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I just went to Wal-Mart to try to get some Protein stuff I could barely walk and by the end of 15 minutes almost passed out.

My bosses wants me to come back to work on Monday and I thought I was ready but if I can't even walk 15 minutes in Wal-Mart I don't think I could take an I hour shift doing treadmill test to patients

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I made this same mistake the first time I went out after my surgery. Gotta take it slower and make sure you always have your Water or SF beverage with you to sip while walking around.

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thank you the doc just called me and said that was normal I'm on the right track.

What casings of things did you eat after your first 2 week of fluids

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I was able to have natural apple sauce, cream of wheat, and sugar free pudding, banana, cream of wheat, and oatmeal.

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Yes, i never liked oatmeal, even ad à child, was à grits eatter...how in the world can u make that tasty?

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Okay, so I hate oatmeal as well, but decided to give it another try. Yeah, didn't happen. Was still as nasty as I remember it! LoL! I was completely BLOWN AWAY at how much cream of wheat tastes like grits!!! Now that I can have cheese, I add that to cream of wheat so it is kinda like cheese grits! I say go cream of wheat and screw the oatmeal. LoL!

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@corky...thats i agree...and will try the cream of wheat...what brand u tried?

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I just went to Wal-Mart to try to get some Protein stuff I could barely walk and by the end of 15 minutes almost passed out.

My bosses wants me to come back to work on Monday and I thought I was ready but if I can't even walk 15 minutes in Wal-Mart I don't think I could take an I hour shift doing treadmill test to patients

I had my VSG 6-10-13 and just came back to work today 7-15-13 for a total of 5 weeks off. I'm so glad I gave myself the time (which my NP recommended by the way) because a pattern I am rectifying is self neglect, overdoing and not listening to my body. It wasn't until about 3 days ago that I began actually eating real food and adequately drinking fluids which makes all the difference energy and stamina wise. Be gentle with yourself. Your body has undergone a traumatic surgery. Practice loving kindness.

All the best,

Rosie

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@corky...thats i agree...and will try the cream of wheat...what brand u tried?

I will take a pic of the box when I get home and post it here. Today was my first day back at work! I have survived so far! LoL!!!

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SOOOO sorry it took so long! Here is the pic of the cream of wheat. Looks like Uncle Ben in the circle, but it doesn't have a "brand" name.

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Yes' date=' i never liked oatmeal, even ad à child, was à grits eatter...how in the world can u make that tasty?[/quote']

I use aguave nector "amber" it's more like a maple Syrup flavor. It helps sweeten up the cream of wheat.

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Thx corky

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You're welcome!!!

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I like to mix applesauce in the oatmeal. Makes it creamier and a little tastier.

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