Fear Of The Unknown Of What To Eat

[mbabercrombie 13]

Has anyone had fear prior to surgery that they would not get enough nutrition or the fear of not knowing how or what to eat properly after your surgery?

[NDN_RN 527]

Not at all. My nut gave me a meticulous list. The goal is dense protien fluids and supplements. Barring a complete inability to swallow (not impossible). I feel I could get in enough nutrition.

[notime 340]

This may help with some of your concerns.

http://www.mybrandnewlife.org/patient-stories-and-support/bariatric-dietitians-guide-to-successful-weight-loss/

[COnative 192]

I was totally worried but more about dehydration and not being able to get enough fluids in. I even ordered some IV Fluid just in case I freaked out but it was all just fine! I think more than anything you are going to miss certain foods you were used to prior. I miss salads- guess I can't eat them for another two months. The other key thing is find a good Multivitamin that you trust! You will do great- this is so much easier than I thought it was going to be.

[mbabercrombie 13]

Thanks everyone.

[GeauxForIt 659]

I feel EXACTLY the same way!! Even though I had several visits with my fantastic nutritionist, I all of a sudden feel "lost" at 4 days until surgery!

Just nerves and a bit of panic I guess.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

Before my surgery I was planning my meals that would be a couple months down the line from the Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies cookbook. I NEVER made one of those meals. All of my palnning and i never did make any of those meals. Just take it day by day. You need to sip, sip, Water all day. You must stay hydrated. I could not stand the taste or consistency of powdered whey Protein or Unjury powders, so i never drank them. I concentrated on Premier Protein shakes from costco, and reduced sodium Wyler's chicken boullion cubes. I have always taken Bariatric Advantage chewable mulitple Vitamins, chewable Iron, sublingual B12. and gel Vitamin D. I am 10 months out and at goal and I still take these same vitamins and still drink almost a gallon of water a day as well as a rtd Protein Drink. You will know what your restrictions are so don't worry. Your sleeve may not tolerate the things you would like it too. In fact your taste buds do change, so you can not really plan ahead like you may think you can.