1 Week Post Op. Feel Like I Made A Big Mistake

[Tammy483 162]

Hi everyone, I just joined this place. I got my GB surgery done 21/5 so its been a week yesterday. I live in Oman and there weren't many options to do this surgery elsewhere.

After reading about GBS recovery and food stages and Proteins, I am stunned. My doc asked me to drink no Protein supplements, no Calcium citrate! I am on a liquid diet till now that consists of Water, tea, normal juices, broths and Soup. I can drink anything I want without large quantities of sugar.

I asked him and the NUT about Protein intake, supps etc.. They said no extra supplements. And as for the puréed stage, eat what others are eating at home and just purée it. Nothing about protein first, nothing about no sugar. I am clueless on how to proceed.

[john 181]

Tammy go to your bookstore and buy a book called "Everything post weight loss surgery" it's my bible

[Panda 354]

Hi everyone' date=' I just joined this place. I got my GB surgery done 21/5 so its been a week yesterday. I live in Oman and there weren't many options to do this surgery elsewhere.

After reading about GBS recovery and food stages and Proteins, I am stunned. My doc asked me to drink no Protein supplements, no Calcium citrate! I am on a liquid diet till now that consists of Water, tea, normal juices, broths and Soup. I can drink anything I want without large quantities of sugar.

I asked him and the NUT about Protein intake, supps etc.. They said no extra supplements. And as for the puréed stage, eat what others are eating at home and just purée it. Nothing about protein first, nothing about no sugar. I am clueless on how to proceed. [/quote']

Where is Omen? Is it in the states? In the UK they don't stress protein...

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[Tammy483 162]

Oman is in the middle east, near Dubai

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[Tammy483 162]

Tammy go to your bookstore and buy a book called "Everything post weight loss surgery" it's my bible

Thanks John, I'm checking it out today!

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[aarval 89]

Your not suppose to have Protein till about three four weeks out. That's what my surgeons office told me. You don't want to put too much in pouch since it is still healing for the first six to eight weeks post surgery.

[john 181]

aarval Protein heals you , I've never heard that before. You better call your doc again to make sure.

[Tammy483 162]

aarval Protein heals you ' date=' I've never heard that before. You better call your doc again to make sure.[/quote']

That's what I have heard. I got some muscle milk to drink.. 25gms of protein!

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[aarval 89]

aarval Protein heals you ' date=' I've never heard that before. You better call your doc again to make sure.[/quote']

Sorry I was told not to do Protein shakes is what meant to say. They told me it was to thick and heavy for first few weeks. I did puréed Beans mostly during that stage.

[john 181]

Nice ill take puréed Beans lol . I'm on liquids still. But aren't puréed beans thicker than a shake?

[Tammy483 162]

Yeah the first week was Clear liquids, and I've been cleared to the soft food/ mashed diet already..

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[innerelease 32]

I'm learning that not every doctor is on the same page we're taught Protein is THE most important thing your body needs. Even before the surgery. In school I was taught your body NEEDS Protein to survive. When I had my son his pediatrician drilled PROTEIN into my head when he began solid food.... So it's a little odd for me to hear doctors not advocate the necessity of protein post op..... BUT like I said, not all doctors are the same and being on this board and another one I've learned.. They're ALL different.

Plus protein doesnt have to be in a "shake" put a scoop in your milk with a little carnation instant Breakfast stir it up ... Just like flavored milk.. and just as smooth.

[aarval 89]

Nice ill take puréed Beans lol . I'm on liquids still. But aren't puréed Beans thicker than a shake?

Well I am Hispanic so what I did is make a pot of beans. I didn't do canned. So I would add more of the liquid to make them less thick.

[Tammy483 162]

I'm learning that not every doctor is on the same page we're taught Protein is THE most important thing your body needs. Even before the surgery. In school I was taught your body NEEDS Protein to survive. When I had my son his pediatrician drilled PROTEIN into my head when he began solid food.... So it's a little odd for me to hear doctors not advocate the necessity of protein post op..... BUT like I said' date=' not all doctors are the same and being on this board and another one I've learned.. They're ALL different.

Plus protein doesnt have to be in a "shake" put a scoop in your milk with a little carnation instant Breakfast stir it up ... Just like flavored milk.. and just as smooth. [/quote']

I bought muscle milk, though the taste makes me want to throw up, there's not much choice here

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[shellb 9]

If you can get it shipped to Saudi,try powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com, it was the only protien I could stand after surgery. They even have a starter kit, a couple of sample packs of each flavor they offer.

As far as should or shouldn't you... You have decades of living to do, take time and let yourself heal, get to know your new body, and trust your instincts more then what you 'hear you should do'. Your body will tell you if it's not ready for something loudly, clearly, and quickly, lol.