pre-op and post-op
Every center is different... I went through Guelph and they seem to be very strict..
Pre-op... I did 2 weeks of "optifast" (a prescription meal replacement of 900 calories a day) and 1/2 a cup of clear broth per day. No juice, pop, caffeine, or sugary drinks.
Post-op... I did 1 week of clear liquids, SF jello, broth, and diluted 50/50 cranberry juice (I hate apple juice but it was allowed).
Next was 3 weeks of full liquids, apple sauce (no added sugar), SF pudding, milk, yogurt (no fruit chunks), cottage cheese (I hate this too, lumpy milk.. yeah no thanks), strained cream of soups, oatmeal / cream of wheat cereals (I could not tolerate them... still can't). My center does not want us using protein shakes but I think almost all other centers allow them.
By the end of 3 weeks I had moved into soft foods diet.. trying to get in my 60 grams of protein.
I am almost 6 weeks out and I still don't get my 60 grams of protein in a day... I just can't eat that much. Eggs, string cheese, "grok" crackers, fish, greek yogurt, and edamame are my staples; chicken and turkey are hard for me (I can only get a couple of bites in). I tryed a Tim Hortens chilly just 2 bites and that was a no go and 2 hours of pain... corn nibbets are a no go too I was in pain for 2 hours before I threw them up (I only had 2 tsp). My water is good, I love me some water I get in 2 liters a day no problem.
Michelle
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
I would be curious as to why your center doesn't not want protein shakes used?
I am having my surgery at Humber River in Toronto and they encourage the protein shakes due to not being able to get enough protien in right after surgery especialy.
You might want to try the Unjury chicken soup mix, it tastes really good and is packed with protein, 20 grams I think but do not have a packet at the moment to check.
Ken
HW 400, CW 295 Referral Spring 2013 - Info Session 9-30-13 - DW, SW, appts 11-28-13 PATTS 3-20-14 Surgery 4-15-14
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
Interesting... it kinda sucks. Protein shakes would be easy... I just don't like the lectures the dietitian gives me.
Good luck in Mexico!
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
Pre-op was 3 weeks of Opti.
Post-op was clear fluids in hospital (2 days), 1 week full fluids, whi*****luded protein shakes, 1 week purée, 1 week soft, then regular diet for life.
Now, people could take up to 2 weeks to move through each stage if they weren't ready to move up a level yet. It really depends on how you are tolerating the textures at each level. Also, by 4-6 weeks, they prefer you get all if your protein from food, not shakes. But, I know most people need to use shakes or bars for life to get enough protein each day.
The big things were getting 60-90 grams of protein each day, 8 glasses of water & all the vitamins.
I went through Ottawa in March 2013.
Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!
The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...
Pre-Op - I did 3 weeks of Optifast - was allowed clear broth and 2 cups green loa calorie vegetables (lettuce, brocolli, celery and cucumbers)
Post-Op - 3 days clear fluids - 1 week full fluids - 1 week pureed - 2 weeks soft food. My center encourages protein shakes if you are unable to get protein in through food. I track my intake and if by the end of the day I am under my protein goal I drink a shake
Referral December 3/12 ~ Orientation April 24/13 ~ Nurse Practitioner May 27/13 ~ Nutritionist May 31/13 ~ Social Worker June 3/13 ~ Sleep Study June 24/13 ~ Ultrasound June 27/13 ~ Sleep Study Results August 20/13 ~Nurse Prac. Appointment September 10/13 ~ Surgeon Appt. Dr. Glazier & Dr. Hagen October 16/13 ~ Pre-Surgical Class October 23/13 ~ PATTS November 7/13 ~ Surgery November 20/13