LisaCO

I am a nurse & work in L&D. I am taking 6 weeks per my surgeon orders.

I tried PB2 choc/pb flavor for my first time. I put it in my creamy vanilla protein shake this morning. It was good tasted like a reeses cup.

Got my flu vaccine yesterday. I know it doesnt cover everything but I really want to stay on top of my health if possible.

Layknee. Warm fluids or at least room temp is better. I think your surgeon needs to be more involved with your care. Are you able to call him or text him? Maybe he has a answering service. Your health is very important & under no circumstances should you be put off after a major surgery. My 2 cents.

Yep me too 6 weeks post op

Mrsaizha I understand how you feel I was confused 1 week out I had received a folder from my surgeons office & paper work from the hospital that had diff stages of food. I called my NUt & she said I could have five foods up to 3 weeks out including a protein shake & 64 ounces of water. Cottage cheese, beans, egg whites, yogurt & suger free pudding. The beans had to be pureed. This site has been very helpful. Everyone seems to have a different plan. Good luck on your journey. Sticking to your Dr's plan is always best.

Yep I am back taking prilosec which I took before my surgery. You need to get something because it can cause an ulcer.

Wow walkin'onsunshine. I cant believe you are lifting weights. My surgeon said no lifting greater then 10lbs for 6 weeks. These Doctors are so different on there post op orders.

Glad to hear. Watch it closely for spreading. My pouch has been burning looks like I have a ulcer. Called my doc today & now im back on prilosec but my pouch is already feeling better.

Smiley you need to see your doctor asap that looks like an infection.

Hmmm maybe I need to get that book too. I ordered 2 waiting to see how they are.

They almost cancelled my RNY yesterday after a 2 hour delay. The surgery before me had become very complicated. The NP said the surgeon was exhausted & he had already cancelled the surgery behind me. I was so stressed I thought this must be a sign to not do the surgery. But then my Dr. & his assistant came to see me. I asked my surgeon if he was ok had he eaten was he tired. He was very honest. He said I am going to eat now & I know my limits. I am ready to do your surgery. About 30 minutes later I was given some versed & taken to the OR. All the OR crew reassured me everything was going to be ok. Last thing I told the crew was pray to Jesus for no complications & my Dr.s assistant gave me a hug. I am now 10 hours post I have walked twice by my choice. The pain is tolerable feels like I have done 200 to many sit ups. My PCA pump is keeping the pain under control with a pain ball. No nausea, dizziness, gas pain or head ache at all. I can not believe how good I feel. I want to share my comments because all your comments & support has helped me so much. Maybe I can help the next person in line wating for surgery someone too. Thank you all!

Yes I found a couple on Amazon. I ordered two I really enjoy cooking just not now because I cant taste it. My kids are missing my cooking. I hopefully will be able to get back in the groove with some healthy cooking.

Any suggestions? I am wanting to purchase one but I am not sure which one to pick.

Thanks we have our own chickens so I am able to use fresh eggs as needed. I bought some I cant believe its not butter spray & cook my egg white in a pan. Add a little salt & pepper its pretty good. I bought an egg poaching pain & it cooks my egg white with steam. I dont measure just use one egg white for a meal. It might be a little more then 1 ounce but I do ok with it.

I am going to try egg whites today. Any suggestions on how to prepare them & measure them?

I have mended all my scrubs. I am going to wait as long as I can before buying new scrubs. I might get a pair as I decrease in size until I reach my goal weight.

My creamy vanilla protein has arrived. I am adding orange or rootbeer extract tastes just like an orange cream sickle or a root beer float.

I am 2-weeks post op & had to go out of town yesterday. I had 1 ounce of yogurt about 6:45 am but at 5 pm I hadnt eaten. I had drank water & a protein shake in between. So on our way out of town I told my husband I just need a place with chicken noodle soup I could drink the broth. My body was hungry I was weak & shaky. I saw a taco bell. I ordered a side of beans for 30 cents no cheese & no sauce. I ate the beans scared hoping they were low fat. Thinking I was going to get sick. Nope tolerated them well. I told my husband I'm a cheap date. Haha

Im either feeling very hot or very cold. My temp is normal with themometer. Anyone else go through this? Im 6 days post op.

Went to the movies tonight. Thought about all that popcorn, pop, candy etc...on the way there. There were a couple of people in a row beside us eating away. I thought to myself that used to be me. I took in my bottle water & sipped away. I can do this life is not all about food.

Isopure Dutch Chocolate. I really like it I mix 2 scoops with 12 ounces skim milk & sip on it through out the day. I ordered creamy vanilla but it has not came in yet.

My surgery date was October 1st. Its nice to read all the positive comments. I feel great! I can see my body shrinking. I have lost 11 pounds since my surgery date. Just ate a weight watchers fudge popsicle I hope it dont make me sick. I am looking forward to Oct 20 thats when I will get to introduce more food. I currently get 5 foods, cottage cheese, yogurt, beans, sf pudding & egg white. I have not tried an egg yet. My NUT said if anything bothers me it will be the egg. So I am scared. Getting my water & a 50 gram protein shake in daily. Thank you for starting this thread.

I didnt want to say anything to my employer in the beginning but when the time came I had to tell them. I took the FMLA it gives you 12 weeks of time off for medical reasons & helps me secure my position. I was also sick last December. I had used up 7-weeks of my fmla & im taking 6 weeks off for this surgery. My employer has went above & beyond to allow me the allotted time plus they are going to get donated PTO to help me get a paycheck after my 5 weeks of PTO has run out. Im thankful they are supportive of my situation.

@ TangiCeleste I am glad you are doing good. Did you & your hubby work things out? I started cleaning today swept a couple floors but got a left side pain. I wonder if its a stitch or something.