Had my one week post-op appt today
Ok well, it was my one week appointment, but it was really 9 days post-op. I didn't think they would weigh me. I thought they would start weighing me at the first month appointment. They did weigh me and I almost fell over. Since starting the liquid diet 8/10/11 and then the surgery 8/15/11, I have lost 33 lbs. I was shocked!!!!
They also said my incisions were doing well and spent a lot of time with me. I was shocked that the NP spent over 30 minutes. Asking questions, talking, and checking out the incisions. I see the surgeon in about 3 more weeks.
They did encourage me to get in more protein. I am doing ok at getting in the 64 oz of water and one protein shake (31 gms protein) and maybe 15 grams more via other sources. I thought I was doing ok. I know I have to step it up but for being 9 days post-op I didn't think it was so bad. I also have been taking my Multi-vit three times a day for 1 week already.
Well, I can start puree tomorrow----so excited. At this point, it's the the little things :)
They also said my incisions were doing well and spent a lot of time with me. I was shocked that the NP spent over 30 minutes. Asking questions, talking, and checking out the incisions. I see the surgeon in about 3 more weeks.
They did encourage me to get in more protein. I am doing ok at getting in the 64 oz of water and one protein shake (31 gms protein) and maybe 15 grams more via other sources. I thought I was doing ok. I know I have to step it up but for being 9 days post-op I didn't think it was so bad. I also have been taking my Multi-vit three times a day for 1 week already.
Well, I can start puree tomorrow----so excited. At this point, it's the the little things :)
DS on 8/15/11
Great Job! I'm 2 weeks out and I remember that first appointment. And getting on purees helped me feel more human again. I'm the cottage cheese queen. There is 13g protein in 1/2 cup (which is about all i can eat at a sitting right now). Plus, it's VERY gentle on my stomach, moreso than any other puree/soup I've tried.
With your protein shake and a cup or cup and a half of cottage cheese, you'll be cruising in on our protein goal with ease. And congrats on getting your 64oz of fluids. I can't seem to get much more than 50oz. Granted, that's over the minimum but I want to be a straight A DS'er. :)
With your protein shake and a cup or cup and a half of cottage cheese, you'll be cruising in on our protein goal with ease. And congrats on getting your 64oz of fluids. I can't seem to get much more than 50oz. Granted, that's over the minimum but I want to be a straight A DS'er. :)
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