Gary, I'm just about 4 weeks post op and I am able to eat about 2 saltines within a 8 hour period. I just take my time and chew. I've been on a pureed diet since 2weeks post op. Although I'm on a pureed diet I haven't pureed my food, just "CHEW". So I'm basicly wasting alot of food as a result, of being full. As I was told by my nutricionist, take your time and listen to your body. -37lbs...Nea
   — gyneasmith

March 23, 2003
We are 4 weeks post op and have been eating saltines since 1 week post op. Have no idea why the surgeon recommended diets vary so much - but they do! We've even done ok with crispy taco shells/tortillas if well chewed. After having someone recommend triscuits, I (Renee) tried them - no good. I've since tried them a couple of times and vomit every time. Good luck!
   — jnc

March 24, 2003
My doc has us on "clear liquids" for 1 week - then we can add vitamins and protein supplements to our clear liquids! After one month, we are on "soft foods" for a while . . . Another local doc his patients on three months of purees. It has to drip thru the holes of a colander, if you're going to eat it. Anything you want, as long as you can puree it, and get it to drip thru the colander. Pureed pot roast! poreed oatmeals, grits, eggs, omigod, I'm making myself SOOOO hungry! Gotta go make a shake, Pure Whey Protein, Chocolate, that is . . .
   — RWH G.

March 24, 2003
You can puree anything. First cut into pencil eraser sized bits then chew to death.
   — bob-haller




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