Question:
I am 3 weeks post-op and still on a full liquid diet.

I find that I don't seem to get a full feeling after eating 2 oz. of soup. I get this feeling when I drink water but am really concerned that I may strech out my pouch or that I'm not getting enough nutrition. Any help would be appreciated.    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 29, 2002)

January 29, 2002
At about 3 weeks post-op fluids/soups stopped filling me up too, go for your more solid things , yogurt, pudding/jello, malt-o-meal.. all of which are on the full liquid diet. I was told at 3 weeks post op you can hardly count on getting the nutrition you need and that it will come more as you get into your solid foods... If you're really concerned about it though of course you should be able to call dietary from the hospital you had surgery at or a nutritionist.
   — Elizabeth D.

January 29, 2002
I was on Clear liquids 4 weeks then Full liquids for 2. The previous poster is correct yogurt , pudding , cream soups thinned farina or cream of wheat, Try small amounts to see if they agree. If you are worried about nutrition a protein drink , make half portions or quarter portions and have that a few times a day. I don't believe that you will suffer malnutrition , I don't know where you fit in the BMI but I know I could live off my body fat for a long time! I was built to survive LOL. Also take those vitamins.
   — Rose A.

January 29, 2002
I, too, was very concerned about stretching my pouch even drinking liquids. I called my dr's. office several times to just make surrre. Liquids just go through you, they don't stop to fill up the pouch. Have you tried liquid protein powders or drinks? Be sure they are COLD before you drink them, otherwise they can taste nasty. Good luck!
   — [Anonymous]

January 29, 2002
My surgeon had me on a liquid diet for 6 weeks, first 3 liquid, 2nd 3 weeks were liquid/pureed. He wanted that 6 weeks for the stomach to heal. I can tell you I never got full even on pureed food, I guess it's actually the best time for weight loss :o) Don't worry about nutrition, before you know it you will be eating regular food. Good luck on the next few weeks, you are doing great!!!!!
   — Mandy M.