Now they'll tell you you can't but I say the sooner you can eat blended soups the faster you'll get your strength back.

FYI I blended pea, bean and lentil based soups from DAY1.

And never looked back.

Protein, fiber natural B vitamins. They are a prefect food for a butchered pouch. I promise Micheal you will tolerate them well from day 1. BLENDED!

Good luck Lu

My plan allowed clear liquids and clear liquid protein the first two weeks. My mom made me home made chicken broth that was sublime in those early days. SF Popsicles, tea, Isopure clear liquid protein drink, SF jello, SF Gatorade and diluted no sugar added apple & grape juice where what I had. Warm drinks were easier than cold for me - so the broth, tea, & warmed apple juice were my favorites. Don't buy tons of anything... you will be shocked at how little you actually take in and sometimes what tasted great pre-op is nasty post-op.

Well it depends on your plan that your surgeon has designed. I'd say for sure: crystal light, sugar free jello, protein supplements, your vitamins (chewable), broth, sugar free instant carnation, sugar free pudding, low fat cream soups, a strainer, small bowls (I bought the pack of storage containers and used the smallest ones), some cortaid cream for when your incisions itch, some chapstick, a warm blanket (for when you get super duper cold) Hmmmmm, guess it also depends on your plan though

Hope that helps a little! Good luck :)

Brandi

Oh and that'll be like six bites or until you feel pressure in the pouch which might be 2 bites or maybe 20 it is just something you'll have to figure out as you go.

I know you're going to do great kid, I see how serious you are about learning the real program.

Luvin you Lu

This site has a great list and good info.
http://www.dukehealth.org/services/weight_loss_surgery/care_guides/bariatric_surgery_diet_manual/the_recommended_diet_following_bariatric_surgery#stage3

Spending time googling pays off. If you don't have much of a program then this is the place to come. Good luck!

More good sites.
http://www.bariatriceating.com/BEhealthnutrition/clearliquids.pdf
http://www.bariatriceating.com/BEhealthnutrition/pureesoftfoods.pdf
http://www.endowsec.com/pated/edtgs22.htm

Great advice from all the others. Everyone is different but I pretty much did liquids the first week or so after surgery. I bought all kinds of stuff, like refried beans, eggs,etc. 5 months later, those refried beans are still in the pantry. I got sick on several things so really don't have any good advice except to tell you that your body will let you know what is best for you. Just be sure to stock up on plenty of protein. Wishing you the best of luck!

THANK YOU all so much...

Hi:
Each plan is different.
For instance, the only thing my plan allowed was broth and sugar free jello. And you hardly need any of it, because your meals are so small.
One thing I'd suggest you get is a good water pitcher that can measure ounces... I use it to keep track of how much I'm drinking each day.
I was the same way, Mike. When I got home, it was just me... So, I prepared, much like you are. I had my water pitcher, post op food, some hydrocortizone cream in case my incisions started to itch... I made a list and got everything.
Best wishes!

I am attaching the surgery guide given to everyone at the surgery center I went to. Make sure you have lots of sugar-free popscicles at home for the first couple weeks and sugar free puddings.. along with protein powder.. that will get you through the first weeks. I was on liquids for two weeks before and after surgery.. then work your way up to yogurt and blended soups.. Good Luck! .. this guide book will tell you everything you Dr. didnt.. it's pretty standard stuff..


http://www.duluthclinic.org/otherspecialties/bariatric/Weight%20Loss%20Surgery%20Book.pdf

Cottage cheese and greek yogurt (plain, fat free) - loaded with protein, allowed by my program during my 10 day post-op "clear-liquid" phase. I agree with Lu on soups ... I ate lentil and cream of somethings from the start.

Get some protein powders ... I ordered some samples online from places like bariatric panty and bariatric advantage so I could see what I liked.

Skim milk. Even if you are having problems getting in any other source of protein, you can have some skim milk and get protein in.

The first few weeks fly by ... my first six have just completely disappeared. Follow your program - I've learned from these boards that every program is different, TAKE YOUR VITAMINS, WALK, and love losing weight.

2 weeks post surgery is supposed to be the same as the pre op , week 3 you work up to soft scrambled eggs, cream of wheat, yogurt, pureed tuna/chicken ...

The first week I could only have clear liquids. I couldn't tolerate the chicken broth for some reason, so I was stuck with the beef broth. I had 1/4 cup beef broth for the meals, and sf popsicles throughout the day. I also had sf jello. For the water, I couldn't tolerate plain water at all, it tasted like dirt to me, and i got dehydrated. I called the Dr. and the nurse suggested Propel, and that worked like a charm! For soft foods, I ate cottage cheese, scrambled egg with cheese, plain greek yogurt, and refried beans. I found that sticking with the same foods was the safest. You are not really hungry at first so you don't really mind not having variety. When you feel better you can start to try new things. Good luck!!!!

In addition to the foods, keep these on hand:

benefiber
probiotics
a laxative
an anti-diarrheal
vitamins
calcium
B12
iron supplements
nasal saline spray
lip balm
lots of kleenex
Also: bean soups, cream soups, Greek yogurt, SF pudding, applesauce (unsweetened)
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