Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Elmbrook Group Dietitian Meeting #1

My meeting on Monday was a group meeting to learn the basic info about what kind of diet to expect before and after surgery.  This was the meeting I have been waiting for. 

What I learned:
* I will have to schedule another appointment once I learn my surgery date to learn the liquid diet directions
* I need to be taking a children's chewable vitamin in the morning and evening
* I will be on a liquid diet for one week before surgery
* 2 days before surgery I will be on a clear liquid diet
* First 3 days after surgery-- clear liquids
* 2 1/2 weeks after surgery--liquid diet
* 1 week of puree (oh yuck!)
* then onto low fat, high protien foods for life :)

Like I said in my last post--- I CAN DO IT!!!

I tried the protien powder yesterday and found it to be grainy... not sure if I didn't mix it well enough or that is just the texture.  I will try it again later and see if I can mix it up better..... fingers crossed otherwise I will need to buy a different brand.

Now I just have one more appointment tomorrow at 2pm.  Fingers crossed the Phsyc evaluation goes well.  And NO I WON'T CRY!!!!  I am such a wimp when it comes to anything emtional.... but I will keep it together. 

I am excited to be nearing the end :)

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