Question:
my sur. date is june 26. i have a week to prepare myself. can you give me any suggestion what i need
— bubbles0677 (posted on June 18, 2007)
June 18, 2007
Hi Markisha, dont buy baby food. It takes like crap and more than anything
you wont like it. When you get home from having the surgery make up a small
bowl of instant mashed potatoes with salt and pepper in them, for added
flavor melt in a slice of cheese. Instant mashed potatoes are GREAT because
you can keep adding water to them to make them runny. Also potted meat is
good, unsweetened applesauce, refried beans in the can can also be watered
down and again add a slice of cheese to the beans. CONGRATULATIONS on your
surgery date. Hugs Mickey...........
— MCraig3
June 18, 2007
Well I couldn't eat anything for 2 weeks. It was all liquids while
everything was healing. If you are allowed soft foods then by all means
prepare what the previous person told you. No breads, no rice, no nothing
that may get stuck or you will pay dearly for it. If your 14 yr old can
prepare small meals, allow her to do that for your youngest so you don't
have the temptation to nibble. Soon you will be able to eat most anything
and will be able to do so in small amounts. I think that the first two
weeks after surgery is horrible, so good luck.
Diane
— Diane C.
June 18, 2007
I was on a full liquid diet before and after surgery (a total of 4 weeks -
two before and two after). Sugar Free pudding, sugar free yogart, sugar
free popsicles and fudge pops. Broth (chicken, beef or veggie), but the
best for me was the low sodium chicken noodle, strained out the noodles and
chicken, has a bit more fat and tastes WAY better!! Get some different
protein sources (in the beginning, it's hard) but find a few options as
your tastebuds can change after surgery. Buy all of your vitamin
supplements in a chewable or liquid form as you will be taking those the
first 3-4 weeks or longer (depending on your doc). Do whatever you can
before surgery to prepare mentally and physically. I had a massage and
facial, a mani/pedi/eyebrow wax. I did all of the laundry in the house. Had
the house keeper come when I was in the hospital so I came home to a clean
house. You will not be able to lift anything over 5 then 10lbs for a while.
Have help - husband, neighboor, friend, etc. to help with things around the
house - laundry, dishes, etc. Mentally, start making lifestyle changes now
and the easier it will be after surgery. I still make meals for my family
and still am able to get everyone out the door when they are supposed to
be. Good luck!
— jammerz
June 18, 2007
Congrats, I myself bought baby food, mostly meat because of the protein,
and I thought they tasted pretty good. Only you will know what you like. My
surgery was 2 months ago, and everthing I've tried has tasted the same as
before surgery. But everyone is different. Also, purchase a mini
chopper/blender. Its easier than a big blender, and pretty cheap( about $10
at walmart,Kmart,etc.) Also, bring chapstick to the hospital, I didnt know
it and really wish i would've, The lips get really dry. Good luck on your
journey!
— LaurieP
June 18, 2007
To get your milk in with protein,use skim milk with no sugar added nestle
powder and make hot chocolate,and you also can pit cool whip sugar free on
it.It is SOOOO YUMMY!You can buy at walmart.My surgeon does not believe in
protein drinks.Sandy Hanson.Dont stock up on things you like nowbecause you
might not like later.I liked propel water before and dont now.Buy different
kinds of crystal light.Grapefruit is yummy.
— Sandy Hanson
June 18, 2007
Your surgeon's office should give info on what you will be eating after
surgery. I was 2 weeks on full liguids and 2 weeks on mushies. (are you
having gastric bypass or band?) I used protein shakes and skim milk. I
used protein soups. I was told to get 60-80 grams of protein a day and
there was no way that could happen without shakes or soups. My portions
were 3, 1oz cups, 3 times a day and lots of water. I also had my vitamins
waiting for me at home. I use the Bariatric Advantage for most of my
vitamins. I like chewables the best. Here's a website that has a ton of
stuff for us post op. www.C2LINFO.com You can even call their store to
ask questions and they will help you!
Good luck!
