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38 Year Old Mom Who Lost Weight - South Africa
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Hi, I am in Cape Town- South Africa. I am 8 days...
Claire1978September 14, 2016
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Hi, I am in Cape Town- South Africa. I am 8 days pre-op and the nerves are starting to kick in. Is anyone else on this site from SA?
I was 110kgs and have come down to 72kgs. My tummy is my biggest problem. My legs are bum are small and that why I left that I had to do something about my tummy as I was out of proportion. I follow the Keto/low carb diet. is there anyone who can suggest some easy meals for after the op....or foods to avoid.
Thanks a mil.
I was 110kgs and have come down to 72kgs. My tummy is my biggest problem. My legs are bum are small and that why I left that I had to do something about my tummy as I was out of proportion. I follow the Keto/low carb diet. is there anyone who can suggest some easy meals for after the op....or foods to avoid.
Thanks a mil.
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UPDATED FROM Claire1978
1 day post
Day 2 post op
Claire1978September 24, 2016
Hi there, so I am day 2 post if and not feeling to bad. Spent one night is hospital and the worst was going to the loo the first time. 2 nurse helped me but getting my feet on and off the bed was extremely painful. Hubby has been amazing so far. It's sat today and go for my first check up on Tuesday where they will remove the drain (hopefully) and my bandages for the first time... Haven't seen my new tummy yet. Lots of pain killers to take and not feeling too bad. Hate sleeping on my back but it's all worth it.
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7 days post
1 week post op
Claire1978September 29, 2016
Hi guys. I'm one week post op and doing OK. I have had my drain and dressing removed. The swelling is something u gotta get used to. Sleeping a bit better but dying to lie on my side. My scar looks OK for now. Stitches out next week then back to work.
Thank you for joining us on your journey. We are going to be thinking about you this next week and anxiously waiting to hear how everything goes for you.
Stick with lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies after surgery. Nothing processes, no soda and stay away from sugar. You are going to do best with a lot of lean protein for the healing process.
Stick to the following foods: whole grains, oatmeal, egg whites, fresh fruits and veggies, low fat dairy (string cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, skim milk or vanilla soy milk), only lean protein (chicken, fish, turkey, love salmon, only eat red meat once a week, olive oil is the only oil I use on anything, peanut butter and almond butter in moderation, whey protein shakes are also really good. I make these with frozen fruit, vanilla soy milk and whey protein powder which I purchase at the health food store.
Thanks a million for the reply. I don't have any sugar or processed foods thank goodness but I do live a low carb lifestyle. I'm a bit concerned about constipation as I have heard it a problem. Any advice there. Op on Thursday so nerves are setting in now.
Oh yes, take a full dose of Milk of Magnesia each evening while you are on the pain meds. That will get you going and keep you going. You are going to do fantastic.