I just had vsg and my surgeon said to be on clear liquids for two weeks then full liquids for two weeks. And so on. I feel this is so excessive . I see other surgeons who allow puréed food 5 days post op. Why is there such a difference in the post op diet? Is there a medical reasoning for this? If I eat puréed food sooner will I damage my stomach? Is this serious? Thank you. Just having a hard time
November 30, 2022
Answer: Why is there such a difference in post op diet? Hello!! The reason is simple, each doctor and their nutritionist have a different protocol, there are some updates regarding the nutritional part that not all doctors apply because they have had better results as they always have. I recommend that you go to your doctor and tell him about your concern. I completely understand you, the process of adaptation and food re-education after bariatric surgery is not easy. Try not to compare your process, your diet with anyone else because you will see that as the months go by, many patients eat and do things that are very different from you, and it is not necessarily the right thing. Hope my answer helped you!
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November 30, 2022
Answer: Why is there such a difference in post op diet? Hello!! The reason is simple, each doctor and their nutritionist have a different protocol, there are some updates regarding the nutritional part that not all doctors apply because they have had better results as they always have. I recommend that you go to your doctor and tell him about your concern. I completely understand you, the process of adaptation and food re-education after bariatric surgery is not easy. Try not to compare your process, your diet with anyone else because you will see that as the months go by, many patients eat and do things that are very different from you, and it is not necessarily the right thing. Hope my answer helped you!
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May 14, 2022
Answer: Different diets after sleeve gastrectomy Every surgeon is different when it comes to how quickly they progress someone’s diet after bariatric surgery. As a bariatric surgeon I used to follow that time frame you are describing and then over time allowed the full liquid phase to start earlier. The main reason why the phases are set is to prevent leak before the stomach is fully healed. It takes approximately 6 weeks to be about 85% healed at the staple line where you are out of the woods from a leak. I know that if the diet is progressed too soon the patient is tempted to progress even faster to a regular diet which could result in obstruction of the stomach pouch and then leak. Think of this time as a sabbatical from food and a time to reflect on your relationship with food. You will have your whole life to eat regular food and will not be forced to stick to this liquid diet. Hope that helps!
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May 14, 2022
Answer: Different diets after sleeve gastrectomy Every surgeon is different when it comes to how quickly they progress someone’s diet after bariatric surgery. As a bariatric surgeon I used to follow that time frame you are describing and then over time allowed the full liquid phase to start earlier. The main reason why the phases are set is to prevent leak before the stomach is fully healed. It takes approximately 6 weeks to be about 85% healed at the staple line where you are out of the woods from a leak. I know that if the diet is progressed too soon the patient is tempted to progress even faster to a regular diet which could result in obstruction of the stomach pouch and then leak. Think of this time as a sabbatical from food and a time to reflect on your relationship with food. You will have your whole life to eat regular food and will not be forced to stick to this liquid diet. Hope that helps!
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