Help! Need coffee and misshapen abdomen from port?

RapKim · December 31, 2007

I switched to full liquids as planned this week and am consuming approx. 550 calories and am walking a mile and a half a day I'm now at a stand still I started at 283 the morning of my surgery and 18 days post I'm at 265 I don't know if I'm eating too many calories or not drinking enough Water. Does anyone know what the recommended calorie intake is at this point I don't see the dietician until the 15th.

kyteachjules · December 31, 2007

You may not be eating enough calories and be in starvation mode.

kimlparker · December 31, 2007

I switched to full liquids as planned this week and am consuming approx. 550 calories and am walking a mile and a half a day I'm now at a stand still I started at 283 the morning of my surgery and 18 days post I'm at 265 I don't know if I'm eating too many calories or not drinking enough Water. Does anyone know what the recommended calorie intake is at this point I don't see the dietician until the 15th.

I think we are supposed to be in the 1,000 calories per day range.:scared:

HeavyHeartland · January 1, 2008

My doctor said no caffiene so no more for me. Starbucks does have a caffiene-free latte and you can get about five different sugar-free flavors as well (cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, etc.) I miss caffiene a little but I don't miss being fat (or as fat as I was.)

cnukaya · January 1, 2008

Re: gas, I was told if you lay with your feet higher, the gas can move back to the stomach area where there's more romm for it and less pain.

nc_longhorn · January 2, 2008

I actually was so dizzy for the first five days that I went to see my surgeon on the sixth day. She ran a bunch of tests and said it looked like caffeine withdrawel. She said I could have a little if I go easy. I'm an unsweetened ice tea drinker, so I just went back to it. I've been great ever since.

Good luck to you!