Surgery Date 9/17/12 What Are You Doing And Eating

[jennaruth 2]

Had my surgery on Monday and I have just been drinking Water and cream of chicken cambells Soups mixed with milk I also did a little Jello and pudding all sugar free. But I am worried I am not doing this right ..what is everyone else doing? Also my doctor gave me lortabs for pain in a pill rather than liquid is that ok?

[LessofKelly 62]

Had my surgery on Monday and I have just been drinking Water and cream of chicken cambells Soups mixed with milk I also did a little Jello and pudding all sugar free. But I am worried I am not doing this right ..what is everyone else doing? Also my doctor gave me lortabs for pain in a pill rather than liquid is that ok?

Did your doctor say anything about Protein shakes? Mine has me on 2 ounces of ensure 3x a day for nutrients and then push Water, clear broth, sugar free Popsicles. This is my first two weeks. I'll see him for a follow up where he will let me know if it is ok to move onto pureed food such as baby food, apple sauce, refried Beans etc.

All of my meds have to be crushed or chewable. I don't know if loretab is a narcotic, but if so it will likely cause overdose if you crush it. Was there anyhing on paper, even before the surgery, that said anything at all?

[momto3girls 61]

Had my surgery on Monday and I have just been drinking Water and cream of chicken cambells Soups mixed with milk I also did a little Jello and pudding all sugar free. But I am worried I am not doing this right ..what is everyone else doing? Also my doctor gave me lortabs for pain in a pill rather than liquid is that ok?

I also had my surgery on Monday. Wow! The pain got much worse today. My doc has me on Clear liquids only for one week. So, broth, sugar free Jello, Water, crystal light, Powerade Zero, Fruit2O. And my pain medicine is liquid Lortab. No pills allowed, not even Vitamins. The gas/air in my belly is making me miserable. I can't burp like normal. I have gone one two walks today but not helping.

[moelizg 4]

Are you guys having trouble when you drink anything? I've been struggling getting anything down because my stomach spasms and aches with the smallest amount of anything.

[mel2643 68]

Had my surgery on Monday and I have just been drinking Water and cream of chicken cambells Soups mixed with milk I also did a little Jello and pudding all sugar free. But I am worried I am not doing this right ..what is everyone else doing? Also my doctor gave me lortabs for pain in a pill rather than liquid is that ok?

I also was sleeved monday , however was moved to full liquids as soon as i was sent home . I am trying to have 1/2 cup of cream of wheat with lactaid milk .. i also have sugar free Jello pops, progresso Tomato basil soup( add a lil of parmesean cheese ) blend it well for dinner, i try to drink 4 oz of Protein shakes....but im also wondering if its right