Post-Op Diet (For Those Curious)
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The following are direct instructions from my surgeon regarding this point in my recovery. All surgeons and post-op diets are different but for those of you who are still pre-op this is what you can expect.
Stage 2 - Full Liquid Diet for Days 3 – 7 After Surgery
When you are discharged from the hospital, unless directed otherwise by your surgeon, you
should follow the full liquid stage for the remaining days of your first week post-operatively.
Sometimes your surgeon will advance your diet to full liquids even while you are still in the
hospital. You need to follow the liquid diet to let your pouch heal.
Below are foods that are liquid or semi-liquid at room temperature. Sugar-free and low-fat foods
must
• Nonfat or 1% milk
be used.
• Creamed soups made with nonfat or 1% milk
• Protein supplement drinks, limit 20 grams of protein per serving
• Thinned hot cereal such as cream of wheat, cream of rice, or blenderized oatmeal
• Thinned mashed potatoes
• Thinned sugar-free yogurt, plain nonfat yogurt
• Sugar-free popsicles
Between Meal Liquids (Low Calorie, Less Than 10 Calories per 8 Fluid Ounces)
• Water, Fruit 2 O, Propel
• Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-Aid
• Broth
• Decaffeinated coffee or tea - no sugar or creamer, can use sugar substitute
• Tomato juice or V-8 (limit to 6 fluid ounces per day)
• FLAT, diet soda - no carbonation
• Sugar-free gelatin
Sample Menu for Stage 2 Full Liquid
Breakfast: 2 - 3 tablespoons hot cereal with 1-2 ounces nonfat or 1% milk
Snack: 2 - 4 ounces protein drink
Lunch: 2 - 3 tablespoons low fat creamed soup
Snack: 2 – 4 ounces protein drink
Dinner: 2 - 3 tablespoons thinned mashed potatoes
I will begin Stage 3 - Smooth Foods Diet for Days 8 – 13 on December 13th, though I feel it will take me a few days to adjust as it took me until day 5 to have anything other than clear fluids during Stage 1. I hope that this helps someone... there are many things to remember post-op, and the more your support group knows, the better!
Stage 2 - Full Liquid Diet for Days 3 – 7 After Surgery
When you are discharged from the hospital, unless directed otherwise by your surgeon, you
should follow the full liquid stage for the remaining days of your first week post-operatively.
Sometimes your surgeon will advance your diet to full liquids even while you are still in the
hospital. You need to follow the liquid diet to let your pouch heal.
Below are foods that are liquid or semi-liquid at room temperature. Sugar-free and low-fat foods
must
• Nonfat or 1% milk
be used.
• Creamed soups made with nonfat or 1% milk
• Protein supplement drinks, limit 20 grams of protein per serving
• Thinned hot cereal such as cream of wheat, cream of rice, or blenderized oatmeal
• Thinned mashed potatoes
• Thinned sugar-free yogurt, plain nonfat yogurt
• Sugar-free popsicles
Between Meal Liquids (Low Calorie, Less Than 10 Calories per 8 Fluid Ounces)
• Water, Fruit 2 O, Propel
• Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-Aid
• Broth
• Decaffeinated coffee or tea - no sugar or creamer, can use sugar substitute
• Tomato juice or V-8 (limit to 6 fluid ounces per day)
• FLAT, diet soda - no carbonation
• Sugar-free gelatin
Sample Menu for Stage 2 Full Liquid
Breakfast: 2 - 3 tablespoons hot cereal with 1-2 ounces nonfat or 1% milk
Snack: 2 - 4 ounces protein drink
Lunch: 2 - 3 tablespoons low fat creamed soup
Snack: 2 – 4 ounces protein drink
Dinner: 2 - 3 tablespoons thinned mashed potatoes
I will begin Stage 3 - Smooth Foods Diet for Days 8 – 13 on December 13th, though I feel it will take me a few days to adjust as it took me until day 5 to have anything other than clear fluids during Stage 1. I hope that this helps someone... there are many things to remember post-op, and the more your support group knows, the better!
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