Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

Thanks i just ordered mine!

Thanks i just ordered mine!

I truly think you'll like it. I've heard from others it is good in Jello but I haven't tried it. There is a large list of potential uses for unjury's unflavored protein. I got it to help meet my protein requirements while getting in the fluids. What a great 2 in 1!!!

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226

I went almost 2 weeks before I had a bm. My dr suggested a little hot toddy consisting of 1-2 tbs of milk of magnesia, 1 tbs of prune juice (I used apple), heat it up and chug it! I took it around 5 pm and the next morning everything was moving! Hope it works for you!

Hmmm' date=' I has surgery on 12/17 and only had a hint at full the day I had my first protein drink. I can consume several large gulps of liquid and still no full feeling. Everything I'm drinking is pretty thin liquid. Is this typical?[/quote']

I can drink several large gulps too. I'm hoping this is typical because I can't help it! I'm thirsty!! I can eat one whole container of yogurt now when before I could only eat half and I really hope I am not stretching my pouch out! What do you think?

How are you doing? I had mine same day in Boston. Sore but hanging in there.

I am sore but just taking occasional Tylenol. I walked 30 min. Today which led me to an afternoon nap. It's amazing how many changes are taking place!

I can drink several large gulps too. I'm hoping this is typical because I can't help it! I'm thirsty!! I can eat one whole container of yogurt now when before I could only eat half and I really hope I am not stretching my pouch out! What do you think?

I was doing some reading yesterday. What I had read is that at the point we're at it is rather hard to stretch the pouch. The reason being is the liquids basically just slide right thru which is why we have to wait after eating before drinking. Plus I was actually doing some logical thinking, woohoo, and I would think we might rip stitches with too much stretching. That would Only seem logical and on liquids virtually sliding right on thru non stop not much of a build up to stretch. Cuz again if we didn't wait after eAting the water would wash everything thru. Now once we are eating more solid, non pureed, whole foods like steak, I can see stretching being a little easier. Does that make sense? It did to me so hopefully those who have a post op follow up soon could maybe ask your Dr.

Now with that being said, don't eat n eat n eat. I just think as we get rid of the gas and pain our intake is higher which is why we have to have at least 60g of protein n at least 64oz of water cuz the pouch can do it and not stretch.

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226

Mines was 12/20/12 3 days ago :-)

I was doing some reading yesterday. What I had read is that at the point we're at it is rather hard to stretch the pouch. The reason being is the liquids basically just slide right thru which is why we have to wait after eating before drinking. Plus I was actually doing some logical thinking' date=' woohoo, and I would think we might rip stitches with too much stretching. That would Only seem logical and on liquids virtually sliding right on thru non stop not much of a build up to stretch. Cuz again if we didn't wait after eAting the water would wash everything thru. Now once we are eating more solid, non pureed, whole foods like steak, I can see stretching being a little easier. Does that make sense? It did to me so hopefully those who have a post op follow up soon could maybe ask your Dr.

Now with that being said, don't eat n eat n eat. I just think as we get rid of the gas and pain our intake is higher which is why we have to have at least 60g of protein n at least 64oz of water cuz the pouch can do it and not stretch.

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226[/quote']

That does make sense! I was wondering cause it seems like I can eat more and more with no ill effects and it was worrying me! Also, thank you for the reminder about not drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after a meal. It's not really a biggie now so much I guess cause all we are able to do is drink really but in the next stages and beyond, that is definitely gonna be key! I go to my doc and nut tomorrow, so I am gonna mention this and I'll let you know what they say too. Thanks!!

Mines was 12/20/12 3 days ago :-)

Welcome to the group. I added you to the December Dates list. It is over in the December Dates thread. I hope all is going well for u thus far :-)

Gen :-)

That does make sense! I was wondering cause it seems like I can eat more and more with no ill effects and it was worrying me! Also' date=' thank you for the reminder about not drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after a meal. It's not really a biggie now so much I guess cause all we are able to do is drink really but in the next stages and beyond, that is definitely gonna be key! I go to my doc and nut tomorrow, so I am gonna mention this and I'll let you know what they say too. Thanks!! [/quote']

Actually thank you for reminding me 30 mins. For some reason 15 minutes popped into mind :-)

Gen :-)

Lol. Sometimes it seems like a lot of information doesn't it?

Lol. Sometimes it seems like a lot of information doesn't it?

It is a lot of info.

Got a ? for everybody. The insertion point by my belly button is still quite sore. Is this a consensus here. I'm a week post op.

Gen :-)

I am sore but just taking occasional Tylenol. I walked 30 min. Today which led me to an afternoon nap. It's amazing how many changes are taking place!

Sounds like we are doing about the same! Take care and Happy Holidays!

Mine too! And another above it to the right! Something's gotta give! Ouch! And I'm 6 days out!

Mines was 12/20/12 3 days ago :-)

Congrats for making it to the losers bench. Hoping for speedy healing for you. This forum is a wonderful resource for questions you may have. Welcome!