A bit nervous - I am a planner so I am trying to figure ouyt what I need to have on hand to sip - eat the first week or two..

I am taking a full week off after my Friday surgery just for extra healing me time - time to learn to eat properly etc. To other July s;eevers = How is it going so far? Do you feel hungry at all?

I thought I would bounce right back after surgery but I am 3 days out and still SO tired, but it gets significantly better each day. Getting off the pain med and scopalamine helped the fatigue. I think I'm hungry but after reading posts it may just be acid buildup (taking my omeprazole daily). I think about food a lot, but can barely take two sips of a Protein shake without getting a weird gassy left shoulder discomfort that fades after a few minutes.

However, each day is significantly better thank the previous. And I don't regret my decision at all!

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Also, I'm a big time planner and found Harvard had excellent postop recs for further guidance. It's always good to run them by your facility first but my surgeon thought they were appropriate so I'm using some of their tips after my doc okayed. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/surgery/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery/patients-and-caregivers/nutrition-resources.aspx

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Eating the necessary Protein is a challenge. Just can't drink a whole Protein Drink. I am eating yogurt and I put 1 scoop of creamcile Protein powder in a 4 oz tub. I can only eat 1/2 but the total Proteins 15. I also getting unflavored protein powder to put in my Soups and anything else that does not have a lot of protein until I can get back on eating meat. As for Water Popsicles are a life saver

Edited July 9, 201610 yr by Gracious_woman