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Posted 7/14/2011 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
I had the TIF done 4 weeks ago. I was wondering when others started to eat. spaghetti sauce, hamb. brats etc.?

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 7/14/2011 6:07:06 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/15/2011 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
General guidelines for post op TIF diet:

Weeks 1-4 you're very swollen still and you need to be on liquids and pureed foods (think baby's first food).
Weeks 5-8 soft foods (no mashed potatoes, rice, bread, or meat.)
Weeks 9-12 firmer foods but still staying away from potatoes, rice, bread, or steak

Make sure to chew foods to a liquid and eat very slowly. Keep your food to no more than 1/2 cup a meal.

Check with your Dr. to see if he/she agrees with above.  On discharge you should have had a visit from the dietician to learn what foods were OK during the healing process.  I hope this helps you.

Posted 7/15/2011 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
question? on my food guide i received at the hospital it says i can eat mashed potatoes and rice after 2 weeks. why do you say not too? This is in the patient instructions pamphlet given out by the endogastric solutions
Posted 7/15/2011 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
mashed potatoes need to be very soupy for you to eat
Rice has a tendency to swell, get stuck, and bloat you.
Many of us here have found out some foods allowed don't nescessary go down that well at that time.
Posted 7/18/2011 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
I am at day 18 post op (Esophyx TIF). I was given instructions by my GI doc and also upon leaving the hospital that wk #1 liquid only diet (although while in the hospital I was given mashed potatoes and cream of wheat to see if I can swallow). wk #2 soft foods...soups (cream of), scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc. After that eat normal but chew well and small bites. Don't over eat but eat frequent and small meals. I decided to stay on a soft food diet until I see my doc for the follow up appt. That will be day 25 post op. I want him to give me the ok to procede with my normal diet. I am willing to take it slow if it ensures a positive result. We all heal differently so for me I'd rather take it easy for an extended time not follow the "one size fits all" approach. I have started to burp again....didn't do it for 9 days after surgery. Now I'm concerned that it's starting up again (reflux). Mine was 90% silent so had I not had the endoscopy that showed the damage (Barretts too) I would not have believed I had GERD. Chest pain was my main complaint and was always sent to a cardiologist. The last few mths prior to surgery is when I started to have the severe burning in my throat, mouth, gums and even my lips. I haven't had these symptoms since the surgery but then again I barely eat and I'm certainly not eating my regular diet. I never had "trigger foods" as EVERYTHING bothered me. Will be on PPI's for 2 mths after surgery.
Posted 7/19/2011 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
If you get on the Esophyx TIF web site the diet is on there. I would be conservative and stick to their diet because part of the TIF success is related to the diet.
Posted 8/1/2011 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
I had the TIF procedure done exactly 2 weeks ago today. My doctor has had me on full liquid for the entire time. I have been off work for this time as well. I visit him tomorrow. I am way to weak to go back to work yet plus any change in my diet causes me to have to be near the bathroom. I tried the mashed potato thing and it really upset my intestines. I think I am going to have to ask him to extend my time off a few more days to give me time to adjust. Does anyone have similar experience.
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