Gelatein 20
Sleeved 05/27 and discharged 7 days later with PICC and TPN due to swollen esophagus. Readmitted five days later with extensive DVT in along PICC. Think I'm going home today... day #4. Recovery wise, my intake is like day #2 post-surgery, as I am just starting to tolerate liquids by mouth. My surgeon and nutritionist have explained that "my normal" will be to pass through all phases at a slower rate. I'll probably be doing phases 1 & 2 of clear liquids for 3 weeks each. They ordered Gelatein 20 to augment my liquid diet in the hospital. 20 grams of protein, 0 sugar, 90 calories for 8 oz. Can be counted as 4 oz. toward water. Orange, fruit punch, and lime flavors. Three a day hit 60 grams of protein, which is great because protein shakes are still not allowed for me. I've ordered a case (36) each of lime and fruit punch. Doesn't have to be refrigerated, so great portable protein option.
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
I'm so sorry to hear you are having a hard time after surgery, but glad to hear you are home again.
I couldn't tolerate protein shakes after surgery - the sweetness upset my tummy. So I relied on chicken broth with unflavored protein powder. I wonder if that would work for you and give you a little variety.
Hang in there. It will be worth it when the weight starts falling away.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
I'm thinking so... since 05.27, I've been hospitalized on IV fluids 11 days. I was on TPN at home for two days. How did the Unjury soup work for you ?
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
