Jacwat
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Thanks Kirsty xxx
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Jackie's post sleeve diary
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Thanks Kirsty xxx
Su2ie
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I popped laughing cow light triangles into my puree to add extra calcium and protein and tried to include milk and greek yogurt each day. It was a little tricky as I was a bit sensitive to milk in the first few weeks. I had lots of puréed salmon too.
I had the same concerns Jackie in the early days but when they called me from the hospital for the post op check (mine was 2 weeks though the said it would be within 7 days!) they told me not to worry too much about calories and protein at that stage, just to manage what I could while healing.
Once you get back to a 'normal' diet you'll find it easier, it just takes a while.
I had the same concerns Jackie in the early days but when they called me from the hospital for the post op check (mine was 2 weeks though the said it would be within 7 days!) they told me not to worry too much about calories and protein at that stage, just to manage what I could while healing.
Once you get back to a 'normal' diet you'll find it easier, it just takes a while.
Jacwat
Member
I can't believe how the time has flown over. Hubby back to work now so on my own today. Have not been able to sleep with the TED stockings on so he woke me up at 4.30 to put them on for me before he went to work bless him! I hate these things, can't wait until I can stop wearing them!
Anyway, feeling much better over the last couple of days but still really tired. I went to bed at 7.30 last night!!! Eating and drinkning are ok but I wish I new how to interpret all the gurgling and bubbling noises. It's like learning a new language LOL! Still managing about 300 calories and about 1 Litre of fluid but hoping to build up on that.
I am seeing the Practice Nurse for a wound check today but they are all healing so well.
Hope everyone is doing ok!
Jackie
Xx
Anyway, feeling much better over the last couple of days but still really tired. I went to bed at 7.30 last night!!! Eating and drinkning are ok but I wish I new how to interpret all the gurgling and bubbling noises. It's like learning a new language LOL! Still managing about 300 calories and about 1 Litre of fluid but hoping to build up on that.
I am seeing the Practice Nurse for a wound check today but they are all healing so well.
Hope everyone is doing ok!
Jackie
Xx
kurstywursty
Active Member
Jackie. I have to admit I forced myself to start walking within a few days so that I could get rid of those stockings. I had a band which is less invasive but I was walking three times a day after a Week I believe once we are back to being active we don't need to wear them. But providers are different
How time has flown for you. I remember you used to visit my diary way back and you were just starting out
Take care xx
How time has flown for you. I remember you used to visit my diary way back and you were just starting out
Take care xx
Jacwat
Member
Jackie. I have to admit I forced myself to start walking within a few days so that I could get rid of those stockings. I had a band which is less invasive but I was walking three times a day after a Week I believe once we are back to being active we don't need to wear them. But providers are different
How time has flown for you. I remember you used to visit my diary way back and you were just starting out
Take care xx
It has gone so quick Kirsty. I love your diary it has always been so inspirational! I could not have got through this without the information and advice from the likes of yourselves. Thank you so much xxxx
kurstywursty
Active Member
That's knd Jackie. Certainly those following my diary get a good reality check on how hard this WL journey can be. Sometimes. I lost fed up being so negative but that's how it is cans despite my problems I still don't regret having my band xx
Jacwat
Member
Hi
Just wanted to check in. I am consuming about 300 calories with about 1Litre of fluid still. Should I be eating more? It is so hard to judge what the right quantities are. I had some pureed cottage pie last night, Oh my god, was horrendous the pain it caused. Wont be having that for a while! My wounds are healing lovely, the hardest thing is still the tiredness, so overwhelming!
I am blessed that so far there have been no problems. I would however, just to feel happy that what I am eating is correct. I cant say I am enjoying the pureed but thankful that it is for a short time.
Any thoughts welcome
Jackie
xx
Just wanted to check in. I am consuming about 300 calories with about 1Litre of fluid still. Should I be eating more? It is so hard to judge what the right quantities are. I had some pureed cottage pie last night, Oh my god, was horrendous the pain it caused. Wont be having that for a while! My wounds are healing lovely, the hardest thing is still the tiredness, so overwhelming!
