Diet change

[kathleen34]

I am 2 weeks post-op and I get that I am anxious to move away from a liquid diet. I never thought I could do it for 4 weeks. But I tried pureed today and was uncomfortably full after 3 tsp in 20 minutes. And stayed that way for an hour and a half. And now I am sipping another "Delish" protein shake instead of going to bed because I'm very behind in my intake of protein and liquids. Any ideas of how long this takes till I can atleast eliminate 1 shake? How should I tackle this?

[Jersey John]

You're doing it the right way, unfortunately it can be an individual tolerance thing....focus on highest protein foods like tuna or chicken salad until you can get more in comfortably.. I also found taking just a sip of water before I started eating solids in the beginning moved some air out of the way to make more room. Just one sip at the beginning, not before each bite.

[Kodakmom]

Wait you get to drink Protein shakes? I had a bit this morning on my way to the Dr. for my 10 day follow-up and she got mad at me because I only lost 14 lbs.

[RanayB]

Hello Kathleen,
I am 3 weeks out and am still drinking the protien shakes because I can only eat a tablespoon or two of food at a time. I feel very full for a couple hours before I can eat any more. So your doing fine.

[kathleen34]

TO Kodakmom
It is strange how each Dr. is different. I follow the Phase diet (Phase I is full liquid 1-2 weeks, Phase II is pureed for weeks 3-5 the Phase III is soft/ground weeks 6-8 then diet as tolerated after that) and I don't follow-up with my Dr. for 5 weeks. My Dr. wants me to take atleast 64 oz. of liquid as well as 60-80 grams of protein each day so I have to drink the shakes or I would never reach that goal.
14 pounds doesn't sound bad.