I'm home
Had my surgery on Thurs and came home yesterday (Sun) I never thought I'd say I miss those hospital bed rails! I'm worried I'm not getting in enough this first week. I've had jello, flavored water, tea and sygar free popsicles. I can't seem to do the broth. Any suggestions for the first week? I did order the packet of samples from bariatriceating but have been too tired to look at them. From what I remember, they're mostly for the 2nd week and out.
Welcome home hon! Check out www.protica.com for these 2.7 oz vials of protein drinks that have 25 grams of protein. I purchased the sampler pack and liked it enough to buy more! I think it will be a great way to get enough protein in as a new post op!
HUGS,
Vi
http://www.protica.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=13&A=142&Task=Click
Hey welcome home!!
My nutritionist has me on a shake 3 times a day. They are tasty and inexpensive...plus.....you get 57 grams of protein when you drink them! Give them a try! Good luck with everything!
Missy
1 SHAKE
1 packet Carnation Instant Breakfast(sugar free)
2 tablespoons non fat dry milk
8 ounce skim milk
Mix together and enjoy!
I like to mix them with my hand held blender so they dont get gritty. The chocolate ones taste like hot chocolate.
Glad to see that your home. I also got home yesterday my surgeon states just worry about getting lots of fluid in don't worry about the protein until I follow up on friday. I also feel like I'm not getting enough down but I'm up going to the bathroom alot so I must be drinking alot. I'm just going to listen to my surgeon she says gets lots of fluid in, rest, and keep moving.
Hope you feeling ok. I feel like a truck hit me and then backed back over me.
Talk to you later
Amanda
WELCOME HOME, MS AMANDA! SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK WITH US!
SEEMS MOST SURGEONS SAY THAT ... IT IS ENOUGH TO JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR FLUIDS IN THE 1st WEEK. WE HAVE SO MANY FOOD/DRINK OPTIONS NOW. HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE ONLINE WLS STORES? THERE ARE TEAS, PUDDINGS, SHAKES, BARS, CHIPS, SAUCES, FLAVERINGS ... AMAZING!
NOW, MS AMANDA ... I USED TO DRIVE A BIG RIG OVER THE ROAD WITH MY HUBBY (1 OF MY MANY INTERESTING CAREERS) & RUNNING OVER YOU ONCE WOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!
YOU TAKE CARE & BE GOOD TO YOURSELF. YOU'LL BE UP & RUNNIN' IN NO TIME!
GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK