Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hi everyone! I am one month post-op and have a few questions. I know it differs from patient to patient but I was wondering how soups work. I was told not to eat and drink at the same time after surgery. In fact, I was told to drink a lot before I eat, wait 15-30 minutes, eat, and then wait again before drinking. If this is the case, how does soup work? Also, can anyone recommend a good protein bar that doesn't leave that yucky aftertaste? And finally, in terms of exercise, how long do I have to wait before I begin any ab exercises or weight training? Please advise away everyone... Thanks, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hi Joanie, When it comes to soup, I've been told that soups are considered " Full Liquids " . This means that it's counted as a liquid towards your daily oz (counted as both food and liquids). However, depending upon what soup you have (I have the 's Tomato soup) it depends on it's contents for protein/sugar/carb's. Not sure I'm helping you here, but this is what I've been told to do. When it comes to eating I've been told to not drink 15 minutes before eating solids and wait 15 minutes afterwards before resuming drinking for my fluids. My nutritionist says if I wait 30 minutes before and after, there wouldn't be enough time in the day to get my liquids in 64oz. As for protein bars, I don't use them, so maybe someone else could one of our other groups members can help you out. Good luck and keep drinking..... Beth > Hi everyone! I am one month post-op and have a few questions. I know > it differs from patient to patient but I was wondering how soups > work. I was told not to eat and drink at the same time after surgery. > In fact, I was told to drink a lot before I eat, wait 15-30 minutes, > eat, and then wait again before drinking. If this is the case, how > does soup work? Also, can anyone recommend a good protein bar that > doesn't leave that yucky aftertaste? And finally, in terms of > exercise, how long do I have to wait before I begin any ab exercises > or weight training? Please advise away everyone... > Thanks, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hi Joanie, When it comes to soup, I've been told that soups are considered " Full Liquids " . This means that it's counted as a liquid towards your daily oz (counted as both food and liquids). However, depending upon what soup you have (I have the 's Tomato soup) it depends on it's contents for protein/sugar/carb's. Not sure I'm helping you here, but this is what I've been told to do. When it comes to eating I've been told to not drink 15 minutes before eating solids and wait 15 minutes afterwards before resuming drinking for my fluids. My nutritionist says if I wait 30 minutes before and after, there wouldn't be enough time in the day to get my liquids in 64oz. As for protein bars, I don't use them, so maybe someone else could one of our other groups members can help you out. Good luck and keep drinking..... Beth > Hi everyone! I am one month post-op and have a few questions. I know > it differs from patient to patient but I was wondering how soups > work. I was told not to eat and drink at the same time after surgery. > In fact, I was told to drink a lot before I eat, wait 15-30 minutes, > eat, and then wait again before drinking. If this is the case, how > does soup work? Also, can anyone recommend a good protein bar that > doesn't leave that yucky aftertaste? And finally, in terms of > exercise, how long do I have to wait before I begin any ab exercises > or weight training? Please advise away everyone... > Thanks, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hi Joanie, When it comes to soup, I've been told that soups are considered " Full Liquids " . This means that it's counted as a liquid towards your daily oz (counted as both food and liquids). However, depending upon what soup you have (I have the 's Tomato soup) it depends on it's contents for protein/sugar/carb's. Not sure I'm helping you here, but this is what I've been told to do. When it comes to eating I've been told to not drink 15 minutes before eating solids and wait 15 minutes afterwards before resuming drinking for my fluids. My nutritionist says if I wait 30 minutes before and after, there wouldn't be enough time in the day to get my liquids in 64oz. As for protein bars, I don't use them, so maybe someone else could one of our other groups members can help you out. Good luck and keep drinking..... Beth > Hi everyone! I am one month post-op and have a few questions. I know > it differs from patient to patient but I was wondering how soups > work. I was told not to eat and drink at the same time after surgery. > In fact, I was told to drink a lot before I eat, wait 15-30 minutes, > eat, and then wait again before drinking. If this is the case, how > does soup work? Also, can anyone recommend a good protein bar that > doesn't leave that yucky aftertaste? And finally, in terms of > exercise, how long do I have to wait before I begin any ab exercises > or weight training? Please advise away everyone... > Thanks, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 I don't know about others, but I count the soup as a full liquid, and therefore the no " drinking " rule applies with the soup as well. If have had soup with solid food though and what I do is have a tiny bit of the soup, wait 15 minutes, and then have the solid food. I don't have the soup after the solids as it would just wash the solids out of my pouch. Hope this helps, Caroline www.tinyurl.com/bkld Lap RNY 5/2/03 367/299/150 > Hi everyone! I am one month post-op and have a few questions. I know > it differs from patient to patient but I was wondering how soups > work. I was told not to eat and drink at the same time after surgery. > In fact, I was told to drink a lot before I eat, wait 15-30 minutes, > eat, and then wait again before drinking. If this is the case, how > does soup work? Also, can anyone recommend a good protein bar that > doesn't leave that yucky aftertaste? And finally, in terms of > exercise, how long do I have to wait before I begin any ab exercises > or weight training? Please advise away everyone... > Thanks, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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