Nissen Post Op Liquid Diet

good to hear you can start an solids i had lots yogorts and home made stew fish is a good one to easy to digest , tuna im 6 weeks post opp today and going to see surgeon tommorw . i dont have bread because i cant get it down and im scared to have it to be honest can eat pasta and just started having the tomatoe products i love no problems with that

Thin grits was my first liquid. I was able to eat vienna sausages, but I took very tiny bites and chewed well. I did sugar free puddings and jello and yogurt. Try noodles, but chew extra careful. Keep your portions to less than 6 oz at a time.

Joy

I had noodles around day 21 the first time. Just take small bites and chew to mush.
Watch the chicken chunks and celery. They are too tough to chew right now.
I'm just now getting to eat bread. I'm still leary of beef though. I had my first soda today. It tasted so good! I was able to burp just fine.
I was able to nibble a chocolate chip cookie on day 6. :)
It took me 5 minutes to eat it. Nibble... let it dissolve... and swallow.


Joy

hi stacy . no im not having any bread products at all only thing im having is crackers and pasta . not eaten red meat yet appart from mince beef . jelly is great to have like joy said it is cooling when it goes down will post when i get back regarding hospital .

i was never on a clear liquid my doc put me on full liquid diet so no wonder you not happy with it . every day will get better you wait and see

just put a new post on it went great i can go to gym

Hi Stacey,

You're almost there!  Surgeons are variable in the limitations they place on their patients, and how much responsibility for food choices they're allowed.  I'm sure this is because they've had experience with patients who get themselves into trouble with what they're trying to eat post surgery.   Few surgeons require liquids for three weeks, but it's not unheard of.  More require soft foods.  My surgeon trusts his patients to follow his direction and make sensible food choices.  He required that take small bites and eat only things that can be chewed to a liquid.

He warned that soft foods (like mashed potato) can actually cause trouble, while crispy/hard food (like crackers) can be chewed to a complete liquid easily.  Bread is a no-no, but toast is easily chewed to a liquid. 

Before long you'll be back to eating normally, Stacey!  Hang in there.  I wish I could help you with the liquids.  I was all prepared for a liquid diet when I was put on soft the day after surgery, and solids at 5 days.  All the broth, applesauce and squash I'd made ahead of time didn't need to be used.

My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I love squash bisque soup.  (If you're near a Wegman's, they have it in a box.)  I also used to eat other soups but leave the unchewable pieces behind.  Just have a napkin close by! 

Good luck, and happy eating!

Denise

I was on clear liquid for a week, full liquid for two weeks, soft foods for two weeks and just beginning firmer foods. I try it and if it works go for it.
Tonight I'm going to eat meatloaf! :)) Yum!

Joy

I had two slices of homemade meat loaf, mac & cheese, and a pepsi tonight. It was so good!
I'm fighting to keep from going back to the kitchen to get more. :)

Joy

Have patiences. Remember they moved many things around in there and remodeled your stomach.
Today I've been getting small tugs in my upper stomach. I'm not sure what's going on, it's very weird.

Joy

Hi Stacey,
I'm not sure when I started eating totally normally, but I can say that at four months I was on vacation eating totally normally. In fact, I've eaten so totally normally that I gained a lot of weight back, and am now trying to lose it!
Never fear...things will heal, swelling will go down, and you'll be eating like you did before.

I'd always been told no soda, but I've had some without problems. I think it's a moderation issue. I'm not a huge soda fan, so it's only an occasional Coke or Pepsi. I do enjoy beer with a meal, and have had no trouble with that.

I just had pizza and wings (Super Bowl food) without any trouble.
I'm just under one year post op...however I've been eating normally for a LONG time!!

I really think surgeons keep you on liquids because they don't like to have to fix problems (stuck food) caused by people who aren't careful eating. You've got to use your head, but when you take small bites and only eat things chewed to a liquid, you'll be just fine.

Good luck, Stacey!
Take care,
Denise

So glad that you are better Joy!
And glad that you are eating normally Denise!
It is so great to now that you guys are doing so well!
I see my doc tomorrow. I haven't cheated at all on anything - 3 long weeks of the liquids. And tonight I just couldn't stand it. I had 3 normal spoonfuls of macaroni. Now I probably used 20 spoons to eat it. :) It was SO good. I feel terribly guilty. I don't know why I couldn't wait just one more day. I seem to feel okay. Kind of strange feeling in my throat. Not like anything is stuck, just different. I hope this is a normal feeling and not a bad sign.
Stacey