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Week 2 post surgery

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Horton    3

Horton
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I had surgery on 3/31. And I have a few questions.

I have 5 incisions and they still have the tape on them. Should I take the tape off since it's been a week?

I am so hungry. Hunger hit me on day 5 and has not stopped. According to the diet, I am supposed to be down to 1 Protein shake a day. Anyone else starving?

Is there a post surgery diet posted anywhere? I would like to take a look at what other people are instructed to do.

I am supposed to be taking a liquid multi Vitamin daily. The only liquid multi Vitamin I was able to find is pediatric. And it's pretty terrible. Any advice on Vitamins?

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PaulaB72    49

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I was advised to let the tape come off on their own. It took about 7-10 days for me.

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jadeylemonadey    2

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I was told the stitches would dissolve in 7-10 days and to take off the dressings after 7 days, however it's now been 7 days and I had a peak and incisions aren't closed over fully so I've changed them and will keep them on a few days more as I don't want clothes or my bra rubbing the wounds

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jea(n__n)ette    98

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I have 5 incisions and they still have the tape on them. Should I take the tape off since it's been a week?

I don't know if they are butterfly bandages, steri-strips, or another bandage. Best to call the office and ask to verify.

I am so hungry. Hunger hit me on day 5 and has not stopped. According to the diet, I am supposed to be down to 1 Protein shake a day. Anyone else starving?

I don't feel hunger for the last 2 weeks.

Is there a post surgery diet posted anywhere? I would like to take a look at what other people are instructed to do.

My Registered Dietitian emailed me a nearly 80 page PDF file regarding nutrition and post-op meal plans for all 5 stages of the diet. I also googled and found many websites with the most of the same information.

I am supposed to be taking a liquid multi Vitamin daily. The only liquid multi Vitamin I was able to find is pediatric. And it's pretty terrible. Any advice on Vitamins?

I was instructed by my surgeon's office and the RD to use chewable Calcium, chewable Multivitamin, and B12 that's either injectable, intranasal, or sublingual. Make sure the Multivitamin has Iron in it, and space it away from Calcium. The Bariatric Pal website has an online store.

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