johnedezz

Can I drink coffee with non dairy creamer after surgery?

Can I drink decaffinated tea?

What kind of food should I have at my house when I get home from surgery?

What do you do if you're not hungry but you just feel your need to eat?

How soon after surgery did you start drinking the protein shakes?

Do you eat 3 scheduled meals per day or do you have to eat more often?

Does anyone drink propel fitness water and keep it down...should I stay away from it?

Christina

You can drink coffee if you like it. I personally don't drink coffee so I don't know what effect it has on you. Just make sure that the creamer doesn't have sugar in it.

You can definitely have decaf tea, they actually give it to you in the hospital so it's good to go. I now use regular tea myself.

As far as what types of foods to have at home... I'd say sugar free popsickles for sure, sugar free jello and some broth. Just don't stock up because you won't eat that much. If you want to get creamed soups now so you have them too it's ok but don't get too many of them, you won't use them.

You won't be hungry for a long time after surgery.. most likely. I still rarely get hungry, but that's me. Your first week just push fluids, you won't get any nutrition in that week anyway, but make sure you don't get dehydrated.

You can start the protein shakes when you are on the creamed soups phase. Also don't stock up on that stuff you may not like the ones you pick.. But if you get the mix at Costco or GNC and you don't like it, save the receipt because you can return for a full refund.

In the beginning I think you are allowed 5 small portions throughout the day and after 3 months you go down to 2??? Can't really remember... but I didn't even eat 3 meals a day until about 2 weeks ago or so. And I am 5 months out. I just couldn't take in that much. I had no appetite.

I have had propel and didn't throw it up.. but I rarely drink it because it is empty calories.. I think I had it twice.

Hope this helps. good luck to you.. take care and hope you have a safe and speedy recovery.

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

Blueyz

I had 3 small meals a day since I was not able to eat much and now Dr. Callery has placed me on 2 nutritious snacks in between because I need the nutrients. I just find it very difficult to eat, so it is a real challenge for me. I know everyone is different and many of my friends did the 5 small meals in the beginning and graduated to 3 later around 6 weeks. As for the Propel, I love it and it helps me get in more fluids because of the taste. I alternate that in between water. I like Crystal Light, too and that will be handy for you to have right after surgery. I wish you luck. All of Christina's answers to your questions are great..I second what she says!

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

johnedezz

Thanks for the response. As I get prepared for surgery my mind is raising thinking of all the things I need to get done before tomorrow...my surgery date.

I am anxious to join all of you on the other side........

TabFox

I drink both hot, and iced tea. I try to drink the herbal, or green tea. I did and still do sometimes drink Propel. It's never made me sick. Also, sometimes I'll fix some ice water, squeeze a few slices of lemon and add a pack of Splenda. Tastes just like lemonade. I also drink a few cups of skim-milk. I really didn't like any of the pre-mixed protein drinks, so I make my own now with soy protein powder. I didn't "eat" any broth when I came home from the hospital, but I lived on yogurt. Just be careful of any chunks of fruit in it. Make sure you watch the sugar content of yogurt, though. Some have 40+ grams of sugar!!! Try the Carb Countdown yogurt. It tastes great and has lots of protein. Crystal Light and Sugar Free Kool-Aid are good, too. I could also eat oatmeal, but still cannot do cream of wheat or grits. Your belly will let you know what it will tolerate, trust me! Sometimes, you can eat something one day and do fine...and the next day it will make you sick. Our bellies can be tempermental at times.
Get some good vitamins...not the off-brand chemical stuff. Go to a natural food store and get some.
I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but I was able to get in more liquid if I drank through a straw instead of just drinking from a glass. Remember to sip. If you gulp...it hurts.
Good luck and we'll see you on the losing side!!!

Tabitha (in Virginia)
Open 5/26/04
321/241/???

Blueyz

Another great smooth yogurt is Carb control by Dannon. I love them and they make them in smaller sizes (4 oz.) so I don't waste as much. It is low carb with higher protein (12 g).

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

johnedezz

I have a little over 3 hours before I go to the hospital. I am Dr. Callery's number 2 tomorrow. I think I will go grocery shopping to get some food for when I get home. The refrierator is pretty bare which is a good thing and now to bring in the new me...... I can't believe it's finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blueyz

I was Dr. Callery's 2nd case, too. You will be on the other side sooner than you think. Good luck and let us know when you get home how everything went. Take Care

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

sandi

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Sandi
7/13/04
open RNY by Dr. Callery
And the roller coaster ride has begun!

~Starting/current/goal~
~422/208/180~

Starting BMI 68.1~ current BMI 33.6

Weight loss as of today - 214 pounds -
Double Century Club... I HAVE ARRIVED!!!

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*Progress~not perfection*

johnedezz

I made it.....got home this afternoon in one piece. I spent an extra day in intensive care due to high blood pressure and high sugar but they knocked it down. I still hurt like h.ll but I will survive, I'ts great to be on the other side.

My wife stayed with me the entire time and was a saint. She was my quarterback in the big game. I highly recommend the buddy system, It works very well.

The care was great, the people were caring. Oh that catheter......that was an unatural event. I just had one shift of nurses that couldn't find there a.s from a hole in the ground...problems with the bed and getting a fan. Talked with the Director of Nursing today for about 30 minutes and told them about the need of bariatric patients and the service we demand from them. I want future patients to not have the stupid problem that I did. All in all I am doing well.

It's great not being hungry!!!!