Stage 1 Food Suggestions
I'll post my surgery day and hospital stay later but in the meantime please help.
Can't seem to get down my homemade chicken broth. Makes me want to puke. Any suggestions for any type of food for stage 1??? Not having fun at all.
Kimmy in Canada
2017: Aug 16: Referral -- Sep 14: Orientation - Oct 5: Nurse - Oct 23: D/SW/N 2018: Feb 21: D/SW/N - Mar 12: Internist - Mar 23: D/SW - Apr 5: App't with Surgeon - Apr 23: Post-Op Class - May 3: Pre-op Admin in Hospital - May 22: SURGERY
on 5/26/18 3:13 pm
Because it's difficult to get much in at first I would agree that you should focus on the protein shakes. Once off clear fluids ( for me that was only 2 days) you can have cream soups, apple sauce, Greek yogurt,etc but I still started with protein shakes to make sure I was getting enough protein for the day.
Orientation Oct 24, 2017 at Humber; Meet surgeon Dec 12/17. Internist Jan 24/18; SW/Nut/nurse appt Feb 15/18;surgery March 19/18
Opti -12; M1 -25; M2 -18; M3- 18 M4-9 M5-11 M6-7
5 yrs of research Starting for the second time...Referral Sept 28/17. Orientation Guelph Sept 28/17. Nurse Oct 10/17. Dietician & Social worker Nov. 21/17
It's kind of scarring me. My proteins are 2. Carbs 12. Calories 84. I did go through Guelph and have very strict diet instructions. Jello, broth and diluted 100% sugar free fruit juice, 1 litre of water. The surgeon gave 2 iron infusions before I left hospital due to my hemoglobin dripping after surgery. I feel exactly how I felt when I was discharged which is weak and exhausted with nausea. Am i doing something wrong that I can't see?
Kimmy in Canada
2017: Aug 16: Referral -- Sep 14: Orientation - Oct 5: Nurse - Oct 23: D/SW/N 2018: Feb 21: D/SW/N - Mar 12: Internist - Mar 23: D/SW - Apr 5: App't with Surgeon - Apr 23: Post-Op Class - May 3: Pre-op Admin in Hospital - May 22: SURGERY
5 yrs of research Starting for the second time...Referral Sept 28/17. Orientation Guelph Sept 28/17. Nurse Oct 10/17. Dietician & Social worker Nov. 21/17
Priority #1 is water/ sugar-free liquid to keep yourself hydrated. 64oz at a minimum but 80-100oz is better. Don't worry about getting in calories right now. You have all kinds of fat stores to use until you can get some calories but dehydration can land you back in the hospital. Jello, SF popsicles, and water enhancers all give you hydration, so don't think you need plain water.
Protein shakes will give you the biggest bang for your buck, as far as protein/calories. Try multiple powders (you can get sample packs if need be) and ready-made shakes. You can dilute with extra water or unsweetened almond milk if something seems too thick. Try them all temperatures too, because normally there is one temp you can tolerate. Ice cold, room temp, warmed up. Premier Protein is really good warmed up like hot chocolate.
Until you feel better give yourself a pass on finding other foods that work. This journey isn't about things tasting good it's about healing and getting healthy!
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18