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1st Post-Op Appointment

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starzee78

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Today was my first post-op appointment. I had my staples removed and I discussed with the nutritionist and the nurse what I have been doing since surgery (i.e. fluids, exercise, protein, vitamins). The staple removal didn't hurt at all and I wasn't expecting it to because I've had staples removed before. So far I'm averaging about 55 ounces of fluid and 70 grams of protein a day. The nutritionist told me to work on increasing my fluid intake and that my protein is good. Tomorrow I can start on puree/soft foods. I can eat cottage cheese, non-fat refried beans, tuna, etc. If anyone has any ideas/tips about the food during this stage please let me know.

 

Height: 5'6"

Starting weight: 296

Surgery weight: 281

Current weight: 270 (13 days after surgery)

Goal weight: 200 (maybe 180)

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mirrim58

I also had my first post op appointment today and I'm 270 as well :-)

I'm amazed at how little I can eat. I got the go ahead for soft foods and tried refried beans at lunch and tuna at dinner. In both cases I had about 4 bites and it was too much. It was painful after. I guess it will take a while to figure out my capacity.

During the liquid phase I was able to eat more yogurt, but I guess solids are more 'solid'. It will definately take some trial and error.

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PainInTheGlass

My first post-op appointment was today also. I really need to work on protein and fluids (40g and 32oz a day isn't enough). I told the doc that I was having trouble with nausea associated w/ eating so he prescribed another med to help with that. I'm still on the liquid diet but then again my surgery was June 3. I did good on vitamins and exercise though. So, taking each day as it comes. I was at 207 today...225 has been my highest ever.

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