Almost 3 wks Post Op HELP - ThinnerTimes

Thankful Butterfly · 07-06-2008, 05:18 PM

Hello everyone out there in TT world... I need so help. My situation is that I first need to know how much protein should I be getting in on any given day. Currently I take in about 42 at the absolutely lowest and normally around 64... but is this enough? I'm constantly tired and feel like I should be feeling a lot better then I am. I'm still in a lot of pain due to the stupind hernia repair.. it really did a number on me.. but I'm working through that. I drink water only, and some times a few glasses of milk with my calicum chew. I don't go back to the doc's until the 14th so I figured I'd ask you guys.. the real live experts. I knew I was in for the long haul when I decided on this surgery.. but I just want to feel somewhat healthy after 3 weeks. I have three lil girls who need their mommy and I feel like everytime they need me.. I need to rest.. so any advice you can offer up would be greatly appreciated!

izanmanyzanz · 07-06-2008, 05:26 PM

It will take some time to heal girl. You will make it, and if still feeling bad at your appt ask. your protein sounds really good, as my nut said at 1 month out to be concerned about your fluids. she said around 30 to 40 at a month out was good. Are you taking your vitamins? If not try your best to get them in, especially your iron and b12 and b1. I hope you feel better.

LyndasRoom · 07-06-2008, 05:33 PM

Sweetie, your body is taking up a lot of energy to HEAL. Do the best you can with your fluids, your protein, and never, never skip your vitamins...

Sue0609 · 07-06-2008, 06:13 PM

My surgeon's guidelines is 50-70 grams per day for women.

fisher1000 · 07-06-2008, 07:42 PM

Sarah,

I don't know if Dr. Posner gave you a handout about how your diet would work and what your needs would be, but here is the one from my doctor if you think it would help!

http://www.synergybariatrics.com/lib...tion_guide.pdf

-Mike

Thankful Butterfly · 07-06-2008, 08:25 PM

I just read that link you posted. It goes along with a lot of what doctor Posner and my NUT have advised me. But all of my paperwork says AT LEAST 50 grams of protien. So I was just curious what a good amount was. I know that all doctors are different and I could tell just by going over your guidelines from mine. I wasn't allowed to have anything but fluids for awhile. where you were allowed a lot sooner.. but now that I'm almost 3 weeks out I'm allowed to have some foods that you weren't advised to eat until after 4 weeks.... So you see why I come to the experts for suggestions. I really appreciate your list and have saved the link to my favorites.
Thanks