Question:
5 WKS POST-OP AND GET SICK EASILY
i am 5 wks post op and i have tried eating different things. Last nite i tried instant potatoes with sour cream,and cheese but i felt queasy after eating it. so then i tried sum cantolope and it threw that up. seems like potatoes are getting old to eat and cant get my protein in. trying to get the water in but its getting old to. got the sparkling water last nite at walmart but my friend that had the surgery said no cuz of the carbonation. what do i do? im tired of throwing up.please help. — cmtx30 (posted on January 2, 2009)
January 2, 2009
Doctors post op plans are different. For me I can't eat pototoes at all.
My plan at five weeks calls for soft protein like eggs, canned tuna and
chicken, broth and cheese, SF jello and SF popsicles. Best to talk to your
doctor and for sure no carbonation. Aquifina makes a flavored water that
has several different flavors. Good Luck.
— jeanne_wise
January 2, 2009
I wonder if you aren't getting too much carb & fat & not enough
lean protein. Instant potatoes are a pretty refined carb. I had regular
mashed on week one--about 1/4 cup, but not much of that since then. Was
your sour cream & cheese full fat or fat free or somewhere in between?
You might need to dial those back a bit and only use fat free or at least
reduced fat products for awhile.
Maybe the cantelope had too high of a sugar content. I wasn't allowed to
have any fruit at all until week 5 and then only unsweetened applesauce or
canned fruit in water or it's own juice.
Another thing--I was told to introduce new foods slowly--as in one new
food--eaten very very slowly the 1st time--just to make sure your pouch
will tolerate it. If you mix 2-3 different things you'll never figure out
what you can eat and what you can't.
No carbonation! EVER! Especially at this early stage, your pouch and
intestines cannot handle the carbonation! There are plenty of flavored
waters, herbal teas (you can drink them hot or cold) or just drop a slice
of lemon or lime into your water glass.
You really need to get back to your doctor's office and/or nutritionist and
get a refresher course on what you can and cannot consume at 5 weeks out.
This is too important to your health to leave it all to chance.
Good luck.
— Tina G.
January 2, 2009
like they said before all Dr. do it differently. My Dr. would not allow
any raw fruit or veggies for 6 months. The potatoes were allowed at the
point you are at but I used chicken broth or beef broth to change the
flavor and sour creme and cheese had to be Fat Free. Also, try freezing
low sugar Boost and eat it like an icee. Good luck.
— ceecee127
January 2, 2009
Choosing foods as an early post op is a "trial and error" thing.
Some of your sensitivities may be eased with times with some of these foods
too. Also, some post ops become lactose intolerant, and have issues with
milk products. There are unflavored protein supplements you can mix with
foods too. Carbonation should not be used--especially as a new post op.
Please use protein supplements to help with your protein intake, as you
can't get enough from foods right now due to limited appetite and your
ability to eat very much. My profile story speaks about BariCare, a new
brand of protein supplement, each serving having 50 times the RDA of B12,
as an example of the added nutrition per serving. Also an affordable
unflavored protein is noted there, one that mixes with SF puddings very
easily. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
January 3, 2009
At that time I was still on pureed and I got my protein in through soups
and protein shakes...Protien is more important than anything you put into
your body...especially that soon after surgery....go get you some protein
powders and get Before and After book....the author has a lot of soups and
purees that are good for that stage that you are at.....GET YOUR PROTIEN
IN!!!!! PERIOD
— Fish45
January 3, 2009
I'm three weeks post-op Lap RNY and my MD/Nut have me on liquid puree for 6
- 8 weeks. Different MD'S seem to use different plans. Cream soups are
good, as well as SF Jell-o and SF popsicles (my fav!). Very important to
get your protein in, and absolutely NO carbination. I drink SF Carnation
Instant Breakfast with a scoop of unflavored Whey protein in-between 3
meals. I puree baby food meats with FF gravy (in my Magic Bullet)or canned
(water packed or lite)fruits, drain & rinse first. Sometimes I puree
what my teens had for supper....meatballs using FF LS chix broth. Was told
the consistancy...be able to drink thru a straw, yet NOT to use a straw.
For water I drink diluted Crystal Light.
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
Ronnye
— Ronnye_C
January 3, 2009
Well number 1 -- potatoes are carbs -- no carbs of any kind for almost a
year and that includes any kinds of breads -- that's probably why you are
getting sick. Potatoes are not protein -- you should be going after boiled
eggs, tuna, chicken, chili with beans was my best friend and still eat it
today. No sparkling water -- carbination is definitely a no-no for about
the first 6-12 months. My diet for the first 6 months was pretty much what
Jeanne pointed out. No chunks of fruit -- too early -- no chunks of
anything. I'm not a big cheese eater but low fat cheese is allowed -- not
a sour cream eater at all so not the one to comment on that one. Some
fruits are high in sugar and that may be the reason you thres up the
cantolope. You must remember although the outside wounds have healed --
you must consider your insides -- they are still healing and just as
important adjusting to the new amount of food it can only deal with. Also
that queasiness could be the amount of fat combined in your instant
potatoes mix -- might have put too much stuff in them -- but lay off them
just the same. Sugar free jello and popsicles during these times are our
friends. Are you having any protein drinks? My favorite is the Isopure
Zero Carb Protein fruit drinks that can be purchased at GNC or Vitamin
Shoppe. They come in 20 ounce bottles and it's 40 ounces of protein. When
I first started drinking them I'd do 50/50 -- half water and half protein.
