maggy
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Bl**dy H*ll. that's huge! Well done on getting it down youwow some difference ... I have to drink 2ltr of water on top of other fluids so I am over 4Ltr per day and they are telling me to drink more
Bl**dy H*ll. that's huge! Well done on getting it down youwow some difference ... I have to drink 2ltr of water on top of other fluids so I am over 4Ltr per day and they are telling me to drink more
I can manage cream of tomato soup ok, about half a can. Chicken soup had the same effect on me as it did @maggy
I also had covent garden tomato and vegetable soup, blended smooth. I'm going to try a banana later to see how that goes. I have started protein shakes too, to up my protein intake and overall calorie intake.
How long after surgery (particularly Bypass) did everyone start to introduce spices back in to their diet? I go straight to puree following surgery but like to add spice to my food normally and worried i will regret it if done too soon.
Thanks @maggy the liquid was a breeze compared to this lol. Had to throw the meals re to salty so gravy another food off my list. Natural foods with nothing addedWell done for taking the next plunge @Want2b3. I think every new stage is a bit scary.
@maggy and @MrsN this must be something post op too as I am the same!NAS is my saving grace. Drinks loads of water pre op - can't face it now!
dont worry @maggy @Chill I was the same after 3 days when I came home. I think it is the gas they pump into the abdomin.Thanks @starryeyed and @Hannah2.
So my silly question... I stood in the scales this morning and they were exactly the same as the day of my surgery. I'm guessing maybe I'm still swollen. Can anyone tell me when the inflammation from the surgery settled and when they started losing weight. I know everyone is different but would be good to know what has happened for different people.
good luck @jeff20stone, thankfully mine dissolvable.Stitches out tomorrow .. feel like a hedgehog with my 9 incisions ... how many do you sleevers get?
@maggy others here said fluids more important too and I agree hydration more important early after surgery. I using marvel but developed post intolerance to milk as you know so it was harder getting protein in but on meats now purée stage 2. It will soon fly! Yes count all fluids too advised here to final fluid daily intake.My stitches are glue. Good luck getting yours removed @jeff20stone.
Good to hear 6 weeks is the benchmark for recovery @Chill . I'm sure many of us would want it to happen sooner but it's good to give ourselves the time to properly recover and get used to a very different way of eating.
How much protein people managing to get in in the first week or two? I have no target from my dietician. Only the fluid intake target.
Here's to the start of another week of good recovery for those of you already on the bench and good preparation for those joining soon. There's loads of room over here![]()
@MrsN Its a full time job drinking I take a bottle to bed too to get 50-100 in at night all adds up! I have 1400mls on average. Hope work went well and you rest lots in evening.You guys are are doing ace with the fluids!! I'm getting nowhere near that. Maybe 1200-1400 per day max but often less.
I have done that twice at night and spat it back in the glass .... you just forget yourself .. have changed from juice to NASOuch - took a gulp of NAS. Ooh that hurt. I was driving and sort of did it automatically.
I've no idea what one is either! Does it go with your mankini?!!Who else has to use a spiro-ball?
incentive spirometer after surgery will help you keep your lungs clear and will help keep your lungs active throughout the recovery processThe last 2 days I've had smoothies for breakfast and dinner and the other meal has been French onion soup strained. Today I had a milkshake and for lunch 1/2 Tin of baxters scotch broth. I've also manage nearly a litre of nas too! I think that's the most I've mangled so far I think I'm worried about having too much and being ill.
I can't afford to be off for 2 weeks so I'm going to work from home after 1 week but my colleague is so good I can't see her letting me do much!!
I did weigh myself today after a bm and I've lost 3lb!
I've no idea what one is either! Does it go with your mankini?!!
yogurt .. Marvel ... frozen mixed berries .... Ab Fab@MrsN yes I made it with just milk and frozen berries
The physiological just told me to take 3 deep breaths an hour