RE: Ann - Pippa

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Ann

Thanks for those tips. I do have a blender of sorts and it’s

been quite busy. I have tried the Complan and they were OK to start with but

even they were getting too thick but they may be OK again after the op and as

you say it’s a case of getting energy and vitamins down regular and often.

I have found recently that cottage pies and the like with gravy are OK. Still

got some ice lollies in the freezer so will dig them out again. My boss is OK

about work but I have no idea when I will be advised I can return – I am

an HGV driver so not very strenuous and the boss said that if I just wanted to

get out of the house they would find something for me in the office –

nice of them. I realise it’s quite a big op and my future progress

depends to some extent on how I look after myself over next few months so I

will make sure I take it easy.

Re my attitude to Friday – I am like you Pippa – let’s

just get on with it and trust the experts.

Andy

From: Ann Higgs

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Sent: 14 January 2008 15:47

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Subject: Andy

Dear Andy,

How are you feeling about

Friday? I hope your thoughts are positive and strong ones. I just wanted

to give you a couple of tips in answer to your question:-

Just a quick

request – what should I expect short term in the way of eating –

mine is the keyhole method and I am expected to be discharged after 2 nights

all being well.

Do you have a blender? If not, it might be an idea to get one

because you can boil vegetables in a chicken or vegetable stock and then throw

them into the blender. You can make soups like this as liquidy as they

need to be for your comfort, and don't try to eat/drink them when they are hot.

Another tip is to stock up with those ice lollies with ice cream

in the middle. I know they sound a bit chilly at this time of year but I

found them really soothing.

Don't try to stick to any sort of meal regime for the first few

weeks. Just try and eat regularly as and when you are able.

Don't worry if you get up at ungodly times of the night.

We have all done that. That's a good time to log onto the Group and

talk to the Americans !! LOL.

Life will be disrupted for you temporarily (just in case you

don't think your life has already been disrupted enough just recently).

Everything will get to some sort of normality in time, so be patient.

Basically, try to get some calories down you to keep up your

strength. Milk is good, and so are liquid meals- Complan type stuff. Even

the slimmers meal substitues are pretty good because they have loans of

vitamins and minerals.

DON'T try anything that might scratch, like crisps, however

tempted you might feel.

You will know when the time is right to progress, but err on the

side of caution. It is well worth it to give everything time to heal.

Be kind to yourself,

Best of luck from Ann xx

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