Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[J San 1,071]

I put spinach in with my powder mix Protein Drink. Looks weird but as long as you don't put to much you don't really taste it. I ground some with Water and put it in with my scrambled eggs (green eggs and no ham, although at this stage I am allowed). I do not by any means have regular or normal BMs but I am not backed up. If I find that it's a bit too loose I just cut back some on the spinach. Not sure if this will work for anyone but seems to keep things in control for me. Good luck and hope all gets back to normal soon.

[mercmerc 144]

On 08/12/2018 at 09:44, J San said:

I put spinach in with my powder mix Protein Drink. Looks weird but as long as you don't put to much you don't really taste it. I ground some with Water and put it in with my scrambled eggs (green eggs and no ham, although at this stage I am allowed). I do not by any means have regular or normal BMs but I am not backed up. If I find that it's a bit too loose I just cut back some on the spinach. Not sure if this will work for anyone but seems to keep things in control for me. Good luck and hope all gets back to normal soon.

Thank you!! I hope things get better or normal lol

[mercmerc 144]

On 08/12/2018 at 09:42, AELdoesRNY said:

@mercmerc I think mine says 30-60mL for adults. I think I’ve been just doing 30mL and sometimes less depending on how blocked up/full/bloated I’m feeling. In my experience it has worked better when I take it in the evening for a BM the next day than in the morning or early afternoon, but it’s difficult to know for sure.

Ohhhh hmm imma do that then 😭 thank you!!

[Mel86 8]

1 week post op!

[mercmerc 144]

On 08/12/2018 at 09:42, AELdoesRNY said:

@mercmerc I think mine says 30-60mL for adults. I think I’ve been just doing 30mL and sometimes less depending on how blocked up/full/bloated I’m feeling. In my experience it has worked better when I take it in the evening for a BM the next day than in the morning or early afternoon, but it’s difficult to know for sure.

Okay! I took 2 Tbs!! Which is 30 ml!! So maybe I should do more?

[Kat0000 124]

4 hours ago, mercmerc said:

4 hours ago, AELdoesRNY said:

@mercmerc I think mine says 30-60mL for adults. I think I’ve been just doing 30mL and sometimes less depending on how blocked up/full/bloated I’m feeling. In my experience it has worked better when I take it in the evening for a BM the next day than in the morning or early afternoon, but it’s difficult to know for sure.

Okay! I took 2 Tbs!! Which is 30 ml!! So maybe I should do more?

If your that backed up , i would for sure than drink what Water u can manage after. I hate to say it but can u do a enema to get things moving or dulcolax suppositories ? Doing both ends at once.

[Kat0000 124]

Been quite a day for me. Surgery is Tuesday. My daughter who is 19 woke me up crying in pain. Thank God she was the only patient in the ER waiting room so we went straight back. So much pain ended up that she has a kidney stone that has now made it to the bladder. Poor kid. Glad I there to take her to the hospital. Back at home now and ready for my surgery.

[Laura7 334]

HELP!

1. Does anyone know how many net carbs (mine are not from sugar) we should be having in soft and solid food stage?

2. How much fat can we have?

I feel like my fat percentage is too high because I only eat Proteins and some are higher in fats.

3. How should I be tracking fats?

4. Should I be tracking the different types of fats?

I see my nutritionist in a week and a half but I need to know if I should make small changes now.

Thanks in advance.

[J San 1,071]

I was not told to track anything other than Protein and Water intake right now. There are sample meals and a list of approved food types to choose from. Almost everything is low fat and low sodium. As long as I stick within those parameters I don't worry about fats or carbs.

[lizvirgo09 24]

On 08/11/2018 at 19:23, Kat0000 said:

Scheduling some bills in advance , doing some laundry. So things will be done while I am in hospital . My Mom lives with us, shes 78 and will do too much if I let her. I will be in the hospital from Tues to Friday so going to pack my bag tomorrow. I dont have young children anymore so no meal planning. Only my youngest still lives at home and goes to Georgia Southern University which starts the day of my surgery. Shes becoming a science teacher for HS. Husband is in the US Army. Thats my story...

What bade? I live in Augusta Ga and work at Eisenhower!!

[lizvirgo09 24]

On 08/10/2018 at 15:05, Cat B said:

Congratulations guys on your upcoming surgery!! I start soft foods on Monday. I thought I would give it an early try and had some chili from Wendy's. I pureed it and my stomach has accepted it with ease. I am tired of liquids!

No gas or pain from spice of chili!!! I love Wendy’s chili!!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Only thing,I dislike, they put celery,in their chili, what an abomination that is! Still,it is pretty good. Someday when the pre and,most diets are over I shall have some.

[Bellasoo 45]

8 hours ago, mercmerc said:

9 hours ago, Bellasoo said:

I’m a month out and I still have BMs like this. I am still taking a stool softener that eventually helps but when I go I never know what I’m going to get.

Oh no I hope this doesn't go further

I honestly think it’s just me introducing foods back into my diet. My doc said things could get sketchy with new things. I would think once we are back on normal food it will pass.

My sis-in-law has bypass 10 yeas ago and she has developed some food issues. She cannot have dairy and some other foods cause her issues. So, I think it will be trial and error for us.

Best of luck to you! I hope we both get some relief soon.

[mercmerc 144]

Okay guys! It worked! I pooped haha after the MoM .. could being constipated be a reason why I gained 1 pound from yesterday to today?

[Kat0000 124]

2 hours ago, lizvirgo09 said:

On 8/11/2018 at 7:23 PM, Kat0000 said:

Scheduling some bills in advance , doing some laundry. So things will be done while I am in hospital . My Mom lives with us, shes 78 and will do too much if I let her. I will be in the hospital from Tues to Friday so going to pack my bag tomorrow. I dont have young children anymore so no meal planning. Only my youngest still lives at home and goes to Georgia Southern University which starts the day of my surgery. Shes becoming a science teacher for HS. Husband is in the US Army. Thats my story...

What bade? I live in Augusta Ga and work at Eisenhower!!

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