Surgery is in 3 weeks help with vitamins, protein drinks, etc...

Greetings,

My surgery is 1/16/13. My nutriion class isn't until the 2nd of January.  What vitamins should I be taking right now? How much protein should I try to drink now?  How many days will I need to be on a liquid diet preop and post op.

I am nervous and excited.

What vitamins you should take are dependent on your current levels. Most people tend to be low on vitamin D. I wish I had had my labs done at least 3 months before surgery, because I could have gotten my levels up in the high range before I began mal-absorbing after surgery. Take a good multivitamin until you get your levels. Every doctor is different on what they require on pre-op diet. DO NOT buy large quantities of protein powder pre-op. Your taste buds WILL change post-op and if you buy in bulk now what you like chances are you won't like it after surgery and will have wasted money. Buy samples to have for your pre-op liquid diet and post-op liquid phase.

I bought some powders at costco. knowing if I don't like them post op I can return them.  I have my levels. I will post them soon so Maybe you all can help me sort them out.  thanks for info

Links that might help: http://www.gblcreations.com/Resources/Gina/VitaladysPre-op_i deas_11-2009.doc

Congrats on your surgery date!

--gina

For now, I'd say a multi and extra D would be a great start.  Don't worry about protein now, but start stocking on single servings to  try as a post op.