what else can I have???
Okay Im home from surgery having alot of pain that I think is normal
and today is better Im on my 4th day post op and I sipped one cup of
broth and 1/2 oz of jello and I have actually gotten in about 5 cups
of liquids today so far. My drain is still eaking pretty good though
is that normal?? I did get on my side for about a hour and it wasnt
that bad who am I kidding it hurt but I cant stand being on my back
any longer.
Is there any more suggestions for what I should drink IM drinking
Gatorade right now and the surgeon said he wants me to have that more
than water. Is there anything else I should try to eat or drink??
Also has any one had realy bad loose stool after this can I take
something for it??
Thanks a million guys you are all a great support team.
Tammie
Missouri
Surgery 7/7/03
Caroline;
I'm with you on this one.. I think she should question his reasons for that
prescribed diet. She's the one that's going to feel like crap, not him..
Kimberly Greer
And it doesn't sound right.. That's for sure..
Kimberly Greer
Yeah, I was pretty much told the Carnation Instant Breakfast (Sugar-free)
Crystal Lite, Choice DM, jello (sugar-free) or sugar-free pudding.. Broth,
Boullion soups, cream soups, skim and powdered fat-free, sugar-free milks, and
water.. I've also added Propel to my list, Carb Solutions, and Decaffienated,
herbal sugar-free tea..
No Gatorade.. Or juice unless it's diluted half and half and no-sugar added..
I was surprised by the diet that she was instructed to do as well, but I
guess you should listen to your surgeon..
She's right, every doctor and wls plan seems to differ. But I do know that
sugar is a no-no... Later.
Kimberly Greer
With respect to that, all doctors are different. I wasn't allowed to
have anything BUT Gatorade, juice (of which neither I can stomach
because of the sugar content) water, and broth for my first week. No
jello, no s/f popsicles, no milk and no creamed soups. Now I'm only
allowed to have creamed soups, smoothies and cream of wheat/maltomeal in
addition to the other stuff. Make sure you do ask your doc for specific
guidelines because every surgeon has a different diet they think is
best.