Four Days Post Surgery ... uncomfortable, overwhelmed....
I am four days post RNY. I have had huge bouts of pain from eating since moved to pureed foods. I can't seem to choose an amount that doesn't give me discomfort. Sometimes it ends up extremely painful.
My only goal today is get to in basic meds, 16 oz. Fluid and some protein (maybe 30 grams, although I know the minimum goal is 65. Only 3 meals today.
I ate 2/3 of an ounce of oatmeal with PB2 & milk for breakfast over 25 minutes, and am taking about 15 minutes per glass of water.
Thoughts, suggestions?
I KNOW that learning how to take in liquids and foods without causing pain is my goal. UGHHHHHH!!!!!!
HELP!!!
If you're having a lot of pain on pureed foods, I'd stick to full liquids for a few more days.
I'm wondering why your goal is only 16 oz of fluid? That's not nearly enough. And if you can get in a glass of water in just 15 minutes, then why can't you get in more than two glasses?
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Many surgeons have patients eating pureed food before they leave the hospital.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I've noticed that all programs are different. Mine wanted me moved to pureed foods before I left the hospital...a disaster! Such pain I stayed another night.
Now I'm kind of back to mostly LIQUIDS +, like protein shakes, some cucumber water, soups (with added protein) and I'm gonna try pudding. BABY STEPS. Thanks for your comments!
You will work up to the protein... fluid is more important... 15 minutes a glass of water is actually good. Eat very small amounts 2-3 bites at a time. Drink a protein shake as liquid, premier protein has 30g in each serving. Good Luck!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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Hi there! I just had a VSG on Monday. My surgeon has me on the full liquid diet for 12 days (so I start pureed foods on the 15th.) For me, I still get weird pains in my stomach when I drink anything, but I try to stretch a little after and they go away. Right now, I would focus on getting your fluids in. Dehydration is not fun. Good luck and welcome to the losers bench!