4 Days Post Op

Hey Kim - If you have any Unjury powder, I have had no trouble getting protein by mouth by mixing the Unjury in puddings and cream of wheat and cream of chicken soup.  I use the g-tube for extra calories if i'm no where near 800 - and i also dump water in it to help with hydration.  Plus popsicles count as liquid too!  Tho- maybe 2 oz  per popsicle. 

I dont necessarily have Unjury, I do have some Lean for Life variety pack that has some chicken soup and pudding in it...I bought a bunch of sample stuff pre-op so that I would have it on hand to try to see if I liked it.  Am I trying to get in 800 calories a day now?

oh - I don't know - when I went for my post op, Kevin wanted me to use my g-tube (i wasn't) so I could get close to 800 calories - I was only getting about 400 if that... so ask him at your post op - everyone may be different.

Cool, thanks!  I go to my first week follow up on Monday and will ask him then.  I guess that I should really be writing down what I am eating then.  I eat almost the same thing everyday, so that really wont be to hard to do.

Welcome Kim I too am Dr Jawads patient and I know its hard in the beginning but before you know it the G tube will be out and you will be on your way to health happiness and be pleased with your results. Keep up the good work, go easy in the beginning and go easy on the carbs and remember no sugar.good luck Carole

Thank you Carole, What a wonderful amount of support you all are.  You guys are awesome.   Yeah,  I am now "scared to death" of sugar!  LOL!  I have pretty much always been a SF eater when it comes to sweets, my problem was always with carbs!!!  I am married to a Missouri boy and they have breakfast, lunch and dinner deep fried with gravy!!  HAHA.  I think I have my husband addicted to the SF Cream sicles and Fudgesicles.

Can all or one of Dr.Jawad - Post-Opters - Please send me the Post Op Menu Plan si that I may understand further what your all doing/going through. Either by Posting her, PM or email me at [email protected] Using a G-Tube to get nutrition in is new to me. Thank You, Mike

Hi Mike, I just emailed you a break down from the paperwork that I have.  I forgot to mention that we are told to utilize the G tube for supplementation.  I have personally been told by both Dr. J and Kevin that I can use the G Tube for the protein shakes and extra water.  I hope that will help you.

Question I'm new to this and I am on  my way to having the sugery. may i ask is this a NG tube? If not what is it. thanks

No, what I am referring to is the G Tube that is in my belly.  It is a drain tube that I flush 3 times a day and also add my protein and pills into.  It is just a rubber tube with a stopper in it that is running into my old stomach.  I hope this helps.