You need to be sure to get in all of the protein grams that you were told to have. This is especially important as the weeks go by. Without enough protein you will not heal properly and you could find that your hair will fall out. I was told to take chewable vitamins and chewable calcium citrate as well as B12 once a week.

Thank you. My doctor didn't specify how many protein grams. I think I'll call his office tomorrow for some clarification.

At this point post-op I was told to be eating 4 to 6 times a day. I think you should also be taking calcium citrate with vitamin D, but not at the same time as your multivit.

Also, don't forget that you had major surgery 2 weeks ago - it will take at least another 2-4 weeks before your body even begins to feel normal again as far as energy goes.

2 times a day is Not enough..I eat 4-6 times a day and Most all protien..that will make you heal and give you energy..:)
It will take a few more weeks till your tired for surgery too...
Good Luck,
Donna

I was told by my surgeon & nutritionist to eat every 2 hours while awake, and to get in at least 60 grams of protein daily. Their recommendation is 60 minutes of exercise, 60 grams of protein, and 60 oz of water. As for vitamins, each program is different and your surgeon should direct you to take exactly what you need to be taking. I didn't take all of the supplements I take now immediately out of the hospital. I had an exact time frame for when they wanted me to add certain things in. You really need to speak with your surgeon's office. Did you get a nutritionist?

You also have to remember that you have had major surgery. The anesthesia will hang with you for a while. I was told that overweight people store the anesthetic in their fat cells and it is released slowly, so that could be some of the problem. The B12 does help with energy too. Don't worry, it will get much better, I promise! :)

Thank you all for your advice and encouragement! I feels great to know I'm not out here alone. I did talk to my doctor's office. They want me to eat 3x's a day to avoid getting in the habit of grazing. But the best news is that is is time to stop my blood pressure meds. My blood pressure is now normal and the medication was making me tired! What a relief! I thought I was doing something wrong! Thank you for all your help!

I had intake problems in the beginning so the doc and nutritionist told me to eat every 2 hours while awake and drink 6-8 oz of water a day. And dont forget to take your vit. Chew able are great but I get tired so I take the liquid off and on. You have to remember, for the first two years. All you will think about is how much food and vit intake you have. It gets boring but its the thing you have to do to keep your body healthy.

As long as you follow your surgeons advise you will be successful.

I also liked the 60/60/60 plan someone else's surgeon gave them - altho I doubt at 2 weeks out you will be able to do 60 minutes of excercise yet. Everyone is different.

I was told 30 minutes of excercise for the first 6 weeks (no more than 10 min at a time - and less if it felt like it was too much). 60 grams of protein,and no less than 64 oz water.

If you follow your doctors orders and eat 4 times a day...then drink your protein drinks of top of that...you will feel like you are eating all day long and that is normal. It is not considered grazing because at first you always have something in your mouth between the vitamins, your water, your protein and food.

I used the Bugs Bunny Sugar Free chewable vitamins at my facility's reccommendation. They taste pretty good but leave an after taste.