Question:
I am very concerend about what you can eat the first two weeks or so.

Is their anything I can do to prepare for the first few weeks before I have my surgery. What should I go buy and have in the house before I get home. The main concern is will the foods be correctly balanced with the proper vitamins and diet.    — Steve M. (posted on November 28, 1999)

November 28, 1999
I had lap gastric bypass done on 11/22. I'm on my 6th day. I think every doctor is different, I was told for the first two weeks I could only have clear broth and jello. So thats what I've been eating. As far as drinking I can drink anything thats clear and sugar free ex. apple juice (natural sugar) crystal lite, water. So if u want to stock up be4 I'd tell ya to get *broth cubes in every flavor they come cause after 2weeks on broth your going to want a change in flavor, *apple juice, * sugar free jellos and * crystal lite. About the correct amount of vitamins...they have u take vitamins and all that so u get the proper amount. Good luck to you!! Keep us posted.
   — Liza Y.

November 28, 1999
I am also preop. I bought all different broths (fat free of course), sugar free jello, crystal light,etc. I also got some liquid multi-vitams plus iron and a powder protein drink mix from GNC. I thought I would rather get the stuff and have it here rather then depend on someone to get it for me once I am home.
   — Lori S.

November 28, 1999
First week just clear liquids, 7th day start full liquids. You will need about 68 ozs of liquids for the first 3 weeks. This lets the stomach heal real easy. Get a couple of boxes of (sugar free) Carnation Instant Breakfast) when you are on full liquid you can use this to get protein with 6 tablespoons of NONFAT DRY MILK. This will give you about 10.5 grams of protein per 1/2 cup. Also on full liquid you can add 1/2 cup of the DRY MILK to sugar free pudding and 2cups of skim milk for 9.5 grams of protein. Email me direct and as I feel better I can send you more info. or call 419-666-5236 and ask for JULIE I just had mine on the 18th and I was Christmas shopping today now I have to rest a couple of hours. We live in Ohio so we are about 3 hours ahead of you.( [email protected] ) your friend Julie Schmidt
   — JULIE S.

November 28, 1999
Get some sugar free popsicles or juice-pops(no sugar added). The hardest thing during the first couple weeks is to get enough fluids. Nutrition is important, but your fluid intake is more important. The popsicles will help you get in your fluids, and encourage you to take it slow. Good Luck!
   — Lynn K.

November 28, 1999
Each surgeon is different, so you really need to consult with them on this. I myself was on a full iquid diet for three weeks. But I have heard of others who could eat soft foods before they left the hospital. My surgeon gave me a booklet which contained everything I would need to know in it. Check with them to see if they do also.
   — Sarah D.