Post Nissen Diet

Hi BC,
Well there are quite a few opinions on the subject. I myself was told to be on a liquid diet until day 4 and then move on to foods that could easily be chewed to a "mush" and easily swallowed and then to eat small and often.
It has certainly worked for me and I believe that is the reason why I was back at full strength so fast.

Others have been advised to be on a liquid diet for longer and I am sure there is a reason for that too.

Most importantly, I think you should do as advised by your surgeon/doctor and then use your own intuition as to when to hold back and when to move the diet forward.

Good luck with your recovery, I am sure you can find many food suggestions on this site if you search a little bit

Hi BC,

I agree that surgeons should provide their patients with better information.  My surgeon also set me free to use my own good judgement very early on.  I was on liquids in the hospital, then soft foods until I saw my surgeon on Day 6. After that, (while emphasizing that I should stay away from untoasted bread, sandwiches,  and steak) told me that I could eat "anything that could be chewed to a liquid" (Jesper's surgeon called it "mush"). 

That direction made my diet much more interesting than I thought it ever would be.  I could eat VERY little because the swelling of my stomach mimiced fullness and I got full very quickly. Still, my nibbling could be very enjoyable, and I also went out to eat quite often and was able to find foods I could handle, even if it was just soup.  I became my own blender, and rather than blending my foods and eating puree, I made my own puree!  This freedom comes with responsibility, though, as one needs to be extremely careful to be aware of what he/she is eating.

That said, some have a lot of trouble with this protocol and have difficulty finding foods that work for them.  That's when an eating protocol like the one you shared is extremely helpful! (http://www.upmc.com/HealthAtoZ/patienteducation/N/Pages/dietafternissenfundoplicationsurgery.aspx)

 Thanks for sharing it!

Happy healing!

Denise