Question:
i am 12 days postop and the more i try to follow the paper the less i eat i had the

and the paper they gave me says i can only have sweet stuff or strained soup. most of the sweet stuff makes me kind of sick and the soup just is not doing it eather so what can i try now?    — Brenda M. (posted on April 24, 2001)

April 24, 2001
I am wondering if they gave you the right diet sheet ? Which surgery did you have ? I had an Open RNY on April 6th. My diet sheet is for almost all protein three times a day and 48-64 oz liquids ( sugar free )& water a day . I am not to drink 30 minutes before or after eating. I am still on liquid and pureed diet . I think I'd call my Dr. to get it correct what you should be having. I was told no sweets or fat @ this point. some of my Hi Pro shkes like the Boost with Hi Protein have a sweet taste but the Dr. said that was ok if I could tolerate it . Good luck to you.
   — kountry

April 24, 2001
from what i have seen and read here many dr's have different diets immeadiately post op. mine says that protein and vitamins are not a huge concern so early post op. i am now 8 weeks post-op today. at 8 days i was still on liquids and he added creamy soups, yogurt, pudding, cottage cheese,mashed potatoes and the like. I told him i had a bite of chicken and tried some other things i "shouldnt have" and he told me to give my new stomach a break....give it a chance to heal. I didnt think i was eating enough either. i go for my 2 month check up in 2 days. i dont know what he will add but i have been eating crackers with cheese or tuna to get some protein and taking my vits he recommended from vita4life.net...they are quick absorb especially for bypass patients. as of today i have lost 52 lbs.
   — Kathy831