Question:
Whta should I have at home for first week post open RNY foodwise...?
I am having open RNY on 7/30..what sorts of things to eat should I have at home before I go to the hospital? How about vitamins and calcium? things to drink? — Lisa P. (posted on July 10, 1999)
July 10, 1999
hi Lisa
When you get home and are on a clear liquid diet you should have sugar free
jello, clear broth, tea, cream of wheat or oatmeal. If you are on a pureed
diet when you are released than you can have just about anything that is
creamy like baby food. You don't really have to buy babyfood just have
soft foods like boiled veggies that are very soft and chew chew chew. If
your pouch will be banded, remember that the opening will be the size of a
dime and since you are still going to be swollen it will be even smaller.
George
— George A.
July 10, 1999
What did your doctor tell you? I would definitely do whatever he told me.
All our needs are different and each doctor does things so differently
based
on our individual needs so I would stick to his advice.
Good luck to you
— Peggy W.
July 10, 1999
Crystal Light, sugar free popsicles & jello, V-8, high protein
supplement, no milk or sugar, broth... The vitamins you need depend on
which procdure you had. If you successfully avoid milk, you'll need
calcium. You can get it in MANY forms.
— vitalady
July 10, 1999
I just got back from the market myself, and my doctor actually
provided us with a grocery list..here is what I purchased, oh yeah
my surgery is 7-14. Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast, Ultimate
Protein System (powder)40grams. Sugar Free Jello, sugar free pudding mix
sugar free popsicles & fudgsicles, low fat cottage cheese, chicken
broth,
chicken noodle soup, B12 sublingual tabs, Bugs Bunny Complete sugar free
chewables, and a case of small bottles of Poland Spring Water. Just in
case
I am out walking, & Crystal Light, many different flavors, because
I am not sure which I will like. Hope that was helpful...
— lee ann S.
July 10, 1999
Anything you can put through a strainer. I did lots of
mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, soup, and yogurt. As far
as what to drink - water, water and more water.
— dboat
July 11, 1999
The first week following surgery you drink only liquids, water,juices,cut
i/2 with water, broth, etc. no sugar or dairy prducts. The next 4 weeks are
soft foods, cottage cheese, I even used baby foods, remember no sugar or
dairy products they will sabatoge your weight loss. Your doctor will give
you the specifics.
— Anna D.
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