2 sleeps and Post Op Diet

I can't believe it is getting SOOOOO close!  I even started packing my bag today.

I did get my post-op diet plan from my doctor today and can I just say, "OMG, kill me NOW?"   Every surgeon's diet plans are different.  Usually there is a full liquid stage, followed by a pureed stage, followed by a soft food stage (scrambled eggs for example), and the full food.  At full food we need to eat protein first and it should be half of our meal, then vegetables/fruits, and if there is room left carbs.   Mostly I've seen a week to two weeks at each stage. 

I can't believe my surgeon doesn't have us eating anything until 3 weeks out!  Holy cow...two weeks preop and three weeks post op...I damn well better be MELTING after that long on liquids!

This is my surgeon's plan:

Day 2 thru Day 7

Clear broth or bouillon

100% no sugar added apple/cranberry/juice diluted 50% with water (max 8 oz day)

Tea/Coffee (I don't drink either)

Sugar free jello

Sugar free popscicles

Flavored water of choice

1 1/2 cups Gatorade

64oz water

Chewable multi and D3 vitamin

 

Day 8

Add 1/2 c skim milk

 

Day 10

Add liquid protein drinks

 

Days 22-28 (soft foods)

Pureed oatmeal

Cream of wheat thinned

Cottage cheese (low fat or fat free)

Egg whites

Yogurt

Pureed beans

Ricotta cheese

Sugar free pudding

Pureed soups

Potatoes (mashed/boiled/baked)

Pureed cooked vegetables

Pureed fruit

 

Day 29+ (Full Food)

Deli shaved meats

Fish

Shellfish

Tofu

Beans and lentils

Yogurt

Cheese (less than 5 g fat per serv)

Crackers (less than 3 g fat per serv)

Toast

Cream cheese (reduced fat)

Nut butters

Soups

Oatmeal

Vegetables/Fruits