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Topic: RE: How do you get your fluids in?
I'm actually okay just before or a little after, but its funny since its not a rule for ds. I guess whatever works, huh? ! Emily
Topic: RE: How do you get your fluids in?
Yes, drinking 64 oz is sometimes hard to do, especially if you are used to drnking 16oz at once like i was, since going back to work, I'm finding this a little difficult, I asked the nutritionist for suggestions and she suggested that I drink 1 cup (8 oz) in an hour this includes the protien drink too! As for eating and drinking at the same time, I was told very clearly by the dr, nutritionist and rn Not to drink 1/2 hr before and 1/2 hr after eating or I would be hurting. this might help you too!
hope this helps!
cathorn
Topic: RE: 1st Post-Op Check-Up 18 days =18 pounds
Congrats on the weight loss. Sorry to hear about the infection. Hopefully things will get bettr from here.
Topic: RE: just home from hospital... gas!!!
Melons778 
Ohhhhh yes the gas is the worst. It's painful especially to walk but I had to force myself to walk because everyone kept saying it would help! IT DID HELP! I would burp and most importantly I would fart. It's hard I know! Just do as much as you can. Good luck! Glad your home
Melons778 
Topic: RE: How do you get your fluids in?
Kim
HW 315 /CW 152/ GW 148
I'm not having any trouble with liquids - the crystal lite goes down just fine and I can usually get in 60-70 oz a day, in combo with straigh****er.
My issue is with protein. What I liked before surgery is barely tolerable now. I knew that was a possibility, but shocked that it actually happened to me.
I find that I like my protein drinks warm, so that's helping. I am now experimenting with mixing 2 different flavors to jazz it up a bit. Got 60 grams day before yesterday, got up to 70 yesterday, trying for 90 grams today !
My issue is with protein. What I liked before surgery is barely tolerable now. I knew that was a possibility, but shocked that it actually happened to me.
I find that I like my protein drinks warm, so that's helping. I am now experimenting with mixing 2 different flavors to jazz it up a bit. Got 60 grams day before yesterday, got up to 70 yesterday, trying for 90 grams today !
Kim
HW 315 /CW 152/ GW 148
Topic: RE: just home from hospital... gas!!!
Kim
HW 315 /CW 152/ GW 148
I agree with Mama... walk walk walk is the only way to get the gas bubbles moving around. My surgeon said GasX strips were fine to take right away.
Also sleeing elevated helps, too.
Also sleeing elevated helps, too.
Kim
HW 315 /CW 152/ GW 148
Topic: RE: How do you get your fluids in?
Emily,
You are not alone my friend! It seems that no matter how much I drink I never get enough in; most days I barely drink 32oz. However, I do find that I drink more when the liquids are icy cold, so I freeze my Cristal Light and shakes just enough to make them slushy!
Sugar Free Jello and soup broth counts as liquids. Sugar Free ice pops are an easy way to get some liquid; the ones I buy are 1.5oz each but every ounce counts!
You are not alone my friend! It seems that no matter how much I drink I never get enough in; most days I barely drink 32oz. However, I do find that I drink more when the liquids are icy cold, so I freeze my Cristal Light and shakes just enough to make them slushy!
Sugar Free Jello and soup broth counts as liquids. Sugar Free ice pops are an easy way to get some liquid; the ones I buy are 1.5oz each but every ounce counts!
~Starting Weight: 261 lbs~~Pre-Op Weight: 241 lbs~
~Current Weight: 155 lbs~
"Just when the Caterpillar thought her life was over, She began to fly..."
Topic: RE: Today is the first day of soft and pureed foods!!
its great being able to eat again isnt it!!!
i havent pureed anything either... just chewing chewing chewing (i never thought id chew so much in my life lol).
chilis great, and tuna... ive also had fish and scallops and my pouch hasnt had any issues. well except with milk but aside from that foods are going good!!!
i havent pureed anything either... just chewing chewing chewing (i never thought id chew so much in my life lol).
chilis great, and tuna... ive also had fish and scallops and my pouch hasnt had any issues. well except with milk but aside from that foods are going good!!!
Topic: RE: How do you get your fluids in?
i am right there with you girl. im having a rough time getting the liquid in as well....
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