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melanie L.’s Posts

Topic: RE: MY NUT SAID...

I had my surgery on a Monday, while in hospital only liquids. When I was released Wednesday they switched to full liquids, whi*****luded yogurt, and some cream soups. I was on that for 3 full weeks. when I saw the Nutritinst on week 3 she said I can switch to mushies. My first taste of mushie food was wendys chili w/ cheese. I think I ate 4 spoonfuls and was full.


 
Topic: RE: What is a good protein drink?
Rtd lean body.. also EAS is good too.

 
Topic: RE: Wendys Chili
wendys chili w/ cheese was the first solid food i ate. I went to see the nutritionist(4 weeks out) and she said I can start on soft solids and thats where i  headed, wendys...

 
Topic: RE: Heartburn
So I am now 2 yrs out, getting heartburn all of the sudden. Any ideas why.

 
Topic: RE: How soon did you go back to work?

I work as a cashier in Target. The Dr told me to take 10 days off, his PA told me 2 weeks, I took 3 weeks off. The day I was released from the hospital that night I was walking around Target, the next day I was walking around a mall near me. I could of went back to work after 10 days. Thankfully my recovery was quick. I had the morphine pump from the time I was in the recovery room till the day I left. Had surgery on a monday, used the pump like crazy. Tuesday morning I sneezed, used the pump and that was it. i was released the next day, Wednesday afternoon. When I did go back to work, They gave me a chair which I didnt use, I told them I cant lift anything heavy, no problem there. I told my guest to leave heavy things in the cart and scanned them w/ the gun, I didnt make the bags too heavy, and for the bags that were heavy I told the guest I just had surgery can they take it. Many were shocked I went back to work so soon, my response, the bills need to be paid... 


 
Topic: RE: Surgery on Monday--any last minutes tips or hints?
wow, I remember when I posted the same thing. Feb 1st will be 2 yrs I had my surgery. My list of what i took and actually used was, my cell phone and charger, chap stick, toothbrush and tooth paste, brush, pony holder, clothes to go home in. I didnt bring pjs, they gave me 2 gowns, u wear one in front, one in back. I wore the slipper socks they gave me. after my surgery I got my room about 1pm. I pretty much slept till 10 pm that night, on and off. they got me out at 10, but its hard to walk w/ a im pole and a cath coming out of u. They wanted to make sure I was passing enough fluid. The next morning they took out the cath, though I still had the iv. They sent me for a gi to make sure no leaks, and omfg, the stuff was bad, I wanted to puke. No leaks, I got sugar free jello, and ice chips and tea and I dont remember what else. Pretty much ate sf jello and ice chips. I had a good experience, no issues, and would do it again in a heartbeat, only thing is I wouldnt of waited as long as I did to decide to do it...Any questions feel free to ask..

 
Topic: RE: Just can't eat enough!
In the beginning I also drank my protein. Even now 2 years out I sometimes dont eat enough that I have to drink protein.  I like leanbody by labrada. Its like 25 grams and about 200 calories.

 
Topic: RE: Is this head hunger?
Im 2 years out and still have food issues. I actually will take my tablet w/ me which I have electronic books on and read them while I eat. Hubby gets pissed at me for it, but gets more pissed if I eat too fast and Im done and hes still eatting. the reading actually helps me eat slower.  I also ask for a container when my food comes, so I can put half away and know when to stop, other wise I will sometimes want to still eat, then Im in pain.

 
Topic: RE: Traveling advice!
I had my surgery on a monday, was released on a wednesday. that Friday we drove to Pa, its abput 2 hrs from where I live. I made sure I had my protein shakes w/ me, and my crystal light. we did stop once cuz hubby was hungry. but I had no issues at all w/ the drive. had lots of leg room so I was able to move my legs.

 
Topic: RE: lactose intolerant
Im lactose intolerant too now. Though it didnt happen till I was about 6-8 months out from surgery. I can drink rtd protein shakes, but If I make something w/ milk, 10 minutes later Im in the bathroom. I now carry the lactate pills (targets brand) so If I drink milk I take one. Now If I cant goto the bathroom, I will also drink milk and that helps too.

 
Topic: RE: Dissolving Stitches?
No help here, My Dr used glue. or what ever its called. when I left they put steri strips over it and I left those till they fell off on their own...

 
Topic: RE: Can't eat more than 1 oz..
1oz sounds right. I was on full liquids for 3 weeks. My first real mushy food was wendys chili w/ cheese. I think I ate 4 small spoonfulls and I was full. As for fluids, I got a timer, set it for 15 min sipped, set for 15 min sipped, well u get the idea. In the beginning it is hard to get all ur fluids and protein in, but dont worry u will get there...

 
Topic: RE: HELP Food Ques. for Newbie
Sry cant help you, they didnt start me on mushie foods till I was about 2 1/2 weeks out.  for the first 2 weeks I had liquids, soup, greek yogurt and sf pops, that was it. but my first real mushie food was wendys chili w/ cheese. I think I ate 4 spponfuls and was good..

 
Topic: RE: Iron and Calcium
Also when you take iron you should take Vit C w/ it. helps it absorb better..

 
Topic: RE: Pathetic, but I need ideas for getting my fluids in...
Have u also tried to time ur sips to every 15 minutes. that was a big help to me in the beginning. I set my cell for 15 minutes and everytime it beeped i sipped, reset it, beep  then sipped.

 
Topic: RE: Weight Loss and Aging
Im sry I cant answer that just wanted to post my experience. Im now told I look younger since i lost the weight,,

 
Topic: RE: Ugh.. Constipated All The Time
well Im now lactose intolerent, so all I need is a 8 oz glass of milk and w/ in 15 minutes.. It works for me. though I can eat cheese and yogurt w/ out issues...

 
Topic: RE: What are the details of just a sleeve?
I had type 2.. My a1c was 7 or 8, now its a 4.9 and my fasting sugars use to be 200-300 and now its around 90...I also used to be on metfomin 500mg 2 times a day, then they upped it to 1,000mgs  2 times a day. I havent taken a pill since 2 days before my surgery...

 
Topic: RE: Don't ever trust a menu.
I would of sent it back

 
Topic: RE: how much water should i be drinking?!?!
I was gonna say the same thing w/ the timer.. Thats what I did in the beginning.. I still sometimes do it when Im home, though I can drink more then 2ozs at a time, lol. Only reason is because for some reason when Im home I dont drink as much as w
hen Im at work. I can drink 64ozs at work, and Im lucky if I can get in 20 at home. so the timer helps me remember to drink..

 
Topic: RE: what other equiptment do I need...
I used a timer in the  beginning to time my sips. I would take a sip or 2, set the time for 15 min, take a sip or 2 set for 15 min etc. If I didnt do this I wouldnt of gotten enough liquid in at all..

 
Topic: RE: Just Testing my phone
i can see the post, so it works fine. I also used my phone too..

 
Topic: RE: Water Intake
Not sure how much I drank in the beginning. what i did was have a timer.. I would take a sip or 2 then set the timer for 15 min, took another sip or 2, set the timer for 15 min, etc. Now I can drink at least 64 plus ozs a day, for some reason if Im at work I will usually drink more then that, no idea why..

 
Topic: RE: drinking after surgery
to be honest I dont remember how long it took me to drink in the beginning. what I did was have a timer, set it for 15 minutes, take a sip or 2, set for 15 min sip or two. u get the pic.