December post ops

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Wow I wished I could have soft food! I am on oureed food til jan 2 and it's very hard to find something I like! I am having problems sleeping anyone else? I find myself with about 3 to 4 pillows under my head!

It's bitter medicine, but I bite into two generic benadryl gel-caps at bedtime. I suck out the benadryl and spit out the gel-caps. That helps me nod off. I'm also on pureed foods now until the 15th. I called the bariatric nurse and she said it's still most important to get in the liquids each day. More important than getting the "meals", pureed or otherwise. I also try to get the Protein Shakes in too. I hope that's helpful to those who need it. I found out my nausea and cold sweats were my body's version of dumping syndrome. I'm still getting used to how much to sip at once. Anyway, I hope for a wonderful family filled Christmas to all! Merry Christmas!

[iJackie 6]

I dony have a dipping problem it actually doednt even take me a whole hour to get down 4oz. I dont have tightening in my tummy either. My problem is gas.... I burp a lot. It rarely comes out the other way. It hurts! The only problem I have with getting enough liquids in is that I forget to eat. I was like that way before surgery though. I have finally put a timer on my phone to remember its really only day 2 home (came hone sunday but it was after 7pm and i went to bed) and day 4 post op. Is something wrong with me? I dont get nauseous or tired since I stopped taking pain meds.

[terry1118 1,274]

Wow I wished I could have soft food! I am on oureed food til jan 2 and it's very hard to find something I like! I am having problems sleeping anyone else? I find myself with about 3 to 4 pillows under my head!

I liked pea Soup, hummus, yogurt, broccoli cheddar soup, refried Beans thinned with broth, Tomato Soup w/a little cayenne pepper, and laughing cow cheese. You could boost Protein by adding unflavored protein to these foods, but be careful let them cool a little first. I found that the protein made hot foods a little foamy and didn't like the texture. Someone also had an awesome ricotta cheese recipe that's good for pureed stage. You might find it in the recipe section?

[terry1118 1,274]

It's bitter medicine, but I bite into two generic benadryl gel-caps at bedtime. I suck out the benadryl and spit out the gel-caps. That helps me nod off...

I was told to use children's liquid benedryl - it's much easier to get down. I buy the cheaper generic form at Walmart. I still take it if I have trouble sleeping.< /p>

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I was told to use children's liquid benedryl - it's much easier to get down. I buy the cheaper generic form at Walmart. I still take it if I have trouble sleeping.< /p>

I've looked for the children's benadryl at Wal-Mart. Can't find it. I'll have to try Walgreen or rite-aid.

[Greenize42 62]

I feel like I can't breathe like my lungs are squished is this just me?

[kraney 219]

I dony have a dipping problem it actually doednt even take me a whole hour to get down 4oz. I dont have tightening in my tummy either. My problem is gas.... I burp a lot. It rarely comes out the other way. It hurts! The only problem I have with getting enough liquids in is that I forget to eat. I was like that way before surgery though. I have finally put a timer on my phone to remember its really only day 2 home (came hone sunday but it was after 7pm and i went to bed) and day 4 post op. Is something wrong with me? I dont get nauseous or tired since I stopped taking pain meds.

I know you are newly post op, but you might want to try drinking just a bit slower so you don't swallow any air. I remember I had to be extra careful with that in the beginning. Just concentrate when you drink so not to allow that air in. 9 months later I still get air in sometimes when I swallow and boy do I feel it! Good luck with your recovery.

[kraney 219]

I liked pea Soup, hummus, yogurt, broccoli cheddar Soup, refried Beans thinned with broth, Tomato Soup w/a little cayenne pepper, and laughing cow cheese. You could boost Protein by adding unflavored Protein to these foods, but be careful let them cool a little first. I found that the protein made hot foods a little foamy and didn't like the texture. Someone also had an awesome ricotta cheese recipe that's good for pureed stage. You might find it in the recipe section?

There are great recipes on theworldaccordingtoeggface

I believe she has one on there with ricotta cheese, some shredded cheese, Pasta sauce that I lived on for awhile

[redstacey 33]

I live on Greek yogurts. Love them. I also like Tomato Soup. I find applesauce is a good snack. Split pea Soup, broccoli soup, and potato soup. My nut did say to only use red potatoes. Oh another one of my favorites is baked sweet potato. Sometimes I will treat myself to a smoothie from smoothie king called the gladiator. It has a killer amount of Protein in it and you can add two fruits to it and it has the least amount of calories of them all. I too was having a drinking problem with getting in too much air. So I talked to my doc and my nut and told them that I had been doing the big "no no". I started drinking through a straw. It made a world of difference for me. So they fuss at me all the time, but like I tell them it works so why bother fussing. I had my surgery on the 10th and I to am still having problems with energy. Also something that just started within the last few days is a little depression. Over silly things. I get really emotional really quick. Anyone having any issues with that?

[terry1118 1,274]

I've looked for the children's benadryl at Wal-Mart. Can't find it. I'll have to try Walgreen or rite-aid.

It's not with regular allergy meds like you'd expect. They keep it with all the children's medicines. :-)

[terry1118 1,274]

I know you are newly post op, but you might want to try drinking just a bit slower so you don't swallow any air. I remember I had to be extra careful with that in the beginning. Just concentrate when you drink so not to allow that air in. 9 months later I still get air in sometimes when I swallow and boy do I feel it! Good luck with your recovery.

Once I was very thirsty and I drank too fast. I was in pain for several hours. I thought I really hurt something but it eventually eased up and went away. First and last time I ever did that! :-p

[Greenize42 62]

Redstacy I was already on an anti anxiety medicine but I was driving my husband crazy! The hormonal thing has eased up a tad but not all! I have a thread if you look called moody on here!

[iJackie 6]

Im 5 days post op, is my stomach suppose to be growling & am I suppose to feel hungry?

[Greenize42 62]

Jackie I know my stomach growled but it was gas! Are you really hungry or is tit head hunger? I will sometimes say I am hungry but it's in my head cuz I know it's time to eat!

[elleinfl 17]

Does anyone else have to have a stupid tube that leads to your big old stomach for six weeks? I have one, and it is the main source of my post-op pain. I hate it. It hurts when i laugh!