info gained from 2nd info session in moore co.

hi folks, angela d. here. i went to my 2nd info session last thurs nite at moore co. i learned a few things i would like to pass on. nutritionist julie walenta, great person. she told me that blue powerade 20 oz was for an all day drink. that scared me b/c of all the sugar it had in it. she said sip it all day. NEXT- start taste testing now. b/c when you have your surgery, it will be to late to try things. that made lots of sense to me. NEXT-PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN. take those supplements...NEXT try low carb slim fast unflavored or the vanilla one. NEXT- start taking generic centrum in small amounts now. NEXT- after surgery, tylenol will be the ONLY meds we will be able to take. NEXT- a website w/lots of info bariatriceating.com. NEXT- eat snacks as protein drinks. NEXT- NO GUM!!!! NEXT- no green tea til after 1st month. When you go to the 2nd info session, you will be given a "bible". bring that to the hospital. I hope this helps people. let me know if you have learned anything that i can add to my list of things. angela d

Well Angela, I was also at Moore Regional also Thursday and was unaware of a 2nd Info Session... We're you at the Patient Education class?? I was at the Support Group Meeting and later went the the informational session (Dr Mitchell presents). Julie was at the Support Group Meeting as well....

The line dancing and barBque were great. Belinda

Belinda,indeed it was although I didn't attempt to dance....didn't want to fall out or anything but did enjoy the food, watching the others and socializing... I hope to meet you at the next one

Tastes change after surgery - whatever you taste test and like now - you may not like it. There is a sugarfree "powerade" that wal mart sells - it has electrolytes and potassium in it but no sugar - much better than drinking powerade. Make sure the generic centrum has iron in it still. Tylenol is not the only meds we can take - its the safest. Surgeon told me if you take something like advil once in a while it wont kill you, its taking it on a regular basis that does. My surgeon said gum is fine as long as its normal sized piece (like the squares) and sugar free. Snacks - my NUT said protein drinks as snacks are fine in the beginning, her and the surgeons goal is at around 8 weeks post-op you are no longer using protein drinks and getting your protein from food. Just wanted to share some of the info I was given!!