Cicumferential lower body lift scheduled Feb. 12th--need advice
There are probably any of several reasons you didn't answer my question, but why --- why, why, why are you on a soft diet, still? And your protein intake seems extremely low .. . . and why do you need Tums nightly . . .
I'm still ery concerned about your overall health before undergong this major procedure. Why are there all of tthese issues? Does your rny surgeon and/or gp think it's okay for you to have this procedure?
I'm still ery concerned about your overall health before undergong this major procedure. Why are there all of tthese issues? Does your rny surgeon and/or gp think it's okay for you to have this procedure?
My RNY surgeon is in Dehli, India. I did send him an e-mail this week with an update but so far, no answer. I have an appointment with my primary care physician 3 weeks before my surgery to get needed physical exam, EKG, bloodwork, for the surgery.
I just have never gotten back to eating "normally" in the two plus years since my RNY. I get queasy if I eat too much, still dump on sugar and fats, can't eat "dense" foods such as meat unless it is really moist. I chew meat up really well before I swallow or it feels like it get stuck.
I have had CT scans since surgery (kidney stone and gallbladder issues) and everything looks fine regarding my RNY.
I seldom have a real appetite. I try to snack throughout the day--a handful of almonds, soynuts, a protein bar eaten slowly over half an hour, yogurt daily, cottage cheese almost every day, fresh fruit to keep me regular. I do get in about 1000 calories a day--sometimes more if I eat some pretzels or snack crackers (my guilty secret are White Cheddar Cheezits).
I am lactose intolerant and cannot do milk or shakes. Soy milk makes me ill. Eggs also make me sick but I try to eat at least 2 eggs twice a month in the form of an omelette. I get nauseous but Tums usually resolves that.
So I really DO try to keep food in my system and try to get 80-100 grams of protein a day. I don't drink much water because then I don't want food---I get two cups of coffee in and maybe 2-3 cups of tea in a day. Ho****er works better for me than cold--cold anything makes my stomach hurt.
But all of my blood levels look fine---vitamins, minerals, protein is a little low, sugar levels are below 80 every morning, I am good on iron, potassium, etc. Other than being low energy and the nausea if I try to eat a full meal, I feel good.
I just have never gotten back to eating "normally" in the two plus years since my RNY. I get queasy if I eat too much, still dump on sugar and fats, can't eat "dense" foods such as meat unless it is really moist. I chew meat up really well before I swallow or it feels like it get stuck.
I have had CT scans since surgery (kidney stone and gallbladder issues) and everything looks fine regarding my RNY.
I seldom have a real appetite. I try to snack throughout the day--a handful of almonds, soynuts, a protein bar eaten slowly over half an hour, yogurt daily, cottage cheese almost every day, fresh fruit to keep me regular. I do get in about 1000 calories a day--sometimes more if I eat some pretzels or snack crackers (my guilty secret are White Cheddar Cheezits).
I am lactose intolerant and cannot do milk or shakes. Soy milk makes me ill. Eggs also make me sick but I try to eat at least 2 eggs twice a month in the form of an omelette. I get nauseous but Tums usually resolves that.
So I really DO try to keep food in my system and try to get 80-100 grams of protein a day. I don't drink much water because then I don't want food---I get two cups of coffee in and maybe 2-3 cups of tea in a day. Ho****er works better for me than cold--cold anything makes my stomach hurt.
But all of my blood levels look fine---vitamins, minerals, protein is a little low, sugar levels are below 80 every morning, I am good on iron, potassium, etc. Other than being low energy and the nausea if I try to eat a full meal, I feel good.
This too will pass, like a kidney stone but it will pass!
I was off 3 weeks and did fine. The energy drain was terrible though. Sitting was fine by that point.
YES, get stool softeners and use them. Best thing I did. It was about 10 days before i could sit on the toilet.
I had no problems with eating but I also went back to basics. Focused on eggs and such, got my protein in to help with healing.
My pain was totally manageable. I was off pain killers after about 10 days. The first 10 days are pretty uncomfortable but you come around pretty quick after that.
Best of luck with your surgery.
YES, get stool softeners and use them. Best thing I did. It was about 10 days before i could sit on the toilet.
I had no problems with eating but I also went back to basics. Focused on eggs and such, got my protein in to help with healing.
My pain was totally manageable. I was off pain killers after about 10 days. The first 10 days are pretty uncomfortable but you come around pretty quick after that.
Best of luck with your surgery.
Ummm----if you could not sit on the toilet, how did you "go"? Adult diapers? I am being serious--when I was morbidly obese I work them and would gladly wear them again if necessary.
I cannot eat much in the way of eggs--they still make me sick. I can do maybe 1-2 egg omelette but end up throwing away at least part of it every time.
I will go get some stool softeners--I have not had to use them because I focus on getting fiber such as oatmeal or stewed apples in daily. But if you think they are a good idea, I will get some. My morning coffee is usually the best laxative though! Two cups and I am off to the bathroom!
I cannot eat much in the way of eggs--they still make me sick. I can do maybe 1-2 egg omelette but end up throwing away at least part of it every time.
I will go get some stool softeners--I have not had to use them because I focus on getting fiber such as oatmeal or stewed apples in daily. But if you think they are a good idea, I will get some. My morning coffee is usually the best laxative though! Two cups and I am off to the bathroom!
This too will pass, like a kidney stone but it will pass!
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