10 days post op , feeling great...when can I move to puree stage ?

[los in it]

I know its only 10 days post op , my drinking has got better im out and about my wounds are healing great and I have had no wind to speak off, overall I feel fantastic
so with all that in mind I feel more than ready to move onto the next stage puree
is this wise or should I wait till the end of the week and try to speak to a nurse at the hospital that I had my wls at?
I look forward to your comments

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Yes ask what your team says to do I had to wait 4 weeks before I could start on puree's

 

[Bear]

I think every provider is different. The literature I had from mine said 3 weeks liquid, 3 weeks purée then soft foods and not to attempt things like pork until nearly 6 mths. Then, when the dietician spoke to me in the hospital, she initially said 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks purée etc but then said to stick to the surgeons instructions.

As hard as it is, this cost me a lot of money and I can't risk stretching / damaging my new sleeve, so am going to stick to the 3 weeks. It can take that long for the internal swelling to subside.

 

[Mrs Z]

Everyone is different. In on purée now and only 12 days post op. Went onto this from liquid stage. Got soft food at 4 weeks and introduce normal diet from week 5-6.

Purée cauliflower with low fat cheese spread mixed through for tea tonight. Lush.

Hope you get a quick answer from your team.

 

[A.Positive]

Arghhh! I missed that you had had your op! Congratulations matey and all the best. Xxx

 

[Bear]

I wonder if it's a difference between a sleeve and a bypass at all? You'd think all these surgeons would get together and agree on the same thing!

 

[Yvessa]

Do both. Follow your instructions but ring your team.

 

[Mrs Z]

There does seem to be such a vast difference on our info. Mine is a bypass and I've stuck to the 'rules' like glue. Reading other people put things on here and it's so differently what I've been told to do is confusing.

 

[Kar8858]

I did three weeks liquid then moved to puree, i would stick to what your surgeon said, puree still hits you like a train at first. You could cause a tear in your staple line as the stomach has to work harder to digest puree. Hang on in there...

 

[los in it]

Update ****
Just spoken with the baratric nurse at homerton re moving to next stage , she has advised a few more days on the post op liquid diet for the rest of the week but maybe thicken the liquids im taking thicker yogurts and custards so I will stick to the plan as even if I feel great they know what they are talking about feel better for talking to her

 

[Stacey83]

Glad to hear you're on track and got some expert advice! Have you tried blending some of the chunkier soups to remove the lumps? M&S do an amazing chicken, rice and mushroom one that blends up beautifully.

I'd also suggest making smoothies at home and adding in half a banana to make a bit thicker and trying those really thick Danio yoghurts.

Sounds like you're going really well, brilliant! X

 

[natclaire33)]

I go in for my sleeve next tuesday, was told at my pre op last week that the day of my op on the ward afterwards I will have 30mls of water to drink every hour, then the following day I will start the puree, which the nurse said I will be on for 4 weeks,

Have some puree's ready in the freezer for few days after the op, and if I fancy anything different will have a go at making it

 

[los in it]

that's a great idea Stacey I was thinking how to safety thicken up my post op liquids and didn't think of bananas as I didn't think I could have it
only have 4 days to go then on to purees
thank you all for your kind reponses

 

[natclaire33)]

Got home from hospital a couple of hours ago after having the sleeve on tuesday, I had just water on tuesday, free fluids on wednesday and started the puree stage today and this will be for four weeks, i had my op done in portsmouth

 

[Willow4]

Pleased to hear you are doing well Los.

 

[Marcos]

My freezer is getting clogged up with tubs upon tubs of blended soup.knowing me they'll tell me soup but nothing with onion or tomato ingredients.ill be opening a soup kitchen in my garage for the homeless!

 

[Kaz50]

I’m 2 weeks post op from a gastric band and was told 2 weeks fluids, 2-3 weeks purée/soft foods then introduce solids.
I have to say, I have been for the past 3 days eating sloppy scrambled eggs, mash pots and veg as I’m hungry.
Still loosing weight and very pleased with my progress.
If unsure speak to a team member for advise.

Good Luck x