Fluids......

[sugga]

Hi all, I spoke to my dietician today and she said that i will be on pureed foods from the 3rd day when i get home from hospital.

I expected to be on just fluids for a lot longer than that.

How long were you on fluids?
Did you start pureed foods on day 3?

Thanks x

 

[dottychic]

Wow, your one of the lucky ones lol. I was on fluids for 3 weeks! Plus Id been on the milk diet for 3 so I was sick to death of liquid If I never see another soup it will be too soon I think Liz was on puree after a couple of days too. Its mad how all the doctors differ so much in what they advise. XX

 

[sugga]

I know jaqui its crazy.

I suppose it will depend how i feel but i cant see me going onto soft food if i dont feel up to it.

She said that i shouldnt need protien drinks and that they recommend slim fast.

She said that protien drinks would be advised if milk didnt agree with me post op.

Suppose ill just have to wait and see. Thanks xxxx

 

[Jacquie Christie]

I was never on just fluids!

Straight onto puree after the op!

 

[sugga]

Thanks. I know some folk on here have had a few weeks on fluids only, its amazing, same op but different rules which makes it a bit confusing x

 

[maxsmum]

I had two weeks fluid, two weeks puree then two weeks soft !!! longest time of my life, but the best at the same time Xx

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I was straight onto purees in hosp too. x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

i was on purree on day 3, i had to show i could tollerate it before i was discharged from the ward, i must admit im now on a very soft diet and im now tollerating that very well to, i felt ready for the next stage and ive been fine with it x

 

[slimmerkay]

I had two weeks fluid, two weeks puree then two weeks soft !!!

Same for me.

 

[Karlos]

Two weeks fluids, two pureed, two soft solid transition, then introduce solids

Each surgeon has their own view on this so you should stick to the advice given by yours hun x

 

[angie790]

One week fluids, one week puree, one week semi-solids then basically normal foods for me...a lot depends on what your provider advises, it really varies from hospital to hospital, doesn't it? You'll know if you're not ready to move onto more solids foods anyway xx

 

[rambo]

i just done my 2 weeks on fluids, got a week on puree then start soft/ mashed yummy

 

[MITZ]

Hiya all

again a different regime, I am 3 weeks post op and still on fluids but really feel like i could move on now. But intolerant to milk still so maybe I should stick to it for one more week as advised.

 

[cheekybum]

I had to come off the fluids as I could not handle the soup and milk, I am on really soft food and chewing really well and it is so much nicer. I think you know when your body is ready for the next stage, but use your providers advice as a guide line x

 

[Amydoll]

Hi all, I spoke to my dietician today and she said that i will be on pureed foods from the 3rd day when i get home from hospital.

I expected to be on just fluids for a lot longer than that.

How long were you on fluids?
Did you start pureed foods on day 3?

Thanks x

I am on full liquids for 2 weeks with the exception of some things like sugar free yogurt and pudding

 

[thinkbethin]

I did'nt have a choice lol as the hospital staff forgot to feed me. Had my op on a monday and had to ask for a coffee and some soup on the thursday. I had only had water till I asked for something so decided to leave and come home.xx

 

[emma-louise]

hi sugga,

I was on fluids for 3 weeks,then puree 3 weeks...because different hospital have all different rules for lengths of time regarding the foods for after operation it confuses people!!

I think sometimes its best to listen to your own body,and if you dont feel ready to switch onto puree stay with liquids.
I found this to be the case when I was onto soft foods.
I was struggling a little so I had 2 soft meals and then a soup to give my body a chance to get used to it..
hope your well xx

 

[angie790]

I did'nt have a choice lol as the hospital staff forgot to feed me. Had my op on a monday and had to ask for a coffee and some soup on the thursday. I had only had water till I asked for something so decided to leave and come home.xx

Bl**dy great....go in for WLS & die of starvation, pmsl! Bless you!

 

[mells]

My hospital its 4 weeks fluids and then purees gradually increasing over the next 4 weeks, this is for band or bypass. It varies so much

 

[sugga]

It does vary so much thats why i checked with the Dietician.
We are all having the same op, i dont know its weird x