— robinmarra
June 18, 2007
I was on full liquids until week 3 (after surgery). Check with your doctor
and / or nutritionist on their food recommendations. However, I bought
sugar free jello, sugar free yougart, no sugar added apple sauce, sugar
free popsicles, grits (make then very runny) and chicken or beef broth. I
would sip the broth from chicken noodle soup (drain off the chicken and
noodles). If you mix your protein powder w/ milk, make sure that you use
skim milk. I would gag every time I tried to drink the protein powder w/
milk. Therefore, I purchased the liquid protein bullets (42 grams per
tube). GOOD LUCK !!!!
— AngelaC.
June 18, 2007
you are also better off calling choose 2 lose bariatric center at
845-227-1949 because they have way more bariatric stuff than what is posted
on the www.c2linfo.com site. they will ship whatever you want. if you live
in the ny area, go there. you get lots of free samples!
— leeguna
June 18, 2007
Hi again Markisha, everyone thinks food is such a big issue for when you
come home. It really is not. We are such food crazy and concerned people.
Applesauce, cottage cheese, milk, cheese, soups and perhaps a protein
drink you may like now, but that may change after surgery. You just have
to guess. I was determined to get my protein from foods, and I did that.
I used my food processor to grind up meats and ate them that way. Tuna,
eggs, ham or beef, all the same for me.
For surgery, you need a bag packed with things you will need in the
hospital. I bought baby wipes and took a wooden/plastic spoon for wiping
myself. You can't reach like you can now, and the spoon is an entender,
and the wet wipes catch more for you. The nurses thought I was nuts, but I
cleaned myself and I am glad for that. I also brought stuff to shower, my
own pillow and a colored blanket so my room didn't look all white. I also
had my husband bring a small cd player and some favorite cds for listening.
They soothed my soul. My Bible for reading, and my husband which was my
best advocate. Everyone needs an advocate to stand by you. Be sure you
have one. Hope this helps. Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
June 19, 2007
You will have an IV so a gown and housecoat does not work too well. House
slippers for walking. I was lucky and the room had a fan but I would
suggest checking with the hospital or take a small one. Trashy tabloids
because you really can't concentrate on a book. You have periods of being
awake and sleeping from the meds. Some soap and shampoo. Toothbrush and
toothpaste. Some makeup might make you feel better. Chapstick or lipstick
is really needed. My lips chapped terribly. Your C-pat machine if you use
one. An I-pod is great too. My prayers are with you. You will do fine.
— Lisa Eason
June 19, 2007
I am still in "getting the approval process", but already I have
seen the dietician 3 times. I have the high protein diet I will be
following for 2 weeks before surgery-if I get approved, and a whole book
Called "Eating Wisely after Gastric Bypass Surgery. No one has given
you any information?? I find that scary.
— sry48
June 20, 2007
hello and good luck on your wls.i say get some sugar free juices, like
cramberry,apple or green diet tea is good. insted of baby food get some
brocoliy and put it in your blender to make it smooth. also stack up on
sugar free pudding things that are easy to go down.dont worry be positve
every thing will work out find.
ps snack up on all the good now enjoy it now, because later you wont be
able to enjoy it again.
god bless you
— yvettetas
June 21, 2007
Follow your doctors recommendations to the letter, general guidlines are
clear liquids for two weeks, then soft solids for two more then gradually
introducing solids , chewed to mush, I mean chew the living daylights out
of it, no liquids with meals. I read one post to you about mashed potatoes
, refried beans, cheese,,....that is what got us where we were in need for
surgery in the first place. Leave high carbs along or you will dumb if you
are a gastric bypass patient, if your a band you will not dumb by you will
not lose as much. If you are a RNY make sure you have LOW CARB , SUGAR FREE
jello, protein drinks , fat free soups broths etc in your cabinets at home
so that you will not have to shop afterwards. You will get a hundred
different answers online everyone has a different idea, every Doctor will
give you a similar but different diet protocal as well. Good luck and God
Bless you.
— DonnaB.
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