Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like metamucil > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > Sorry, but i had to ask! Humm.. interesting question indeed... Ensure comes in a variety of flavours and styles... There's one named " Fibers Plus " , so I suppose that'll take care of that particular problem. Also, taking a walk is quite possible at day #3. Althoug you won't probably go on a shopping trip at WalMart... And, keep in mind, you will be eating much less than usual. You will also probably be much less active as well, and therefore, have lesser needs for calories. Lesser stock in... lesser stock out... ;-) However, for those having a graft of bones, like I did, I suggest you talk about that problem with your surgeon. He or she will probably suggest a few tricks, and perhaps some medication to prevent constipation (a certain syrup that makes things smoother comes to mind, but I forget the name..) Having this particular procedure performed will make it quite difficult to walk for a certain number of days. And this alone hurts like 4 times more than the whole ordeal in the mouth! It's almost inevitable that some piece of food will get stuck somewhere in your mouth. The syringe with salted water will help, later the WaterPik with definitively get rid of the most part of them. Also, at each visit at the surgeon's office, he or she will probably use a suction tube to remove those pieces you couldn't reach. I know mine did that on both occasions. It's painless, don't worry. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I think you're ALLOWED to eat anything you can get down (without chewing, of course). If you're wired shut, you are limited to liquids that you can squirt in between your teeth and cheeks. That means meal-replacement drinks such as Ensure, with lots of fruit juice, water and clear soups. Jay > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like metamucil > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > Sorry, but i had to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hmmm.. a thought came to mind I remember when my son was a baby, one of the things I did was mix a tablespoon of corn syrup in his water when he became constipated and this seemed to do the trick Maybe it'll work for adults too? > > > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like metamucil > > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > > Sorry, but i had to ask! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > Hmmm.. a thought came to mind > > I remember when my son was a baby, one of the things I did was mix a > tablespoon of corn syrup in his water when he became constipated and > this seemed to do the trick > > Maybe it'll work for adults too? Well, I don't think it would do any harm to try! I remember the syrup I talked about contained strawberry extract. That's all I can remember. And sure, there are medicated options. But when possible, I try to choose the natural way... (no pun intended!) Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 There are a number of herbal teas that work well for constipation, they are available in most supermarkets or healthfood stores, they are generally pleasant tasting and work overnight, what can be easier, you have a nice soothing cup of tea and go to bed and everything is better in the morning! Marsha > > Hmmm.. a thought came to mind > > > > I remember when my son was a baby, one of the things I did was mix a > > tablespoon of corn syrup in his water when he became constipated and > > this seemed to do the trick > > > > Maybe it'll work for adults too? > > Well, I don't think it would do any harm to try! I remember the syrup I > talked about contained strawberry extract. That's all I can remember. > > And sure, there are medicated options. But when possible, I try to choose > the natural way... (no pun intended!) > > Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Ray, i am sorry to hear that the whole hip part was more painful than the mouth surgery, that is too bad. Why was it exactly that they had to go to your hip rather than simply advancing the chin? I know my chin is very far back and the dr. said that he can only advance it so far and that the look will be far improved, but certainly not " chisel chin " of the movie stars. OK with me! Have a good day. > > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like metamucil > > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > > Sorry, but i had to ask! > > Humm.. interesting question indeed... Ensure comes in a variety of > flavours and styles... There's one named " Fibers Plus " , so I suppose > that'll take care of that particular problem. > > Also, taking a walk is quite possible at day #3. Althoug you won't > probably go on a shopping trip at WalMart... And, keep in mind, > you will be eating much less than usual. You will also probably be > much less active as well, and therefore, have lesser needs for > calories. Lesser stock in... lesser stock out... ;-) > > However, for those having a graft of bones, like I did, I suggest > you talk about that problem with your surgeon. He or she will > probably suggest a few tricks, and perhaps some medication to > prevent constipation (a certain syrup that makes things smoother > comes to mind, but I forget the name..) Having this particular > procedure performed will make it quite difficult to walk for a > certain number of days. And this alone hurts like 4 times more > than the whole ordeal in the mouth! > > It's almost inevitable that some piece of food will get stuck > somewhere in your mouth. The syringe with salted water will help, > later the WaterPik with definitively get rid of the most part of them. > Also, at each visit at the surgeon's office, he or she will probably > use a suction tube to remove those pieces you couldn't reach. I > know mine did that on both occasions. It's painless, don't worry. > > Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I never heard that corn syrup in water trick, but will give it a try if necessary. Moms know best by experience, as they say, so if it worked for your son..... > > > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > > > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants > to > > > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep > from > > > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like > metamucil > > > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > > > Sorry, but i had to ask! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 > Ray, i am sorry to hear that the whole hip part was more painful than > the mouth surgery, that is too bad. Why was it exactly that they had > to go to your hip rather than simply advancing the chin? I know my > chin is very far back and the dr. said that he can only advance it so > far and that the look will be far improved, but certainly not " chisel > chin " of the movie stars. OK with me! Have a good day. My upper jaw had to be lowered and advanced more than what synthetic bones would have permitted. So, my surgeon had no choice but to use a piece of bone took from my hip. She was hoping not to have to, because she knew from experience that this hurts more than the surgery to the mouth itself. But now, 20 days later, it's all ok. It's more annoying than painfull. Well, expect when I sleep on my left side (although the piece was taken out from my right side). Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Ensure with fiber. Prune juice. But first, see which way you're headed. The antibiotics give some folks the trots, and they wind up with Kaopectate, instead. Cammie > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like metamucil > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > Sorry, but i had to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 The prune juice does wonders! And I was really constipated. Nathalie > > Thanks to Ray for all the responses on pain meds and eating right > > from post surgery. Now, the question that no one probably wants to > > ask...... With what we are ALLOWED to eat, how does one keep from > > getting constipated? Are we allowed to take something like > metamucil > > or will the little grains get stuck in the surgical sites etc. > > Sorry, but i had to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Ray, far as I know, this ain't so: " And, keep in mind, you will be eating much less than usual. You will also probably be much less active as well, and therefore, have lesser needs for calories. Lesser stock in... lesser stock out... ;-) " The thing is, healing requires calories. So you need to keep pumping them in, to support the healing. My surgeon was very emphatic about that, and that's the reason he didn't want me doing any major calorie- burning exercise until the healing had taken place. His phrase was, " You'll be in a catabolic metabolic situation. You'll be burning more than you can pack in. " Best, Cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 If one can manage a small pill, PeriColace is helpful. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 > His phrase was, " You'll be in a catabolic metabolic situation. You'll > be burning more than you can pack in. " > > Best, > > Cammie That's true. But burning more than you can pack in, doesn't necessarily mean burning as much as before the surgery. My surgeon explained to me and my friend how much less calorie I would need because I wouldn't be moving as much as before. I was, more or less, motionless for about 10 days after the surgery (mostly because of the hip), whereas before, I was walking 90 minutes a day, and doing various other exercises. In that respect, I needed much more calories before the surgery than after. Not to say I didn't need a great amount after the surgery, but not as much as before. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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