Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Janet, different docs will require different things. I came home from the hospital on the traditional " liquids " - which included SF jello, broth (I prefer the Boston Market broths rather than the Swansons - they taste richer), water, but he also included blended soups and cottage cheese and yoghurt in my " liquids " - of course I had to chew them until they *were* liquid. Pam in Niceville 1st Month Liquids? I'm sure many of you have heard these questions over and over, but I'm asking again anyway...what all liquids can I have the first month (besides protein drinks and water, of course)? When can you have broths? Soups? What kinds? I'm trying to be ready for after surgery on 3/13 (16 days and counting down). By the way, thanks to everyone for all the great information and advise you provide. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Janet - There are 4 phases of eating - clear liquids, full liquids, pureed foods, and soft foods. Broth and most things you can see through are considered clear liquids. Some docs have you at this stage for a week or two. My surgeon has us on that stage for 1 day in the hospital. Full liquids are things like cream soups, pudding, yogurt plus all the previous clear liquids. Pureed is like baby food consistency. I ate a lot of refried beans and cottage cheese at this stage. You'll have to ask your doc how long you will be at each stage. They are all different. Hope this helps. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 - Dr. T. Chua Open RNY - 5/21/02 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Dear Janet, I had everything -- jello, broth (the best) of every kind, juice (if you're not diabetic) and if you are in a warm climate, even consume put in the refrigerator turns out like broth jello.... Lotsa' water, decaf tea, green tea, flavored tea. Good luck. You won't be as hungry as you think especially if you have a lot of jello. Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Dear Janet, I had everything -- jello, broth (the best) of every kind, juice (if you're not diabetic) and if you are in a warm climate, even consume put in the refrigerator turns out like broth jello.... Lotsa' water, decaf tea, green tea, flavored tea. Good luck. You won't be as hungry as you think especially if you have a lot of jello. Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Dear Janet, I had everything -- jello, broth (the best) of every kind, juice (if you're not diabetic) and if you are in a warm climate, even consume put in the refrigerator turns out like broth jello.... Lotsa' water, decaf tea, green tea, flavored tea. Good luck. You won't be as hungry as you think especially if you have a lot of jello. Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Just a little piece of advice from the newbie. I think the one think I bought at my manic wal-mart trip the night before my surgery was a baby spoon. OH MY. You just don't know. You will be put on SF Jell-O-o (buy that btw), and if you think its easy to eat and ounce of that in 30 min you just just wait. I tried and tried and tried.... I finally got it to about 6 minutes. Got home to my trusty baby spoon, gurlfriend it takes me over 30 min now. *nods lots* And take tampons!!!! I know you will think that is crazy, cause I did.... but from experience you do not want to be calling the nurse to tell her your cathedra is leaking only to be going " OH " when she comes in. *sage nod* I am just over a week post op .... *leans close to whisper... " 19 lbs lighter btw.... not that I have been near a scale or anything " ...* and I am eating Jell-O, chicken broth, popsicles and drinking water and crystal light..I cant eat beef broth...it just doesn't work... its too salty.. but that is me.. however... oh honey... i had some egg drop soup last night..... and ooohhh *eyes rolling back in her head... toes curling... whimpers...* words cant even describe... Kristi... the sweet one in Macon kliberal@... Lap RYN 02-17-03 275/257/Size 9 18 lbs and an Ex husband GONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE forever... buh bye " Size 9, ready or not here I come!! " 1st Month Liquids? I'm sure many of you have heard these questions over and over, but I'm asking again anyway...what all liquids can I have the first month (besides protein drinks and water, of course)? When can you have broths? Soups? What kinds? I'm trying to be ready for after surgery on 3/13 (16 days and counting down). By the way, thanks to everyone for all the great information and advise you provide. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Just a little piece of advice from the newbie. I think the one think I bought at my manic wal-mart trip the night before my surgery was a baby spoon. OH MY. You just don't know. You will be put on SF Jell-O-o (buy that btw), and if you think its easy to eat and ounce of that in 30 min you just just wait. I tried and tried and tried.... I finally got it to about 6 minutes. Got home to my trusty baby spoon, gurlfriend it takes me over 30 min now. *nods lots* And take tampons!!!! I know you will think that is crazy, cause I did.... but from experience you do not want to be calling the nurse to tell her your cathedra is leaking only to be going " OH " when she comes in. *sage nod* I am just over a week post op .... *leans close to whisper... " 19 lbs lighter btw.... not that I have been near a scale or anything " ...* and I am eating Jell-O, chicken broth, popsicles and drinking water and crystal light..I cant eat beef broth...it just doesn't work... its too salty.. but that is me.. however... oh honey... i had some egg drop soup last night..... and ooohhh *eyes rolling back in her head... toes curling... whimpers...* words cant even describe... Kristi... the sweet one in Macon kliberal@... Lap RYN 02-17-03 275/257/Size 9 18 lbs and an Ex husband GONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE forever... buh bye " Size 9, ready or not here I come!! " 1st Month Liquids? I'm sure many of you have heard these questions over and over, but I'm asking again anyway...what all liquids can I have the first month (besides protein drinks and water, of course)? When can you have broths? Soups? What kinds? I'm trying to be ready for after surgery on 3/13 (16 days and counting down). By the way, thanks to everyone for all the great information and advise you provide. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Just a little piece of advice from the newbie. I think the one think I bought at my manic wal-mart trip the night before my surgery was a baby spoon. OH MY. You just don't know. You will be put on SF Jell-O-o (buy that btw), and if you think its easy to eat and ounce of that in 30 min you just just wait. I tried and tried and tried.... I finally got it to about 6 minutes. Got home to my trusty baby spoon, gurlfriend it takes me over 30 min now. *nods lots* And take tampons!!!! I know you will think that is crazy, cause I did.... but from experience you do not want to be calling the nurse to tell her your cathedra is leaking only to be going " OH " when she comes in. *sage nod* I am just over a week post op .... *leans close to whisper... " 19 lbs lighter btw.... not that I have been near a scale or anything " ...* and I am eating Jell-O, chicken broth, popsicles and drinking water and crystal light..I cant eat beef broth...it just doesn't work... its too salty.. but that is me.. however... oh honey... i had some egg drop soup last night..... and ooohhh *eyes rolling back in her head... toes curling... whimpers...* words cant even describe... Kristi... the sweet one in Macon kliberal@... Lap RYN 02-17-03 275/257/Size 9 18 lbs and an Ex husband GONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE forever... buh bye " Size 9, ready or not here I come!! " 1st Month Liquids? I'm sure many of you have heard these questions over and over, but I'm asking again anyway...what all liquids can I have the first month (besides protein drinks and water, of course)? When can you have broths? Soups? What kinds? I'm trying to be ready for after surgery on 3/13 (16 days and counting down). By the way, thanks to everyone for all the great information and advise you provide. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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