missphnx

Hi all, Ok here goes nothing.... I am OH SO confused about the pre and post-op diet I don't know what to do. There is so much conflicting information out there. His Dr said he only has to be on the liquid diet for 2 weeks after the surgery, but he says nothing about doing the "mushies" for the next weeks after before entering into solid food. He made it sound like my husband could eat solid food 2 weeks after surgery. Is that true? Also, my husband is only eating salads on the Protein shakes for his pre-op which is killing him. Can't he eat a little more than that?? I mean, he is going to go through hell after the surgery with what he needs to eat. Does he really need to cut it all out now? I understand that he can't eat bread, fatty or fried foods, starchy foods or high sugar food. But can't he eat lean chicken or pork? Vegetables? Mainly I just want to know what meat he can eat before surgery and how much (if he can) Another thing. Because of the timing of the insurance company, my husband is having the surgery done 2 weeks before we go on a trip to Canada. Do you think he will be up for the trip? I don't plan on lugging him on hikes or anything...but can he go and relax in the room, if need be? Also...what are some ideas on what he can eat while we are on the vacation since we will be having to eat out. Man, this is all so scary and I must sound like an idiot...but I am clueless and surrounded by conflicting information. Any advice would be greatly appreciate. Thank you! Steph :grouphug::help:

Thank you everyone who has replied. Mike (my husband) has just finished his first week of the shakes and trying to limit his food intake. I got some of the Isopure powder. It has 50g of Protein a serving. He is having a rough time because he still wants to eat a lot. I actually think it will be easier after the surgery because then he will "feel" full after eating very little. Right now he is having to control his eating by himself. One more week and it's surgery time! We feel much better about traveling 2 weeks after his surgery thanks to you guys. The Isopure I got is in individual serving pouches, so I won't have to take powder in a ziploc baggie across the border...don't think THAT would go over well....lol Well, keep on truckin....as the saying goes. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks again!! Steph

Thank you all for answering so quickly. Your advice did make me feel better about him traveling 2 weeks after surgery. That is what I was really scared about. Ok, I need to write down 60-80 grams of Protein a day in his journal. The Isopure is 40 grams of protein a serving, correct? What flavor of Isopur do you think is best to try first? And where can I buy it locally? GNC? I wonder if I can find it in Canada...lol I am concerned, especially post-op, that he won't be getting enough protein. I have read that some people even have problems with the protein shakes. Will the Isopure be easier on him, assuming he has problems with the shake afterwards? Thanks again, you guys are awesome Steph

Oh, another question. How much protein is he supposed to be getting a day? I was looking at all the comments about the IsoPure as an alternative to the shakes. But I was wondering how many of those he would need to drink a day - they are expensive!