Guest guest Posted June 14, 2000 Report Share Posted June 14, 2000 << feel light headed >> Hi, ! Don't neglect your body's need for salt/potassium. Make sure that you get enough V8 and/or Gatorade daily. We need the potassium to maintain the circulatory system which delivers our nutrients. No or low potassium levels cause the circulatory system to narrow...we get lightheaded and fatigued. If you can, try nibbling on one saltine. The other thing that I found helpful: protein, 60 - 70 grams of it daily. That's using yogurt, tofu (in smoothies), protein shakes...you name it, I've created it to stay ahead of my body's need for protein and potassium. Lastly, give yourself some " down " time after you eat. Try laying down for about 20 minutes after eating; it slows the emptying of the new tummy. Keep on truckin'! Dee in MI (16 Dec 99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2000 Report Share Posted June 14, 2000 > I had MGB on 6-9-00 and was wondering cause IM starving. Can I have Baby > cereal with baby peaches? I use a little milk to mix. Been eating yogurt, > broth and drinks but feel light headed want mashed potato's and gravy or > baby food. Does and anyone know if this is OK. I've been eating at least an > once at intervals of 45 minutes but am still hungry. > Thanks > if you feel lightheaded you might want to try broths, V-8 or tomatoe juice & gatorade rather than sweet juices. Also nibble on a couple saltine crackers. I think I would hold off on the cereal and baby peaches yet. You are only 5 days post-op. I was afraid to push it. Even though some people did add food!! It sounds like you might need something salty. I am only 12 days post-op. So I am not an expert!!! I found I made a lot of popsicles out of gatorade, juice & ensure. It was a nice treat often. Hope this helps, Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2000 Report Share Posted June 14, 2000 > I had MGB on 6-9-00 and was wondering cause IM starving. Can I have Baby > cereal with baby peaches? I use a little milk to mix. Been eating yogurt, > broth and drinks but feel light headed want mashed potato's and gravy or > baby food. Does and anyone know if this is OK. I've been eating at least an > once at intervals of 45 minutes but am still hungry. > Thanks > if you feel lightheaded you might want to try broths, V-8 or tomatoe juice & gatorade rather than sweet juices. Also nibble on a couple saltine crackers. I think I would hold off on the cereal and baby peaches yet. You are only 5 days post-op. I was afraid to push it. Even though some people did add food!! It sounds like you might need something salty. I am only 12 days post-op. So I am not an expert!!! I found I made a lot of popsicles out of gatorade, juice & ensure. It was a nice treat often. Hope this helps, Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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