Capt_Kirk
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
So... my first NSV? - So... I'm 2 weeks post-op today. I had ordered a few things from Under Armour.. and anyone who has products from them, knows they dont' tailor to those of us in the excessive siz...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
So confused... nauseated on protein shakes outa no - So, following surgery, I had no issues with my protein shakes. I was able to get 3 in a day, no issue. It's now almost 2 weeks post op, and the last 3 days, the second I take a ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
omg dry heaving and pain outa nowhere - So, I made a thread about some stomach pain this morning... almost like lead in there. The pain kind of increased throughout the day, and culminated in me dry heaving after drink...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Odd Pain - I've got an odd pain today in the middle of my chest, near where I'm assuming my stomach is. When I sit down I don't feel any discomfort. When I stand, it feels like there's a c...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
NSAID Guidance - Just curious where most of you are getting your advice on using NSAID's post-op? Oddly enough my doc put me on Meloxicam immediately post op... it's an NSAID anti-inflammatory. ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Drank too much too fast - So...I'm just under one week post OP and I've been doing really well with Protein and liquids. This morning I wasn't paying attention and consumed to much of my protein shake too ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Last question for awhile, I promise ! - What is the target calorie for immediate postops ? I'm at 750 with just three shakes. 90g protein.
My nutritionist only gives target protein guidelines.
Thanks
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
How much fluids/protein?? - So, here's my problem, if you wanna call it as such... I'm having no issue getting lots of fluids down. My primary concern is that my nut's diet said 2oz an hour for protein and ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Feel great! - Getting discharged in a few hours and now thzt my drain from hell is now removed, I feel awesome. having no isses with protein or water. Question though.... they told me yo limi...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
I survived!! - The pain from the surgery isnt bad but the hernia stitches hurt bad and my drain feels like a knife stuck in me....waiting to do the swallow test in a few hours yhen i can have so...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Today is the day.... - Sitting in the room where they take your vitals and get buck naked. Nothing else to do to calm my nerves except surf the forums.
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow - Excited, but not enjoying the clear liquid diet :-\
I'm actually not terribly anxious or nevous... just sort of excited.
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Surgery Tomorrow - Well, the day is here tomorrow... nervous/anxious, etc.
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Emend - Was anyone given an Emend pill prior to surgery? Doctor prescribed me one pill to take prior to surgery to elleviate nausea. Wife just picked it up from the pharmacy, and we hav...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
I'm new here :) Couple Quick Questions - So, I'm getting the RNY next week (tuesday 6/12), and I'm super excited. A little backstory, I am prior miliary, and was discharged in 2006. At my lowest, I was at 178 and in gr...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Protein Shake Ice Cream - Questions - Some of the recipes I found linked on this site included recipes for ice cream using protein powder and 1 cup of milk. The recipes required 2 scoops of Protein Powder. My questi...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
From skeptic to believer on greek yogurt - Started my preop diet today and was craving a dessert option. normally have popcorn with butter but i cant afford the carbs. Tried some fat free greek yogurt with a 1/4 packet o...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Pre-Op Diet - So, met with the doctor yesterday for my consent signing and got my pre-op diet. I thought it was going to be mainly protein shakes. In fact, it's not at all. 2 weeks of high p...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Random Anxious/Excited Post - So, today is my last appointment prior to surgery (on the 12th next month). I'm meeting for my pre-op paperwork, consent signing and testing.
Overall I'm really excited about ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Calcium Supplements Raise Heart Attack Risk - http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-05-22/calcium-supplements-bones-heart-attack/55174526/1
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Using a straw? - Most of the documentation I have from my doctor says to avoid using a straw to imbibe beverages, but does not explain why... thoughts?
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Excited and Concerned at the same time - So.. I just received my surgery date a few days ago (12th of June)... super excited for that!! I also just found out today that I've been selected to be a conference speaker for ...
Capt_Kirk posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Talk to be about carbonation - Just joined the board and had a question about carbonation. I will be having my surgery in about 3 weeks. Can we ever have carbonated beverages again? The reason I ask is, I am...
