Help! What am I supposed to eat?

[lovedXJesus 27]

Hi Everyone.....As much as I have been hanging around the forums, I am stuck! I have been approved for surgery on January 20th. The problem is, I did all of my NUT counseling back in September and I don't remember what I should be eating after the surgery. I don't remember what kind/how much Vitamins I should be taking. How to get my Protein in etc. I am going to see if I can make another appointment with the dietician but in the mean time.....Can you tell me what you have been eating and taking in right after surgery? What are some good, quality sources of Protein drinks that I can buy ahead of time? Thanks in advance!!!

[aelovelady 243]

Well, my doctor was different than some. Week 1 was liquid with 4 oz Protein 3 x per day. Week 2 was soft food like yogurt, cream of wheat, etc. week 3 was more soft food like boiled or steamed soft vegetables, scrambled eggs, tuna, etc then it progressed until week 7 which included raw vegetables and all meat. My doctor did not want any puréed foods and no protein supplements at all after week 2. As for Vitamins, 500 mg of b-12, a Multivitamin that includes 18mg of Iron, 400 mg of folic acid, Vitamin D and Vitamin k( I highly recommend Bariatric advantages chewable, and 500 mg of Calcium carbonate 2 x per day ( I also highly recommend Bariatric advantages orange flavored chewable, kind of like a starburst). I won't know if I need an iron supplement until my 3 month post op. Good luck!

[lovedXJesus 27]

Thanks for sharing.......That does seem different than what I have heard from most people. But the cream of wheat is something I would have never thought of! I wonder if you could add a bit of Protein powder to that and maybe some milk ?

[aelovelady 243]

I think either would be fine, just be careful about milk as it is really high in calories. I would rather eat my calories than drink them!

[lovedXJesus 27]

Thanks! I will keep that in mind