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Post by Avonlea on Jan 19, 2012 22:26:05 GMT -5
I'm one-week post-op. I have lost a hairs-breadth under 14 lbs.  I'm sure you all know that prior to this, that sort of loss would have been nearly impossible. I feel good. I'm still sore, still tired, and I take naps. I still use pain meds, but only as-needed. I cut back on the treadmill after pulling a muscle earlier this week but hope to add that back later this week. Today was my highest food intake day, including protein drinks, and when I totaled up the protein grams, I was barely 40. It's incredible. I thought I was consuming a huge amount of protein. It is kind of mind-blowing, the idea of consuming nearly twice as much protein. I added my vitamins to my diet today, and I was able to swallow them, so we'll see how that goes. So far so good! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 7:43:30 GMT -5
the most important thing is still fluids - are you getting in enough of those? then worry about protein! luckily you can get both easily in many products, like Syntrax Nectars.
glad you are feeling so well!
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Post by pktwatch on Jan 20, 2012 10:10:36 GMT -5
Are you getting in enough fluids? It sounds like you are doing good.
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Post by Avonlea on Jan 20, 2012 12:30:41 GMT -5
I am doing great on fluids. I like to drink water/iced tea and I sipped constantly pre-surgery, so this isn't a big change for me. I easily get 50-60 fl oz/day.
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Post by bigcoop on Jan 20, 2012 13:30:07 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work
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Post by California Poppy on Jan 20, 2012 14:35:29 GMT -5
Happy to hear you're doing so well. At one week out there was no way could have taken vitamins; it was well into the third week before my new stomach would tolerate any pills besides Prilosec and Gas-X!
I second MPM's Syntrax Nectars suggestion; they mix with water and are the least objectionable protein drinks (IMO).
I know you've seen it before, but sip, sip, sip, walk, and nap!
Again, congratulations on doing so well!
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Post by roseselene on Jan 20, 2012 19:44:37 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are progressing well! I was still struggling at that time. Its funny how everyone's experiences are so different.
Amy
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Post by loulou7 on Jan 20, 2012 21:54:36 GMT -5
Good for you on all the liquids. I really struggled with getting liquids in - water made me nauseous and the only thing that went down easily was coffee. And I was a huge tea drinker before surgery - after surgery I lost my taste for it. I'm just now getting to the point where I can drink tea again.
14 pounds is great for your first week.
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Post by rixiebike on Jan 21, 2012 8:05:43 GMT -5
Getting in the liquids and proteins seems to be 3/4 the battle. Awesome on the liquids
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Post by michellemj on Jan 21, 2012 8:27:22 GMT -5
Great job! Esp. on the liquids. and it just gets easier from here on out.
(and there's no need for the treadmill this early. While admirable, wait another week or so. Just take walks around the house or outside. Muscle pulls are horrid!)
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Post by Carolyn H. on Jan 21, 2012 10:15:17 GMT -5
Congratulations! Keep up the good work, and you'll continue to do great!
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Post by pattipop on Jan 21, 2012 18:31:29 GMT -5
Just keeping hydrating your body and walking.
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Post by Avonlea on Jan 21, 2012 23:43:12 GMT -5
I walked 1/2 a mile on the treadmill today, cautiously, and no muscle ache, which was really nice.
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I'm sure you all know that prior to this, that sort of loss would have been nearly impossible. 
