Question:
I was wondering what you guys are eating 10-12 days post-op

because I feel like I may be over doing it. I'm on soft foods now and I thought that a few weeks out that we are soppose to be liquids. I'm i over doing It? I usally in the morning eat an egg, lunch 1/2 cup of chiken noodles, dinner, I eat more soup. I'm also concerned that i'm not getting that much protein in, and i can't yet tolrate solids to the fullest. have any of you eaten soft foods this early or sould i slow down and just drink protein shakes?    — jennifer O. (posted on October 2, 2002)

October 2, 2002
jenn-i am only 8 days post op and my surgeon has us on full liquid diets until 1 month out and then to the soft foods, of eggs, toast etc. this is something you need to discuss with your surgeon to see if he wants you eating all this so soon...be careful and good luck, gale
   — gale C.

October 2, 2002
I started soft foods 12 days post-op. My first meal was thin cream of wheat. The next morning, I had half a scrambled egg. For lunch, I had baked potato. For dinner I had some canned salmon. I rarely ate soup because it goes through the pouch like liquid. The only time I ate soup after starting on soft foods was when I went to a Chinese restaurant and I had hot and sour soup - I literally craved it for about two months. For about 4 days after I started soft foods I ate eggs, salmon, cottage cheese and potatos. Then I had baked fish, refried beans, more cottage cheese and so on until about 4 weeks post-op when I started introducing grilled meats. By 6 weeks post-op I was eating steak and salad. The only time I had problems was if I forgot and didn't chew well enough or if the food was too dry. I still have problems with meat if it dry and I have to have gravy or sauce with chicken. Oh, I don't eat pasta or noodles at all - they make me very ill. Open RNY 11/29/01 -150+ pounds
   — Patty_Butler

October 3, 2002
My surgeon, Dr. Voravit Wongsa in Houston, Texas, has his patients begin with meats and veggies on the 8th day. It's been 4 weeks, and I am down 25 pounds.
   — Elizabeth S.

October 3, 2002
Hi! I am 2 months out from surgery and was on full liquids for 1 whole month. It was torture but really taught me alot about when I had cravings to eat. You should consider eating 6 small meals per day to get in more protein. I would say that at 10-12 days post op you should not be eating anything starchy like noodles. They fill you up too fast and don't provide anything that your body needs right now. When I was at that stage, everything I put in my mouth had protein in it. SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, SF pudding made with skim milk, yogurt, tomato soup made with skim milk, etc... Even at 10 days post op I was starting to get in the proper amount of protein. This is essential for good healing. Don't rush the food. You have the rest of your life to experiment with other things. Right now do what is best for your body. Good Luck! (Open RNY 8/5/02 -45lbs)
   — Jean T.

October 3, 2002
Jennifer I am 9 days post op and I went for my 1 week check up yesterday and I am down 27lb..... I am eating soupy mashed potatoes, sf jello (watermelon)is my favorite. Good luck..
   — April P.

October 3, 2002
Hey Girl, I am 7 wks post-op and down 45 lbs. My surgeon had me on soup(drain as much fluid as possible) on day 5, I ate soup for two wks, then he had me start on meats- anything except steak..Remember-chew, chew, and chew some more..I am still on meats, but at two wks he also had me start on a protein shake. I drink Optimum Pro-Complex..Chocolate is delicious..I wish you the very best of luck.....
   — Sharon1964

October 5, 2002
Protien smooth yogurt, fat free refried beans, pea soup and scrambled eggs. No carbs and only 2 to 3 times a day. 2 Tbls max.
   — Rosanne C.

October 5, 2002
This is to the previous poster - you are eating refried beans and pea soup and think that you are eating no carbs??? I suggest you check out both items on fitday.com. JR
   — John Rushton