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What do your macros look like one year post-op?

This is exactly what I needed to see today! I’m working with a trainer to start a weightlifting plan and get some 💪🏽💪🏽 like yours. Amazing job!

Heating pad, definitely! It’s the only thing that helped with my gas pains (other than walking). Make sure you’ve picked up all your meds ahead of time, too. Congratulations! And good luck!

On 12/13/2020 at 11:05, ms.sss said:

YOU will be the best person to say how long to wait after eating. I was told 30 minutes, but really, this was just a guideline. In time you will be able to figure out how long to wait for yourself. I learned that mine is generally 30 mins to an hour after eating. I can tell from my "fullness" if I should drink now or wait a little bit more. If I drink too soon, I'll feel a very unpleasant pressure in my chest OR barf. It took me a couple months to figure this out.

On the other side of things, my doc told to me wait 30 mins after drinking before I start eating. I found that I can drink liquids right up to eating with no ill effects.

It'll be trial and error...but eventually you'll figure out what works for you if you pay attention (hopefully sooner rather than later!)

Good Luck!

Thanks, everyone!

How long did your doctor tell you to wait to drink after eating? My packet says 90-120 minutes, but it seems most people are told 60 minutes.
By 90-120 I am so thirsty. Just wondering what everyone else has been told.

My doctor also said that if you’re using that patch for nausea -scopolamine- that it can cause you not to pee. She told me if that happened to stop using the patch.

Any recommendations for unflavored Protein Powder to add to broths, purées, etc? Thanks!

November 16! I started my journey in February. PreOP diet starts today.