Question:
not enough energy

hi i am 2 weeks post op i had lap.bypass i feel very tired and sleep alot.i am drinkina 2 protien shakes a day.my dr.said i could start on blended foods i found a few and tolerate them well.i was wondering if anyone has any ideas about the food i can eat thats right for me. angela    — angela33 (posted on March 7, 2006)

March 7, 2006
Angela, I had surgery on 02-06-06. My surgeon/dietician requires that I have at least 71 g. of protein per day. I also have a multivitamin, vitamin c, b-12, flax and calcium to take everyday. In addition, I need at least 64 ozs of water (decaf, s/f, no carbonation counts toward my water intake). Your dietician or surgeon should be providing you with the "right" foods. For me at 2 weeks post-op, it was full liquids...that basically included protein drinks, broth, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, s/f popsicles, s/f jello, water, decaf iced tea, s/f koolaid. I hope that helps. Tammy
   — Thin2WinNOklahoma

March 7, 2006
Angela, each surgeon's program is different and you need to check with him/her about what you can have right now. I was only allowed to have soft/pureed foods at two weeks. You said you were tired, this is completely normal. Expect that for at least a month. I felt tired for about two months after my surgery. Your body has been through a lot (your insides were rearranged!) and it was not in the greatest shape before surgery because of the morbid obesity.
   — newslady72712