I am blessed that so far there have been no problems. I would however, just to feel happy that what I am eating is correct. I cant say I am enjoying the pureed but thankful that it is for a short time.
Any thoughts welcome
Jackie
xx
Jacwat
Member
Thanks Carol, any news for you? x
Venture
New Member
Hi Jackie
You're doing well. As I understand it the most important thing at this stage is to keep hydrated and just eat what you can. If your body's telling you it's had enough then I would listen. So long as you're not eating liquidised mars bars and having relatively normal healthy stuff (protein!!) I wouldn't worry. Remember your body has loads of reserves...!
However bear in mind I'm not a doctor etc...
You're doing well. As I understand it the most important thing at this stage is to keep hydrated and just eat what you can. If your body's telling you it's had enough then I would listen. So long as you're not eating liquidised mars bars and having relatively normal healthy stuff (protein!!) I wouldn't worry. Remember your body has loads of reserves...!
However bear in mind I'm not a doctor etc...
Jacwat
Member
Thanks Venture, it's reassuring. Liquidising Mars Bars ha ha, do you think anyone would actually be stupid enough to do this? I had fish last night for tea and felt really ill, I don't think it had pureed enough! Lesson learned, it was horrific.
You are doing so well, I find your diary really helpful.
Keep up the good work
Jackie
Jacwat
Member
Aw that's so kind of you Jay but not so confident ha ha. I had fish in sauce for tea last night and I felt really ill! I had not pureed it enough I think. It is so hard to puree small amounts.
Anyway, how you doing?
Have a lovely weekend
Jackie
xx
Jacwat
Member
Thanks for this Lynn, I don't think they have been sloppy enough to be honest. I think I am going to do a few days liquids as in soup etc. What kind of things were you having at the puree stage if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks again
Jackie
kurstywursty
Active Member
Jackie. Don't worry about your food I ntake just yet. It's too early - you just need to concentrate on recovery. You protein is important to speed up recovery. High quality protein drinks would help with than and your calories. Some are too thick. So e have too much sugar or sweetener in them. I like the Ufit from the chill counter at tesco. They are around 180 calories each and have 22g of protein. They are not too sweet and have a nice thin consistency
Another great tool I found was baxters highland game soup. It has 24g protein per can - baxters are in speyside in our highlands so I don't know if they stock supermarkets south of the border but it might be worthwhile searching online
Some lentil soup or cauliflower cheese soup would give you protein too and go down nice and easy. I will try to post a picture of the cauliflower cheese soup recipie. I would add more cheese
Not all providers would have you on purée yet. So if your body is telling you to take it easy, that's what to do
You will feel exhausted till you can get your calories up but that will take time. Xxxx
Another great tool I found was baxters highland game soup. It has 24g protein per can - baxters are in speyside in our highlands so I don't know if they stock supermarkets south of the border but it might be worthwhile searching online
Some lentil soup or cauliflower cheese soup would give you protein too and go down nice and easy. I will try to post a picture of the cauliflower cheese soup recipie. I would add more cheese
Not all providers would have you on purée yet. So if your body is telling you to take it easy, that's what to do
You will feel exhausted till you can get your calories up but that will take time. Xxxx
ladilindy
Active Member
I had whizzed up cottage pie with extra gravy, cod in parsley sauce, Heinz Big Soups. I could usually get 2 or 3 meals out of them. Didn't like tuna at that stage, even in spring water it tasted really salty to me. Oh and cauliflower whizzed with Laughing Cow cheese. Lots of yogurt too
Lynn x
kurstywursty
Active Member
Jackie I can't get the recipie unloaded I will do it when I get home
Jacwat
Member
Thanks Kirsty this is brilliant. I am going to buy some protein drinks today and I will look for the Baxters game soup. I really appreciate your help. It's such a confusing time. The recipe would be brilliant if you can find it.
Thanks again Kirsty
Have a great weekend
Jackie xxx
kurstywursty
Active Member
The liberte and danio yoghurts have a high protein content.
