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The Greener Grass..

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hannah

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Oh boy, today is my second full day home from the hospital.

Everyone and everything was so nice.

I didnt get released until around 8pm the night after my surgery.

I wasnt putting out enough urine and they were thinking about catheterizing me.

Thank goodness I was able to force myself to go, as nice as it was I was ready to go home.

 

But now that I am home my stomach is speaking to me in a foreign language.

I dont know exactly what I should be eating/drinking.

Water and decaf tea have been working fine with me.

But the thought of something more consistent like broth or creamy soups make me not feel so good.

Even the thought of the protein shake makes me feel bad.

It doesnt help that I got a post op diet plan from my surgeon, a nutritionist and the hospital...

...and they all vary slightly.

So here I am putting out the bat signal. What did you post opers do the first week after

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Chimera

The first week I drank Crystal Lite mixed very weak, I bought protein chicken soup broths from my Dr's office, I would strain out the noodles and little veggies and just have the broth. Two weeks after surgery I was still having this - but added protein shakes - I tried a few different ones, but found I was a bit lactose intolerant the month post vsg (this has now passed and I can drink regular milk with no distress) we get the Premier protein shakes from Costco, I tried to get as much in as possible but it took a while until I could finish one.

At 3 weeks my diet was advanced to soft foods - first thing I tried was a one egg omelette - I managed about 1/3 before I was done, now at about 2.5 months out I can eat a whole egg if I take my time - my surgeon used the larger bougies, he used a 40 on my husband and myself, we still have terrific restriction.

I would focus on hydration right now and try your best with protein, you will get more in as you heal :)

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