2nd Week Diet- Help

**anil_manipal** · 05-11-2015 07:18 PM

Hello Guys

Its gonna be 1 week post op tomorrow. 1st week was not bad, had no problem with liquid intake. As its gonna be 2nd week from tomorrow, I am all mixed up, I went through my surgeon instructions, i did not get much info. anyways, Can I drink protein shakes from tomorrow? Can I eat Greek yogurt from tomorrow? I would really appreciate if some one can post a sample meal plan.

Your help will be much appreciated, I am all mixed up. Please post your advises.

Thank you
Anil

**traci816** · 05-11-2015 07:21 PM

Protein drinks now and liquid till day 15. I am so ready to be out of liquid stage but I know my new tummy needs to heal.

**kmvalade** · 05-11-2015 08:37 PM

protein drinks definitely as you need like 60-70 gms a day. I drink premixed Premiere Protein that has 30 gms each of protein. they fed me those in the hospital along with sugar free puddings, drinks, soups (creamed like potato, tomato) popsicles, ice cream. I'm 3+ weeks out and am eating most everything but the meats and sugars. my doc said I could eat anything that has been in a crock pot all day because it makes the meat very tender. I can eat very toasted toast, chips crunchy stuff. you just have to remember to eat only a little. My meals usually turn into several and I freeze them. I went out for mothers day with my mom, brother and son and ordered a bowl of soup. I had 3 spoonfuls and was full and asked for a to go cup. i think the waiter thought I was crazy lol. I've seen different menus for different people..but this is mine. I always make sure I have my protein drinks because that's what makes you heal faster. then the other stuff I take 2 or 3 bites and i'm full. it's important to follow the don't drink 10 minutes before a meal or 30 minutes after as it will wash the nutrients out of your stomach faster. I actually have had those tortilla scoops and put refried beans with melted cheese in them and topped them off with a bit of taco sauce and a bit of sour cream. only had two but were they good. At first I was drinking something every few minutes to stay hydrated. now that i'm home i've found my food cycle falling into place where I have 3 main meals and am not hungry and I might have a snack or two but not usually. the main meals are more of protein stuff like the little scoops and they keep me full for a few hours, then I have a yogurt. at night before bed I have another protein drink. Best of luck to you in your journey. Remember to take your vitamins when ever your doctor tells you to start taking them. usually when you go for your 1st post op.

**traci816** · 05-11-2015 10:06 PM

I wonder why the info on diet is different. I feel like I should be able to have cream soup and Greek yogurt.

**kmvalade** · 05-11-2015 10:16 PM

maybe it has to do with different approaches to the surgery. my doc didn't just staple the incision with titanium staples but if then fold a piece of the stomach of the staples and stitched it . he did a leak test during surgery and all was fine. I was shocked he moved me up on the food so quick because i had that emergency surgery the next day because he had cut my bowel and it created sepsis and I ended up in the ICU. but i have a strong constitution. and healed incredibly quick..

**traci816** · 05-11-2015 10:26 PM

Yes I've been following you and I'm so happy you are recovering well. Very scary thing you went through.

**plp55** · 05-12-2015 10:34 AM

I was on liquids for 2 weeks and was allowed to go to soft foods on the 3rd week. But...nothing looked or felt appealing to me...So I kept with my shakes, yogurt,soup, (Anderson's split pea) and my go too was very soft refried (non-fat) beans. I was allowed to have soft fish, cottage cheese and scrambled egg but would look at it and turn my nose up. I decided to let my stomach be in control and go slow. Make sure you get at least 1-2 protein shakes in for your protein, for your healing. You will do fine!

And I was a big sweets junkie....NO SUGAR.
I used sugar free popcicles and yogurt for my sweet fix.

**anaeli47** · 05-12-2015 02:47 PM

Hi, I was a little confused too but, I read the paper that they give me and Today I start having my protein shake twice a day, and for dinner I'm going to have a soup and in between, gelatin, water and at night time a sugar free Popsicle. Remember to walk. I hope you doing good, did you stitches look good. Did you got your luggage finally and got home OK.

**anil_manipal** · 05-12-2015 05:26 PM

HI Ileana good hear from you. Yes i figured out the diet, started with protein shakes to today. Hope you are doing good. My stitches are good, except the drain incision, little bit seeping, i will see my doc at 12 days post op. So how is your workout going on? I haven't started my walking yet, will start from next week. no lifting,pushing and pulling for 6 weeks, just stick to walking!

**anaeli47** · 05-25-2015 04:16 PM

Hi Anil how you doing, did you took the stitches out already?. I took mine out already but one of the incision open up, but right now is getting better, I'm already in 264 lbs. I' m feeling a little tired when I do a couple of things but people already ask me what I'm doing because my face looks more skinny, do you start eating already like beans, carrots, I try the other date refried beans and it was so good and it didn' t gave me acid re flux. Hope you doing good.

**TheresaM** · 05-25-2015 05:48 PM

Everyone's surgeon has a different plan for both pre-op and post-op diets. Mine only had a one day pre-op liquid diet. First week I was home, I was on full liquids and pureed. Starting today (two weeks post-op), I am up to soft foods. Try to follow your doctor's plan, call their office with any questions. Good luck!