Six Days Post Op With Complications

[krisp5013 3]

Ok so here's my problem ... I was banded on July 25, was only expected to stay overnight, but because of breathing complications I am still in the hospital...they have had me on diet Jello and clear juice the past 5 days, but the Protein gel they give me to add is really bad! Do I haven't been using it and feel like I'm not gettin my nutrition I need ! I have asked to see the nutrionist, but haven't yet..... When can I at least have some pudding or yogurt? I had a barium swallow yesterday, and everything with my band is great.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Ok so here's my problem ... I was banded on July 25, was only expected to stay overnight, but because of breathing complications I am still in the hospital...they have had me on diet Jello and clear juice the past 5 days, but the Protein gel they give me to add is really bad! Do I haven't been using it and feel like I'm not gettin my nutrition I need ! I have asked to see the nutrionist, but haven't yet..... When can I at least have some pudding or yogurt? I had a barium swallow yesterday, and everything with my band is great.

when i had my surgery, i also stayed overnight. i was giving clear broth and Jello ONLY. its a clear liquid diet it sounds like. if you were not getting enough Protein, i am sure they would do something about it. keep asking. (and yes, protein is gosh awful but take it because YOU need it.)

all the best and hang in there.

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I was on Clear liquids for the first 2 weeks after surgery. It goes to show how greatly different surgeon's post op diet plans are. Mine was super strict.

Stick with whatever they give you for food. You have issues to contend with beyond your healing tummy that you don't need to risk messing with. You'll be home and progressing on your post op diet very soon I'm sure.

I hope you feel better soon.

P.S.- do you have asthma by chance? sleep apenea? or smoke? 6 days seems like a long hospital stay. I was just curious if there was a pre-existing condition at play.

[krisp5013 3]

No pre existing condition... Don't wanna scare anyone, but I had a spasm on my throat when they tried to pull my tube after surgery.... My lungs filled with Fluid and have been working on drying them out ever since... Thanks for your thoughts

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No pre existing condition... Don't wanna scare anyone, but I had a spasm on my throat when they tried to pull my tube after surgery.... My lungs filled with Fluid and have been working on drying them out ever since... Thanks for your thoughts

Oh my goodness that is scary! Are you having improvement? I will definitely keep you in my prayers!