Post Op Diet Reminder

[Lmom1980 29]

I had my messed up plicated stomach fixed on Tuesday the 24th. The doc talked to my husband. Said everything went well. I got discharged about 5 hours post op. I was in pain. More pain then my original plication. I expected that though considering all that was needed to do to fix my plication. Unless my poor frazzled husband is forgetting something...nobody really told me what to eat or drink. The only discharge instructions either of us remember was regarding medicine and not lifting anything heavier then 10 pounds. I am not sure what I should or should not eat or drink. I have been playing it safe and only had Water, Gatorade, juice with Protein powder, and broth, oh and I had a little slim fast. I have lost 7 pounds since then. I know that is mostly from dehydration, and I will gain weight when I start eating again. The docs office called to check on me, and I didn't even think to ask about my diet because my baby was crying. The nurse at the hospital offered me crackers 2 times. I thought that was strange, and I declined. I don't have a desire to eat yet. Ok, I am crazy rambling now because I am feeling good from my pain meds how long before your docs told you to eat mushy food? Did your doctors tell you no more NSAIDS like Advil or Motrin after plication? Ok, sorry I am just going to call doctor tomorrow. Goodnight

[FatToPhat 83]

Definitely call your doctor! And you might also consider getting some IV fluids if you think you're really that dehydrated. What I would also do is act like you got the plication all over again and start with Clear Liquids for several days, then full liquids like cream Soups, then advance to a soft diet like mashed potatos, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, etc. Then advance to full diet slowly. But make sure you are drinking Protein Shakes until you can get in enough Protein in through your diet. But whatever your doctor advises is always best. Hang in there! I'm worried about you. Keep us posted.

[TijuanaPlication 87]

Didn't your doc send you home with enough pain meds? I'd try and continue with what he prescribed until you can eat normal foods. Like FatToPhat said, I'd act as though I'd had the full plication again foodwise.

Long term NSAIDs are fine after plication. You can't have them after RNY ever. I had sublingual painkillers for the first few weeks post op, so I'd check with your surgeon if they're OK before you're allowed solids (you don't wanna mess up your revision).

[Lmom1980 29]

Hi, I am doing so much better then before. I was so messed up and dehydrated for the first three days post op, but I am doing better now. I saw doctor assistant yesterday, and she said two weeks liquids, two weeks soft. I had to have the dialated fundus cut out, and then part of my stomach restiched. So now I have a small section of my stomach with staples in it, and the rest plicated. My original doc and doc that fixed me spoke on the phone, and have different opinions on technique. Getting plication instead of sleeve it the biggest regret of my life.

[Lmom1980 29]

Oops

[FatToPhat 83]

Thanks for the update. Hang in there.