Question:
16 days post op. I feel weak, nauseous, not hungry.

I live alone and have very little energy for preparing food. What's the quickest most nutritious thing to eat? Is tofu okay? Or do I need more sugar?    — Laurie C. (posted on June 9, 1999)

June 9, 1999
The sugar may be causing your symptoms! Are you using a high quality protein supplement? Getting plenty of water? Called your doctor?
   — vitalady

June 9, 1999
I too was weak and had no appetite two weeks after surgery. I asked the doctor's office about this, as I had basically been on the same diet 2 years ago (sugar-free high protein drinks) on the exact same number of calories a day and I was not weak then. They informed me that it was a result of having MAJOR SURGERY. You will be weaker and much more tired for about 3 months. After that you should be up to full steam. Are you truly nauseous? If so, that may indicate that you are having problems with biliary blockage. You should mention those symptoms to your doctor if they are severe.
   — Deborah L.

June 9, 1999
I ate a lot of yoguart, Dannon Lite, as well as applesauce.
   — Michelle M.

June 9, 1999
I feel for you. I was very nauseous for quite a while too. I tried to keep up with my protein drinks and sipped alot of broth. Jello was also good for that icky feeling. Hope you feel better soon. It took about a month for mine to go away.
   — patti S.

June 9, 1999
I would say soup would be your quickest, most nutritious meal. At 16 days I was eating soup but blending it down to a semi-liquid form. Something that would go through a strainer.
   — dboat

June 9, 1999
First and most importantly ... I think you need to call your doctors office!!! Here is a link to a site that has a sample post-op diet. http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs22.htm However, I still think you REALLY need to speak to your doctors office for instructions! I was slightly weak at 16 days post op, but not to the point of not feeling like making my meal. I felt like eating next to nothing, which is a GOOD thing in my book, and what the surgery is supposed to ... if you're having nausea, and are that weak ... call your doctor! Sherrie
   — Sherrie G.

June 10, 1999
sugar free yogurt, oatmeal, skim milk, cottage cheese, sugar free carnation instant breakfast, chicken broth, tomato soup with crackers, etc.
   — JAN C.

June 12, 1999
I use scrambled eggs to get a good source of protein. I wondered if the sugar you are having is what is causing your nausea. I cannot tolerate any sugared foods.
   — Ken C.

June 13, 1999
I found that I felt weak and shakey because of the pain meds. Once I weaned myself from that I felt much better and had more energy.
   — jiggers

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