August 19th

[Mz LaLa 13]

So my date has been confirmed. I'm on day 7 for the pre-op diet and it has gotten easier but I'm nervous scout after surgery. Like having the right things to eat. Any suggestions?

[BklynPenny 51]

Hi Lala, don't be nervous. After surgery you won't be thinking of food. But you still have to eat something bc you will be on pain meds. I stocked up on plenty of Water bottles, Vitamin Water, Gatorade, and tea. Also, Soups. Cream of chicken, miso Soup (no sea weed or scallions), broths. Nothing with chunks. You will have gas pain after surgery. So walking helps and so does a heating pad. The best feeling is burping. Im 1 month post op n still enjoy burping. Lol I now can eat pretty much anything in modration. Mashed potatoes, fish filet (flounder, cod, salmon etc) chicken and even some kinds of meats. If it doesnt chew well I spit it out. I had 2 stuck situations and they were both with scrambled eggs/omlettes. So I eat farina for Breakfast instead. I didnt like the preop diet but I lost a few lbs then. 1 month im down 24 lbs. Good luck with surgery. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

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[Bandista 7,466]

Thanks Penny for Miso Soup idea -- I love that salty broth and nice to have something savory. Putting it on my list. Pre-Band list making is soothing somehow....

.LaLa good luck to you!

[Mz LaLa 13]

Thanks Penny for some post op ideas. I'm so nervous about coming home after surgery because I don't want to mess up. I'm going to write down your great suggestions. Thanks again for sharing!