Pretty soon I was drinking them straight. The favorite flavors are Grape
Frost, Alpine Punch, Apple Melon. Stay away from the banana and orange
mixes --they could have saved those nasty things. I've also tried the
mango one and that was pretty good. You might want to indulge in a case of
those and that will help you get in over half of the protein you are
suppose to have for the day. I hope we've helped.
— the7thdean
January 3, 2009
I had the same problems with nausea and vomiting and still do. I am 4
months out and still have to be really careful about what I eat but I still
vomit 4-5 times a week minimum. My doctor put me on a medication called
bentyl to help with my stomach cramps when I eat and it did help a little.
You may be more sensitive than most like I am. Just try to be patient and
go slowly. It won't always be so hard. It does get better. I was
hospitalized for 10 days because I vomited so much and had to have a
feeding tube put in my stomach for a month. I promise you will feel better
just give your body time to adjust to this major change. Not everyone heals
the same. My doctor never had anyone as sick as I was and I am doing great
now. I am down 65lbs. Good luck and god bless.
— hannahsmom1014
January 3, 2009
Try flavored non-carbonated water. Try yogurt, ensure for protein. It could
be the sour cream thats bothering you and the cantaloupe at 5 weeks post
op. Pretty early to be making your digestive system work that hard. Good
Luck on this and God Bless,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
January 3, 2009
You need to listen to your body. Feeling queasy is generally an indication
that one needs to stop eating... not move on to something else. I would
suggest calling/visiting your surgeon for some ideas on what you should
(and shouldn't) be eating at this point.
Good luck.
— mrsidknee
January 3, 2009
I know different surgeons have different eating plans but I'm surprised
yours allows carbs like potatoes and sour cream! My first rule stressed by
my doc was always consume protein first and that is for the rest of your
life; 20 grams of protein 3 times a day. No drinking with meals, keep
protein wet and an extra 20 to 40 grams of protein in shakes and bars
daily. I spent six weeks on protein only and then up to three months with
only the addition of lettuce. Then veggies were added and later fruits.
Finally when I had reached two thirds of my desired weight loss a few
judicious carbs were finally allowed. I didn't have a potato or carb for
almost a full year.I also was well into my second year out before I lost
all my weight. Lately I've gained back a few holiday pounds but am going
back to the strict diet and more exercise in the new year. I don't ever
plan to return to my old fatty self.This is a lifetime commitment so get on
the plan. Ask your doc for more details of what to eat, and I'll just bet
it's not potatoes, instant or not.
How about yogurt low carb or cottage cheese two of my still favorites. I'm
not an egg person, especially not until I could have low carb toast, but if
you like them scrambled or hardboiled and chopped into a fine moist egg
salad with mayo or miracle whip lite not lowfat minus the bread they make
good high protein snacks. I also love cheese and it also can be whole not
low fat unless that's what you like. It's carbs not fat that are the
enemy.I'm 2 and a half years out and know this is the best thing I ever did
for me, so learn how to eat for the rest of your wonderful skinny life.
It can be really fun inventing new recipes. My son was a great help,
cooking all kinds of great meat and fish and poultry with wonderful and
exotic sauces so it wouldn't be too dry.He baked, barbecued, and steamed
for over a year, finding wonderful new recipes and inventing some himself.
He really should write a bariatric cook book. When it had to be pureed he'd
do a fabulous steak or roast and puree in the food processor with au juice
or gravy or sauce.Get a friend or family member who likes to experiment and
cook together.
— jeanrenewed2006
January 4, 2009
I am also 5 weeks post op, I was eating potatoes and started to have some
problems also so I now drink a boost in the morning to help with the
protein and then eat protein at each meal with a small amount of carbs
(potatoes, well cooked noodles). I am also using frozen low calorie meals
and only eating a portion of them. I do reheat the remaining but am careful
to not overheat so they get hard. Sometimes I need to take a 5-10 minute
break in the middle of eating just to let things settle. Go slow and chew
chew chew. As for water there are alot of 0 cal drink mixes Walmart has a
great assortment. Good luck.K
— ntssmith
January 7, 2009
five months post op-- Instant pototatoes were on my early list also, they
did upset my stomach and still do at times. I ate refried beans, cottage
cheese, yogart, easy over eggs with the whites mashed up. For a variety in
flavor I not only added the sour cream and cheese to the potatoes, but also
salsa on most of those foods (not the yogart..yuk). You really need to
check into a product called Protein Bullets. They are fruit flavored, you
add one bullet to a bottle(ish) of water and they supply you with 42g. of
protein. You can get them at health food stores. If the store in your area
doesn't carry them ask them to, there may be more people in your area than
you know who would benifit.** Don't forget milk. I hope this helps a little
at least.
— chelle_raye
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