Day 8 of 10 day preop diet.
So I am almost thru day 8 of my preop diet. Sunday I go to all clear liquids and surgery is scheduled for 1 on August 4th. Getting a little nervous but not ready to run yet. LOL. I have to do 2 weeks of clear liquid then 2 weeks of full liquid then 2 weeks of mushies. I am so nervous I can't do the postop. The preop has been fairly easy but it is only 10 days. Any words of advice? I am taking 2 to 3 weeks off because I have a pretty active job with some lifting involved. Will I be able to drink water and liquids pretty normally by then? (3 weeks post)
Janet
Janet
I was able to drink liquids with ease within the first week post-op, but it's different for everyone. Some people have a lot more difficulty! Just remember to sip every waking moment and you'll be fine :D
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
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I had surgery 7/28/14 and went home the same day. I have taken 3 doses of liquid tylenol and that is all I have needed for pain. the first morning at my swallow test it took 2 hours for anything to pass and I was thinking oh no what have I done. I followed the nurses advice and started on warm broth (Unjury) and have had no further problems. I would be back to work if I could but also had large hernia repair so off for weeks. Good luck with your surgery
