WHAT DOES MY BODY NEED???

they are all different, even to my surgeon and dietician having different opinons!

dietician

1500 (can't remember the units) of calcium a day
50-60g protein a day (30-40 in the first 2 weeks)
fluids are most important

doc

don't worry re the calcium
25g protein
can start back at gym (lifting light weights - i was doing quite heavy ones) 2 weeks after - i waited 3 weeks and am starting tomorrow
800 cals for the rest of the weight loss
fluids are most important

confusing isn't it
fwiw i have taken on the 'bold' advise

cheers
mel

Thanks for that...
oh dear.. search button... hmmmmmm havent seen that one ... lol .lol.
Not sure about surgeon/dietician. Dont get one - I have e mailed a dietician to see
if she will take us on as we would seem to need one.

Im off to search for the errr search button

much love... the numpty

XX

Hi Elaine,

Have a read of the Post-op section and the Exercise section, plus, the Search button at the top of the page is your friend. There is masses of information here, but as Jeanette said, your surgeon and or dietitian are your best guide. They all seem to have their own requirements and recommendations so check with them too.

Cheers - Carrie

All this information should be given to you by your surgeon and dietician.
Good luck with your surgery

Hi.
ok where do I start?
Op booked for 4 October
I am trying to do as much research into the post op diet to ensure a good recovery period, care of new tummy and of course best weight loss.
It seems that the first couple of weeks is healing time and the main thing is to get fluid in - yes?
How many calories should I be eating after this period?
What does my body need to stay healthy i.e. protein - carbs etc?
I think thats my great worry - to stay healthy hem hem... er become healthy!
How soon can I start to exercise - would like to start the gym and then, who knows, SWIMMING,
If I have already missed a thread with this type of information could somebody point me in that direction please.

much love
elaine