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Posted 4/4/2016 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
I am 5 weeks post-op from a Nissen Fundoplication and Hiatal Hernia repair surgery. I know it's early in the process, but I'm really wanting to try and introduce 'real' food back into my diet. Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes are getting old. This forum has been great help for me so far, so I'm looking for some advice/guidance. What are some of the first foods you introduced back into your diet? What foods should be avoided as long as possible? I know everyone's different, but I'm scared to eat food not on my soft food list!
Posted 4/4/2016 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome. Glad you are here and posting. Let us know how you progress through your healing phase. It helps so many. Most surgeons discharge patients with a printed list of what to eat and when and I would first follow that before I experiment with new foods. can you call his office and ask them to email it to you. When do you have an office visit with the surgeon-- that would be a good time to get it clarified. My friends doctor said having surgery is not a license to eat anything you want, but a time to go back and eat the way you should have been eating before the surgery.

At the top of the GERD forum is helpful topics. open them up and read what interests you. There is one on post surgery diet too.

You on your way to healing and happy to have you. Be well. Pat
Posted 4/4/2016 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.oregonsurgical.com/pdfs/Nissen_Fundoplication_Diet.pdf

Here's the link. Hope this helps b
Posted 4/4/2016 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
Another good one is UPMC Nissen diet. I know it's difficult, but don't rush into eating a normal diet again. Take your time and if something bothers you, let it go and try it again at a later date. I agree, contact your surgeon's office with your dietary questions.

Sharon
Posted 4/5/2016 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
let me add, to what the others have suggested. as you progress you define thru trial and error, but you carefully, test the water, in small amounts. you do not want to overeat, and hydration is critical. you add, based on how you feel, your stomach handles what you put in it. it will let you know. if it doesn't work, set it down, and try again in a week. I was on a liquid diet for 4 weeks after my surgery, it gets old. but again tread lightly, chew well. at almost 8 months out, just this weekend, I was able to tolerate a salad, and it took many tries, before I could have a glass of wine. this recovery, is a lot of sideways, and some reverse, but you will make forward progress, just don't rush it.
Posted 4/5/2016 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I'm almost 4 weeks post op (March 10 surgery) and wanting to do the same thing. I tried a little flounder today, it was fabulous but of course I'm having chest and stomach pain now. Probably a little too soon. The same thing happened a couple days ago with a waffle. What I am finding out is that things taste so darn good now, lol.... I eat more than I should. I'm going to try simply a couple of bites of new stuff and see how that goes.
I am learning from the people on this forum that patience is key....... I don't have much but will work on it!
Good luck and keep us informed.
Thanks
Marty
Posted 4/5/2016 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
I am 7 weeks post op and still mostly on liquids and soft foods. Tried very soft asparagus last night which was wonderful but ended up with chest pain. May have been gas but occasionally I still have spasms out of the blue. I have also tried soft moist chicken which wasn't too bad. Just take it slow and chew, chew, chew then chew some more.
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