My Post-Op Eating Program

Nov 11, 2009

I had a Laproscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass which envolves 5 small incisions. Although my outer stomach didn't look too bad, my inner stomach hurt alot for a week and a half after the surgery. I was given liquid Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5mg/500mg/15ml for the pain athome pain management...It works wonders!

1st. Week...I'm on a Clear Liquid Diet of Water, Crystal Light, Tea, 100% All Natural Apple or White Grape Juices deluted 50/50 with Water, Sugar Free Popsicles, Sugar Free Jello, Clear Broths.

2nd. & 3rd. Weeks...I'm on a Full Liquid Diet of continuing the Clear Liquid Diet as well as Liquid Protein Supplement, Sugar Free Soy Chocolate Milk & Hot Chocolate, Sugar Free/Fat Free Fudge Pops, Blended and strained Soups, 2 Weeks out...Lost 28 lbs!

4th. Week...Pureed Foods, Blended Soups, Mashed Yams/Sweet Potatoes, Cream of Wheat, Apple Sauce, Greek Yogurt, Sugar Free/Fat Free Pudding, Soft Scrambled Egg, ...and YES, Baby Food.

5th. Week...Soft Foods, Canned meats (rinsed well), Tuna in can or Packet, All veggies cooked until very tender. Fat Free/Low Fat Soft Chesses like Cottage Cheese, Peanut Butter and other Nut Butters (blended with a little soy milk), Softened Canned Beans (rised throughly).

6th. Week...Solid Foods! Eating very slowly with very very small bites.

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Scheduling of My Doctor's, Counselors, Tests & Follow-Up's!

Feb 25, 2009

March 19, 2009 at 1:30...WLS Doctor Glenn M Ihde.
March 19, 2009 at 2:30...LabCorp for blood Work.
March 31, 2009 at 10:15...Cardiologist David M. Slife.

April 2, 2009 at 9:00...Bariatric Counselor Merrill Littleberry.
April 2, 2009 at 10:00...Nutrition Counselor Lisa Badolato.
April 6, 2009 at 9:45...EDG w/Poss bx by: Dr. Glenn M. Ihde.
April 7, 2009 at 8:00...Nucular Chemical Heart Stress Test by: Dr. Slife.
April 13, 2009 at 12:30...Left Heart Catherization by: Dr. David M. Slife.
April 15, 2009 at 3:30...Follow-Up to the Left Heart Catherization.
April 17, 2009 at 9:30...Pre-Op to the Colonoscopy
April 20, 2009 at 7:15...Colonoscopy with Dr. Glenn Ihde
May 6, 2009 at 1:30...Nutrition Counselor Lisa Badolato.
May 14, 2009 at 9:00...Bariatric Counselor Merrill Littleberry.
No Appointments for June, due to a mix up in my insurance.
July 1, 2009 at 1:30...Nutrition Counselor Lisa Badolato.
July 9, 2009 at 8:00...Bariatric Counselor Merrill Littleberry.
August 5, 2009 at 1:30...Nutrition Counselor Lisa Badolato.
August 13, 2009...Bariatric Counselor Merrill Littleberry.
September 10, 2009 at 7:30...MIBU Seminar
October 20, 2009 at 1:30...I pick-up my Surgery Pack
October 28, 2009 at 7:15...My surgery Date!!! 284 lbs.
November 10, 2009 at 2:15...Post Op, 2 Weeks Follow-Up 256 lbs. Lost 28 lbs!
December 8, 2009 at 2:15...6 Weeks Follow-Up 250 lbs. Lost 34 lbs!
February 2, 2010 at 1:30...9 Weeks Follow-Up 229 lbs. Lost 55 lbs!
May 4, 2010 at 1:30...6 Month Follow-Up 204 lbs. Lost 80 lbs!
August 5, 2010 at:45...9 Month Follow-Up 188 lbs. Lost 96 lbs!
October 28, 2010 at 11:00...1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Follow-Up! 172 lbs. Lost 112!

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