Question:
I'm 5 days post op lap RNY came home today on full liquid diet only 1oz of water ?

1oz of water every hr & 1oz of instant carnation sf bf every hr I switch the two but should I be trying to get in more water & protein? and what are some things I can have I don't want to slow down any losing my body have started any advise would help.    — Stacy R. (posted on July 13, 2003)

July 13, 2003
You sound like you are doing great, to me!! My profile has some great diet tips and recipes... you might want to read it. Let me know if I can be of further help, okay! I'm 19 months post op and down 227 lbs! :~) Congrats on your surgery! :~)
   — Sharon M. B.

July 13, 2003
Is the one ounce of water and one ounce of Carnation Instant Breakfast your surgeon's instructions? I was on full liquids for a week but I sipped constantly. I LIVED on V8 Juice and then had broth or jello for "meals". I also drank Crystal Light and ate sugar free popsicles. But 95% of my diet came from V8. My surgeon didn't want me having any milk products at that time so that left out creamed soups, etc. By the way, I lost 30 pounds in 12 days so something worked right. I am now 19 months post op and have lost 181 pounds and have reached my surgeon's goal.
   — Patty_Butler

July 13, 2003
1 oz per hour? That's only 24 oz a day! We were on 10 oz per hour, 1 oz every 5 minutes or so. Instead of CIB, why not try real protein made with water? None of the sugar, far more protein. s/f Jello, broth, V-8, Crystal Light, and there are a ton of sugar free beverages out there now.
   — vitalady

July 13, 2003
I think you should call and ask for clarification. I know that when I was IN THE HOSPITAL, I was on a tiny plan like that, but was to start my regular meal plan when I got home. Maybe they didn't make it clear.
   — thekatinthehat