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Posted 2/22/2021 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
It has been 6 weeks since my hiatial hernia surgery. Can I eat pizza now? I was on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks and then went to a soft diet.. Anyone else tried pizza after 6 weeks?
Posted 2/22/2021 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
Starmate:

Pizza was not something I would consider at 6 weeks post surgery. I'm sure your surgeon gave you a diet to follow and if pizza is on it at 6 weeks, go for it. The recovery for surgery can be lengthy, and you can expect to experience small setbacks along the way. If you experience issues with eating pizza, you can always go back to a soft diet and try again at a later date.

Sharon
Posted 2/22/2021 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for replying about the pizza. I hope I can eat it again in 6 months. What is allowed after 6 weeks? I was told I could never eat chocolate in any form ever again. Is that true?
Posted 2/23/2021 11:16 AM (GMT 0)
Every surgeon's recommendations are different, I would follow the post-surgery diet that you were given. I eat chocolate, but that's also something to discuss with your surgeon at your follow-up appointment. We aren't medical professionals on this Forum, but I would definitely go with your surgeon's instructions.

Sharon
Posted 2/24/2021 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Pizza is at the top most of my heartburn trigger food list.
Posted 2/24/2021 11:43 AM (GMT 0)
I can tell you this, I didn't feel much better until 6 months, and the "new me" at one year. You just had major abdominal surgery, and it's probably best not to rush your recovery. Again, talk to your surgeon.

Sharon
Posted 2/28/2021 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Sharon, what did you eat after the soft food list? Did you eat any meat or bread? I feel like this diet is not good for me
and I need to eat more solid food but they say not to eat bread or processed foods like lunch meat. What solid foods did you eat after 6 or 7 weeks. I think this is why I have more trouble with getting diarhea than anything is because of too many soft foods.
If anyone else has any helpful suggestions, I woud appreciate it. Thanks.
Posted 2/28/2021 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
No, I didn't not eat meat, or really solid foods. The diarrhea is mostly because it takes your digestive system to reset, you might want to checking into something called "dumping syndrome." I followed my dietary suggestions, and didn't have any issues. If you try and push your diet too quickly, you will have problems. The diet that your surgeon gave you to follow is given to you for a reason.

Sharon
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