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10-09-2007, 06:51 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 184
Weight Statistics 10/15/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
250 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
142 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44 % % Lost:
10/15/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.4883654122 BMI Start:
28.2734846309 BMI Current:
28.6773915542 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have been reading some of the responses and I am confused. First, I know every doctor is different when it comes to pre and post surgical protocols.
However, I am confused at how soon people can eat "normal" food. I have read where some people have eaten regular food as early as 3 weeks post op while others have had plans like my doctor's.
My physician has me getting prepared for 6 wks of protein shakes, then 6 weeks of pureed foods (baby food) then starting week 13, I will be able to start enjoying "normal" food again with protein always being the first thing eaten.
How soon did you begin eating normal food? I have to say food is on my mind as I am finishing day 2 of my liquid diet...5 days to go!
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10-09-2007, 06:55 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,702
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7959183673 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.0418801515 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Every doc is different. I was on liquids for two weeks then moved to soft foods. At 6 weeks I started meats and stuff.
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10-09-2007, 07:02 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 501
Weight Statistics June 12, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4545454545 % % Lost:
December, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index54.9088757396 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yeah, everyone is different. I was moved to full liquids before coming home, pureed after about 7 days and soft food after 2-3 weeks. I have always heard that the sooner you try stuff, the sooner your pouch adapts. There are some surgeons who have patients eating "real" food before they leave the hospital. I would do what your surgeon suggests if you can, but man, that sounds tough.
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10-09-2007, 07:22 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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true indeed every surgeon is different. i think i was released on clear fluids. graduated to full on day 5. did one week on full and was asked to do puree by week 2 which didnt sit well with me at all. so i went back to full fluids for another week. then tried purees again week 3. i thnk "real food" was like week 5 or 6 i dont remember to be honest. but yes, i think just about every personon here had a different meal plan post op LOL.
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10-09-2007, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yes This Protocal Is Unique To Every Surgeon And I Guess What They Find Works Best For Their Patients Just Follow Your Surgeons Rules.
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10-09-2007, 07:38 PM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4"
Height:
254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I was on each stage about 1 week. With some minor set backs because of sickness
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10-09-2007, 09:12 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenville,NC
Posts: 124
Weight Statistics 02/17/2007 Start Date:
08/08/07 Surgery Date:
Height:
388 lb Start Weight:
261 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
127 lb Weight Loss:
101 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.7319587629 % % Lost:
Sept 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index59.0 BMI Start:
39.55 BMI Current:
24.3 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I was on optistart for 2 weeks prior. Optifast 2 weeks post. soft food for 2 weeks...fish 1 week add chicken the next then beef and pork. I didn't listen to my doctor and tried a McDonalds hashbrown and thought i would die!!!! Stick to what your doctor tells you. He has other patients it has worked for. good luck and you will do great!
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10-09-2007, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I dunno honey. I will have to find my paper work. All im gonna tell ya is listen to them exactly. Each what they tell ya to until your able to eat normal foods. Evidently they plan this on how there patients do the best. Good luck with yoru surgery honey and I hope things go very well for you.
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10-09-2007, 11:05 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona in the winter - Colorado in the summer
Posts: 454
Weight Statistics about age 12 the first time Start Date:
8/29/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
268 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
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49.6268656716 % % Lost:
a year from Christmas Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.9970703125 BMI Start:
23.1701660156 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I left the hospital on full liquids for 3 weeks - I have been on puree for the past 3 weeks and have 3 weeks more - I don't have to puree eggs, ground beef, cottage cheese type foods - I have used protein drinks for a lot of my protein - the protein pudding the cottage cheese a lot as well as yogurt or cream of wheat - I had watermelon today with the cottage cheese and just mushed it - I have used applesauce and small amts of baked potato and refried beans - guess it depends on where you have your surgery or your Dr was trained
Judy
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10-09-2007, 11:51 PM
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#10 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 2,549
Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It doesn't matter what everyone did
you HAVE to do what YOUR DOCTOR'S PROTOCOL is for YOUR surgery.
Eac surgeon does this surgery a different way/style. You have to do what YOUR doc says for YOUR surgery.
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