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You're not really eating at this point. You are drinking. The protein drinks are critical.
You need to get a minimum of 64 oz of fluids into you each and every day. If you aren't hydrating enough you will get sick. Call the Clinic if you are struggling.
I would start in the morning with a glass of water and get your meds in. Then go to your protein drink. Sip it as long as you need to. Then go back to your water or other fluids. Late afternoon another protein drink. Keep on sipping.
You should should be sipping something all day long.
If you can squeeze in a bit of greek yogurt or skyr - great. A glass of milk will work too. Get the Fairlife milk. It has less sugar and more protein than regular milk. Walmart carries it as well as Fortinos.
I would also start some restoralax or colace now to get your bowels moving because that's going to be the next issue. Smooth Move Tea (Loblaws/Fortinos/Walmart) is good as well. Kill two birds with one stone.
Once you get that down, try one thing. Have some strained soup. If that's all good, then maybe go back to some cream of wheat or yogurt. This is all trial and error. Add stuff back in, one thing at a time, but keep on drinking and taking in the protein drinks.
And as if that isn't enough make sure you are getting all meds and vitamins in. Oh yeah...keep on walking. The gas should be gone in a day or two.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hi Everyone, I've started the dreaded hair loss stage! any tips or tricks for making this stage go by quicker/ products to help prevent hair loss? Also has anyone tried eating pomegranates? i have a craving for some, obviously not much but i have no idea how the seeds will go down..
Referred 09/19/2017, Surgery 09/26/2018! SW 246.6 M1-
Well guys this is farewell for now. I will try to stop in and read when I can, but I won't be back in the great white north for about 2 months.
I hope everyone has a nice holiday and tries as best as they can to stay on plan. Remember it's about family and not the goodies. You don't want to face the post-holiday with regrets and regain.
I'm hoping that you will keep the thread going until I come back. We may not get a lot of posts, but we get a lot of views and I've had messages from pre-op and newbies thanking us for this thread.
You guys are the best.
CC
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I'm excited that you are getting an instapot for Christmas. Now you can tell me what works in one.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
You need to be getting 60 grams of protein in daily. Premier Protein Shakes are the way to go. If all you do is get in 2 shakes and all your water you are good at this stage. You get them at Costco. Opti is not the way to go at this point.
Did you go to a pre surgery nutrition class? We were given a "bible"? The "Bible" told us everything we could eat, should be eating at every stage. Follow your bible.
You can have pureed soups, milk, yogurt with no bits in it. Get some skyr. You should be drinking caffeine free teas, water. Make sure you are getting all your fluids and protein in. It is crucial to healing and hydration. Are you getting all your meds in as well including your vitamins? That's imperative too.
My guess is that you are dehydrated and thus the headache. You need to get that under control very quickly or you could end up back in hospital.
For the next several weeks your job is making sure you get in what you need to get in and if you can't call the Clinic and ask for help.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hi everyone I'm excited my surgery date is 1/8/2019...and I'm ready for this life change to better myself
on 12/5/18 8:31 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
I will be in the middle of a move during my surgery. I don't want to deal with move stuff and I just want to fart (and heal) in peace! Food wise, I plan on packing some premier protein, a bottle or two of Powerade Zero (just realized it doesn't have aspartame), my water bottle, and tea bags. Anything else?
Also, when you were guys were recovering, what did you do to pass the time? I'm sure the first few days I'll be lazy and lounge (except for my required walking), but I have a whole month off work. I've never had so much free time since I was a child! Any book recommendations? Series to binge on Netflix?
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
on 12/5/18 6:02 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Yes, you'll get your surgery date. I am at TWH also. My pre-op appointment is 3 weeks before my surgery, so I'm assuming your surgery date will be late February/ early March.
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
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