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Workdesk friendly foods?

Kirbykendall06

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Kirbykendall06    7

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Hi!!

My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 24th. And I'm wondering what kind of foods you guys typically find easiest to bring to work with you and eat at your desk post-op. During ALL stages. Lol. Clear Liquids, full liquids, mushies, puréed...etc.

I'm just trying to plan ahead how I'm going to get my Protein in while I'm at work.

Also, what Protein powders or supplements do you recommend? Is dairy free best?

Thank you!!

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rolosmom7    740

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Bars can be easily stashed at a desk. I was out of work for my liquids phases. I kept applesauce (don't refrigerate it first) and g2 at my desk. Also, some pre mixed Protein shakes don't requirements refrigeration. I keep 3 or so on hand for what I call hunger emergencies (when I only had a few bites of Soup for lunch, and everything is closed at 330 lol).

I have the luxury of working for a very large company and we have about a dozen places to eat on our campus.

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Kirbykendall06    7

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Bars can be easily stashed at a desk. I was out of work for my liquids phases. I kept applesauce (don't refrigerate it first) and g2 at my desk. Also, some pre mixed Protein shakes don't requirements refrigeration. I keep 3 or so on hand for what I call hunger emergencies (when I only had a few bites of Soup for lunch, and everything is closed at 330 lol).

I have the luxury of working for a very large company and we have about a dozen places to eat on our campus.

How long were you out of work? I'm planning on being out for 2 weeks.

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rolosmom7    740

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Bars can be easily stashed at a desk. I was out of work for my liquids phases. I kept applesauce (don't refrigerate it first) and g2 at my desk. Also, some pre mixed Protein shakes don't requirements refrigeration. I keep 3 or so on hand for what I call hunger emergencies (when I only had a few bites of Soup for lunch, and everything is closed at 330 lol).

I have the luxury of working for a very large company and we have about a dozen places to eat on our campus.

How long were you out of work? I'm planning on being out for 2 weeks.

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Not long enough! I should have taken my full 6 weeks of coverage. 2 weeks, then a week of half days.

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esskay77    785

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Which surgery are you having? I had the gastric bypass and was only out a week.

I had access to a fridge at work and kept yogurt in there, Jello, Protein drinks (Isopure, Syntrax nectar, etc.). Soups also work if you have a microwave.

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Kirbykendall06    7

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Which surgery are you having? I had the gastric bypass and was only out a week.

I had access to a fridge at work and kept yogurt in there, Jello, Protein drinks (Isopure, Syntrax nectar, etc.). Soups also work if you have a microwave.

I'm having the Mini Gastric Bypass.

You felt good enough to go back after a week? That gives me hope!

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esskay77    785

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Everyone is different! But, yes I was back after a week. I have a desk job which makes it easier to do. I was tired more than anything else. But everyone is different.

What exactly makes it a "mini" bypass?

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Kirbykendall06    7

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Everyone is different! But, yes I was back after a week. I have a desk job which makes it easier to do. I was tired more than anything else. But everyone is different.

What exactly makes it a "mini" bypass?

With a mini, there is only one anastomosis of the intestines, rather than two. Supposedly that cuts down on complications, and recovery time.

I had to do some serious studying up on it. The long-term outlook is good, based on studies.

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esskay77    785

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@@Kirbykendall06 Excellent and thank you. Best of luck to you on your journey.

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Kirbykendall06    7

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@@Kirbykendall06 Excellent and thank you. Best of luck to you on your journey.

Thank you!! I'm starting to get nervous. I thought I was doing so good, being steadfast and strong

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