not eating v well,do I need vits 4 FTT op

[Trinaweena]

Hi Ladies
Just a quicker, my appertite isn't very good at the moment and I'm not really eating ,just snacking on fruit and nuts and shreddies and plenty of chocies. I already take oil of evening primrose and multi vits and minerals with Zinc to help with healing and have done for a year now but now I'm worried about not been healthy enough for op even though i'm trying to eat a bit better but when I'm feeling down or depressed or worried about something I can't eat.
Do you think I should take some iron too????? or am I being a bit paranoid?? :hug: :hug:
any advice please ladies
Trina xxxxxx

 

[Frosty]

Hi there

iron wont hurt if your not eating alot as it will help to thicken your blood ready for the operation.

Besides that keep taking the vits etc and maybe drink milk instead of meals untill your ready to eat some solids

 

[shelbell]

I agree with the iron, and would also recommend taking arnica pillules (boots sell them) for a couple of days pre-op and as soon as you feel up to it post-op too to help with bruising and healing.

Try to eat as much protein as possible as protein is essential to healing.

 

[Alice]

I'm not so sure on the iron suppliments unless your Hb is low to start with... I am sure your multi-vits contain a small amount of iron in anyway. I would say you should try adding in a meal replacement shake once a day to ensure you get the nutrients you need, and make sure you drink enough fluids. I agree that drinking milk would be a great thing to do too.

I'd talk to your GP before starting yourself on iron....

Alice xx

 

[Trinaweena]

Hi
Many thanks for all of your helpful replys.
I will chat to nurse at my GP's surgery.
Take care
Trina xxxx

 

[Nic318]

Hi Trina
Glad to hear you are going to chat to the nurse about it, they know best but as the others have said try your best to get something eaten hun.
xxx

 

[Trinaweena]

Thanks Nic,
I hope that you are feeling much better and taking care of yourself.
Take care
Trina xxxxx

 

[Nic318]

Hey Trina

I am feeling a lot better thanks and doing as I'm told.

Hope your feeling ok hun xx