2 days Post Op - Update

[Ppdunn22192 24]

OK, so today is my second day post-op. I was advanced to full liquids, meaning yogurt, skim milk, cream Soup, and watered down cream of wheat. So far, the food is staying down with no problem. I was supposed to be discharged today, but yesterday afternoon I developed a fever of 100.4 and chills, and my blood pressure dropped to 102/48. They’re monitoring my temperature and BP today and I expect to go home tomorrow. I’m not experiencing any pain at all. (I fully expected to be pretty miserable, but I’m not!) All of my food is being served in tiny 2 ounce cups. I’ll add a photo of today’s lunch (tomato soup and skim milk).

[GassyGurl 428]

Oh, I hope you don't experience dumping. Tomato Soup does it to some of us. That seems like a terrible choice for them to serve you. Hopefully you're fever is down, BP back up and you're on your way home soon.

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[Ppdunn22192 24]

So far, no dumping! Fingers crossed!

[Bryn910 519]

Congrats! Hope your BP come to a normal range & the temperature goes down so you can head home and recover!

[Oceanlove 98]

That seems really early to add in that food choice. But praying your stats go normal

[Wanda247 908]

Sounds like you are doing really good, congrats on your surgery. Can’t wait for mine in August.

[lidia 0]

I am 5 days post-op and I am having trouble trying to figure out how much I am supposed to be drinking or eating.

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[wjgo 272]

I am 5 days post-op and I am having trouble trying to figure out how much I am supposed to be drinking or eating.

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You didn't get any guidance from your surgeon/program?

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[lidia 0]

It only had the measurement for the 2nd day but nothing for the rest of the days I have read thru both books provided and neither of them tell me how much I should be drinking or eating

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[wjgo 272]

I am 5 days post-op and I am having trouble trying to figure out how much I am supposed to be drinking or eating.

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Right now, you should be on a liquid diet, like pre-op for a day or two longer, then transition to pureed foods for 2 weeks Then to soft/moist foods for another 2 weeks. All the while getting 60-80 grams Protein and 64+oz Water with 30 minutes after Water before meals, and 45 minutes after meals before water. Different programs have different variations of this.

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[wjgo 272]

It only had the measurement for the 2nd day but nothing for the rest of the days I have read thru both books provided and neither of them tell me how much I should be drinking or eating

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Liquids still sip 8 oz over 20 minutes, and meals should be no bigger than 4 oz ate over 20 minutes. Soon after surgery you might not be able to do 4oz, but do what you can

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[Ppdunn22192 24]

On 06/17/2018 at 17:43, lidia said:

I am 5 days post-op and I am having trouble trying to figure out how much I am supposed to be drinking or eating.

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I’m surprised your surgeon’s office didn’t give you more guidance on your food intake. I’m attaching an image of two meal plans for you. One is “full liquids” for days 2-7 and the second one is “puréed foods” for days 8-14.

[Oceanlove 98]

Be careful on that full liquids menu because for example my dr won’t let you start that till 7 days post.

Every program is so very different. It’s best you call your surgeon office and get guidance.