Not filling enough?
on 11/11/15 5:18 pm
Did you take a preop class or listen to your surgeon. You have to follow the instructions provided to you FOR A REASON.
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Did you take a preop class or listen to your surgeon. You have to follow the instructions provided to you FOR A REASON.
Yeah, of course I did. I know what I am supposed to do. And, LIKE I SAID, I will do soup tonight...one more "meal" of it. I already got stuff prepared for tomorrow.
Good luck and stay strong. I remember how tough this stage was. I got through it by drinking hot soups. I'd get some interesting canned ones and puree them, then add broth until they were really runny. The medical staff suggested that, and it worked wonders. I also added flavor free protein powders to lukewarm soup to get the nutrition. I didn't love that, but I could choke it down far easier than sweet protein drinks.
If you are having issues with your protein drinks, you may need to experiment with others. Our tastes often change (a lot!) and you'll need to find a few that you find palatable. It will be nearly impossible to get all of your necessary protein by food alone in these first few months and you'll need at least a shake a day.
