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Anyone have any tips for something other than sweet shakes on the pre op liquid diet?? I'm on day 2
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I'm not sure what your doc allows or not. But for mine, I only had to do liquid consistency <40 grams carbs/day. So basically I took atkins type meals of meat cheese and/or veggies, whatever I made for the family, and blended it with water, milk (if cream based) or broth and drank what I would otherwise normally eat. My instructions were to make sure it's the consistency that if you tip your spoon over it immediately leaves the spoon without much leftovers, but other than that and carbs, doesn't matter what goes in.
I got so sick of that fake sweet taste and you need to not get too turned off to it cause after surgery when you're on clear liquids only there really isn't any other non-sweet option than broth. Good luck!
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Hi, I have a question for post - op I'm scheduled For my surgery on 7/3/14. I'm schedule to start my college class on 7/8/14 my question is is that a realistic decision I have read of people going back to work in a week after surgery. I took two weeks off from work so the only thing I would have to do is be able to make it to class two days out the week for 3 hours, and then I'll be home relaxing and I do have 4 days to recuperate be4 I'm due in class . Some of my family members are telling me that's to much please give me yall opinions I would greatly appreciate it.
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5 days out from vsg, I was still relying on the heavy pain meds to make it through the day and was napping daily. Assuming you have a textbook procedure, and that going to class doesn't involve a lot of physical movement and/or participation early on, it may work for you. Be aware you will be dead tired, like never before, and you're going to have to power through. I went back to work after 8 days, and I felt like I pushed it just because my mental sharpness was just not there. I had brain fog for the first 2 weeks solid. Not impossible though. Good luck to you in your journey!
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I have my doctor's appointment today which will graduate me to solid foods. I'm scared!!
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NSV - I can fit into a skirt I haven't worn in forever!