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Topic: RE: Post-opers within the past week-Question
I find that I am really having trouble with the water. The protein I can get down, especially with the shakes. Yet, I cannot seem to get down all of my water too! i am really working on that but I can eat things (pureed of course). But drinking water seems to be my main problem!
"You may delay, but time will not."-Benjamin Franklin
Topic: RE: Had RNY on Friday, came home today, HELP
Those are great pointers. I too, had my surgery on Friday. All I can say is walk, walk, walk. Even when you do not want to, get up and walk! It will help you break up all that gas! I am right along with you!
"You may delay, but time will not."-Benjamin Franklin
Topic: RE: BUBBLE GUTS!!!
gas X strips! trust you will need it! you will have to release that gas to get comfortable at times......
Topic: RE: June 17th Huntsville al
here in centre, cherokee county! was banded on the 15th good luck and best wishes
Topic: RE: Post-opers within the past week-Question
I had the VSG on 6/16 and the first two nights I woke up thirsty and when I drank some water it caused me to throw up. My doc said to try something with flavor first, i. crystal light and then do the plain water if I wanted. I am not a powedered drink fan.
I don't see how anyone can get in 64 grams of protein a day in the first week. I have to take small sips and it takes me about 30 minutes or more to drink an 8oz carnation instant breakfast. I have done really well with cream soups, sugar free jello and muscle milk. Although it still takes about 3/4 of the day to finish that.
The two biggest challenges for me are the rules that the dieticians kept saying about only eating 3 meals a day and no snacking/grazing between. I can't get my head around that with the amount of time it takes to get one "meal" down. Also, the food commercials are driving me crazy. Sort of. Because my taste buds have seemed to change too.
I really need to set what I am going to eat - track how much I actually ate and then how long it took to eat it.
On the bonus side, I am feeling great. I haven't taken any pain meds since Sunday. The soreness has really started to subside and I got to sleep on my tummy last night. Yippee!!
I really enjoyed reading everyone's post about this and I hope to keep more discussions going. It's almost like going to a foregin country where you don't know the language and you need a lot of help interpreting what's going on with your body.
I don't see how anyone can get in 64 grams of protein a day in the first week. I have to take small sips and it takes me about 30 minutes or more to drink an 8oz carnation instant breakfast. I have done really well with cream soups, sugar free jello and muscle milk. Although it still takes about 3/4 of the day to finish that.
The two biggest challenges for me are the rules that the dieticians kept saying about only eating 3 meals a day and no snacking/grazing between. I can't get my head around that with the amount of time it takes to get one "meal" down. Also, the food commercials are driving me crazy. Sort of. Because my taste buds have seemed to change too.
I really need to set what I am going to eat - track how much I actually ate and then how long it took to eat it.
On the bonus side, I am feeling great. I haven't taken any pain meds since Sunday. The soreness has really started to subside and I got to sleep on my tummy last night. Yippee!!
I really enjoyed reading everyone's post about this and I hope to keep more discussions going. It's almost like going to a foregin country where you don't know the language and you need a lot of help interpreting what's going on with your body.
Every journey begins with a single step.
Topic: RE: Help!
Thanks for all the replies guys! My surgeon did actually call me back after I harassad the nurses over and over and over again, I even had one nurse tell me to drink 7-up! Can you believe that?! But he told me that 10 oz was the max and I should try to just drink 4-6 oz. I am still having a really hard time drinking even that!! Kinda sucks cuz I don't have a set diet from my surgeon but I'm still trying my best :/
Topic: RE: Post-opers within the past week-Question
I can't wait to eat something other than liquids myself. Just a hearty cup of soup would be nice.
Topic: RE: Post-opers within the past week-Question
Wow that is great! I gained 12 pounds after surgery and just got that off as of today. Tomorrow is one week for me and I'm back to square one.
My biggest fear is I won't lose... I know that is irrational, but that's the way it worked in the past. I think I should maybe get my scale out of my house or I might go bonkers.
Starting to get frustrated by all the commercials about food. Went to the grocery store today to pick up laundry soap and everything "SOUNDED" so good to me. I got a little upset thinking of all the things I can't have right now. I'm not hungry at all, so this must be "head hunger". I'm glad I read about this here so I could be emotionally prepared for it!
How is everyone else doing with the barrage of food everywhere?
My biggest fear is I won't lose... I know that is irrational, but that's the way it worked in the past. I think I should maybe get my scale out of my house or I might go bonkers.
Starting to get frustrated by all the commercials about food. Went to the grocery store today to pick up laundry soap and everything "SOUNDED" so good to me. I got a little upset thinking of all the things I can't have right now. I'm not hungry at all, so this must be "head hunger". I'm glad I read about this here so I could be emotionally prepared for it!
How is everyone else doing with the barrage of food everywhere?
Dr. Benn gave me an incredible tool.. and I intend to make the most out of it!!
Topic: RE: Post-opers within the past week-Question
For the first couple of days home it seemed like every time I stood up, I got the hiccups. That seems to have gone away now.
I'm getting my liquids down well......and for the last 2 days have been feeling hungry. I'm looking forward to the time I can eat a little more substantial foods!
I came home on Thursday and walked 20 minutes that day. Since then I have been walking for 20 minutes at least once a day, if not twice.
I'm getting my liquids down well......and for the last 2 days have been feeling hungry. I'm looking forward to the time I can eat a little more substantial foods!
I came home on Thursday and walked 20 minutes that day. Since then I have been walking for 20 minutes at least once a day, if not twice.
First consult 308/Surgery Date 269/Current 180/Goal 180
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