L LeFort1, BSSO, and Genio. Advancement for Sleep Apnea

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the info on turbinectomies. I'll definitely discuss it

with the surgeons and may want to postpone it. It sounds like if

anything should be done it would be a partial inferior

turbinectomy. I would like to able to breath some through my nose

after surgery, and it sounds like if they do the surgery I might not

be able to do that.

Yesterday I consulted with the dietician at our wellness center

(local hospital has operates it). She recommended I start zinc, up

my calcium, and vitamin C (time release) and continue after

surgery. My big concern has been getting enough nutrients and food

during my recovery, since I can't use milk because of the lactose

intolerance. I also have some absorption problems. I wanted to

know what was the minimum calories and protein I should be taking

in. So I'm working on a meals list for 1st week after surgery. She

said to fax it to her and she'll take a look and make any

recommendations. She recommended using green drink supplements, or

protein powder and some digestive enzymes. Friday I'll head to the

health food store. I thought I'd try adapting some the recipes with

rice milk and additives. Also I'll try using the Boost in some of

them. And if I can locate some tofu, I might try that, too. This

way before surgery I will know what tastes good, and I can tolerate.

Today I drove about 70 miles just to get a flu shot. I sure don't

want the flu before or after surgery. Actually I expected a long

line, but it wasn't too bad. Checked in early and they whipped us

in and out quickly.

Thanks again for all the help.

Shirley

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the info on turbinectomies. I'll definitely discuss it

with the surgeons and may want to postpone it. It sounds like if

anything should be done it would be a partial inferior

turbinectomy. I would like to able to breath some through my nose

after surgery, and it sounds like if they do the surgery I might not

be able to do that.

Yesterday I consulted with the dietician at our wellness center

(local hospital has operates it). She recommended I start zinc, up

my calcium, and vitamin C (time release) and continue after

surgery. My big concern has been getting enough nutrients and food

during my recovery, since I can't use milk because of the lactose

intolerance. I also have some absorption problems. I wanted to

know what was the minimum calories and protein I should be taking

in. So I'm working on a meals list for 1st week after surgery. She

said to fax it to her and she'll take a look and make any

recommendations. She recommended using green drink supplements, or

protein powder and some digestive enzymes. Friday I'll head to the

health food store. I thought I'd try adapting some the recipes with

rice milk and additives. Also I'll try using the Boost in some of

them. And if I can locate some tofu, I might try that, too. This

way before surgery I will know what tastes good, and I can tolerate.

Today I drove about 70 miles just to get a flu shot. I sure don't

want the flu before or after surgery. Actually I expected a long

line, but it wasn't too bad. Checked in early and they whipped us

in and out quickly.

Thanks again for all the help.

Shirley