Question:
Post-op - How Much Do you eat?!
Hey guys, okay, around the first week or so, how much are you really expected/supposed to eat? Because I've read alot of posts from people saying that they can't even get a little bit of liquid down, so,...is this bad, or is this just normal? — Jennifer M. (posted on November 22, 2001)
November 22, 2001
I'm 11 days post-op and have been able to eat an entire 8-oz container of
yogurt and drink an 8 oz shake without discomfort. Water goes down great,
as does milk. I've "cheated" on a few 'solid' foods, especially
yesterday (Thanksgiving) and it seems like 4 or 5 green beans, a sprig of
broccoli a sprig of cauliflower and a spoonful of mashed potatoes filled me
up. It seems like the longer I am out, the fuller I'm getting. Maybe it's
just that I'm beginning to feel fullness now and I wasn't able to at first.
This whole things seems to be a trial and error process!
— Danette H.
November 23, 2001
Hi, Jennifer !! I put all the details about what I was able to eat, how
much, and a lot of other hopefully helpful info on my webpage, as well as
things you'll need after surgery, details about the hospital experience,
important facts I learned in my pre-WLS classes. You can access it at
http://www.lkdobson.homestead.com and I hope you find it useful !!! Good
luck to you.
— Lisa D.
November 23, 2001
My surgeonn puts his patients on a liquid diet for the first
four weeks after surgery and I recall that I had to force myself
to drink my protein drinks and my water. I had no appetite and
it was a chore to get it all down. In fact, I couldn't hold much
food for the first post-op year a few bites would fill me up and if
I drank all my water, I wouldn't get hungry at all between meals.
I did the famous "cottage cheese" test and my pouch is still
pretty
small. So, I'm going back to "basics" and hoping that with some
serious
exersize on my treadmill, I might actually lose another 35lbs. and get
to my goal.
— [Anonymous]
November 23, 2001
I was told to only have clear liquids the first week and soft food the
second week and then just eat whatever after that. The first week I had a
lot of jello, gatorade and broth. I didn't feel like eating untill about
the 6th day so then I cheated and had a few bites of mashed potatoes and
some pepsi. It all went down fine.I never had any problems eating. Just
take it slow and eat little bites. Chew your food up well and listen to
your body.I craved red meat and still do sometimes so I just listen and eat
it. Sometimes it is orange juice I can't get enough of. This whole WLS
experience gets you in touch with yourself. I don't think it is normal not
to be able to get anything down at all. That seems like something isn't
right and you need to talk to your Dr.
— paintnmynails
June 8, 2003
Jennifer, for me it was easy to keep liquids down. I left the hospital on a
liquid diet. The second week I was on pureed foods mostly baby food. At
first I couldn't even finish the 4 oz jar but soon I was able to. I kept up
with my CIB and started to really hate them and soon couldn't stomach them
anymore. Also being lactose intolerent didn't help either. I then found
Lactaid chewable tablets helped me with that and then moved onto the
Lactaid milk. Boy does that taste great!!! I just wish I could gulp down a
glass of milk like I used to. I am now almost 4 wks post-op and can only
keep down about 1/2 cup of anything. I have given up starches since they
fill me up too fast. I stay with only meat/fish and cooked veggies. Sure,
I cheat but doesn't everyone?? I hate being on just soft foods even though
that's what I supposed to be on only. I just have to remember to chew,
chew, chew, chew...
— Sophia M.
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