Re: Regarding my surgery on June 20th - misc. stuff...

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy,

It sounds like you're well prepared for your surgery. V-8 juice

should be okay, I don't know why it would be a problem. I drank a

lot of yogurt drinks after my previous surgeries. They were also

convenient to take around in a cooler whenever I went to work or was

out for a few hours. I didn't really like Ensure or Boost either but

I did find one that I did like. It's Butter Pecan Boost and tastes

just like butter pecan ice cream. It's not as chalky as the others.

It was hard to find though and sold out quickly at the only grocery

store in our area that had it. My husband found out what day they

restock and used to go on that day to buy out their supply. They got

to know him well!

If you're banded, you might be able to open wide enough to get baby

food in. There is a " cookbook " out there to make baby food more

palatable. I don't know the name of it right now. My mother has it

to prepare for my next surgery. There were some recipes there that

were edible. Not something I would normally eat but not too bad when

I couldn't eat anything else.

I also stocked up on 's Soup at Hand. It comes in a

styrofoam container that you put in the microwave and then drink it.

It's liquid and has few, if any, chunks.

I hope this helps.

surgery #6 June 29

> Thanks so much for all the replies, it really helps calm my fears

> and answer my questions about what I'll be going through in a week.

> This group is an awesome resource! I'm nervous yes, but not

> terribly 'worried' about getting through it. I think I've been

> through worse surgeries than this probably, but I'll know more

about

> that once I am through this one.

> I'm going to avoid the Ensure since everyone seems to agree that

> stuff is horrid. I'm going to stock up on soup or broth, pineapple

> juice, etc. Has anyone has V-8 juice, or is that a no-no for some

> reason? I love V-8 but haven't heard anyone mention it. If I could

> drink that I'd be relatively happy. What about Yogurt drinks like

> the newer Nouriche types? Or is that wishful thinking on my part? I

> realize it's going to be hard to get nutrients in there, but I

guess

> I'm unsure of just 'how hard' it will be, so looking for help

there.

> Has anyone 'graduated' from strict liquids the first week or two to

> softer baby type foods after that?

> Has anyone used Arnica Montana and or Bromelein (homeopathic

> swelling and healing remedies) before and after surgery?

> I know I'm still coming at everyone with more questions, I am just

> trying to prepare so I hope it's ok to ask all this stuff.

> Thanks!

> Judy

[Guest guest]

Judy

The Ensure is really not that bad, and it does have a lot of

nutrients and calories. I drank V8 once I got home from the

hospital. Pretty much anything that was liquid I could drink.

-- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " rainbow55076 "

<jkhmo3@c...> wrote:

> Thanks so much for all the replies, it really helps calm my fears

> and answer my questions about what I'll be going through in a week.

> This group is an awesome resource! I'm nervous yes, but not

> terribly 'worried' about getting through it. I think I've been

> through worse surgeries than this probably, but I'll know more

about

> that once I am through this one.

> I'm going to avoid the Ensure since everyone seems to agree that

> stuff is horrid. I'm going to stock up on soup or broth, pineapple

> juice, etc. Has anyone has V-8 juice, or is that a no-no for some

> reason? I love V-8 but haven't heard anyone mention it. If I could

> drink that I'd be relatively happy. What about Yogurt drinks like

> the newer Nouriche types? Or is that wishful thinking on my part? I

> realize it's going to be hard to get nutrients in there, but I

guess

> I'm unsure of just 'how hard' it will be, so looking for help

there.

> Has anyone 'graduated' from strict liquids the first week or two to

> softer baby type foods after that?

> Has anyone used Arnica Montana and or Bromelein (homeopathic

> swelling and healing remedies) before and after surgery?

> I know I'm still coming at everyone with more questions, I am just

> trying to prepare so I hope it's ok to ask all this stuff.

> Thanks!

> Judy

[Guest guest]

Judy,

I think that the group as a whole prefers Ensure to Boost. But, you

know, you really need to try for yourself to see if your tastebuds

like them. They are a great source of nutrition. Maybe you'll luck

out and enjoy them!

My Surgeon gave me a book pre-op called Dinner Through a Straw. One

of the receipes is for Liquid Pizza. It contains V8. So, I think

that it's probably okay. I wouldn't suggest trying it as soon as you

get home though. You'll want clear liquids first. But, maybe in

weeks two or three.

Keep asking questions ... here and at your doctor's office.

That's the best way to be prepared!

Carol

> Thanks so much for all the replies, it really helps calm my fears

> and answer my questions about what I'll be going through in a week.

> This group is an awesome resource! I'm nervous yes, but not

> terribly 'worried' about getting through it. I think I've been

> through worse surgeries than this probably, but I'll know more about

> that once I am through this one.

> I'm going to avoid the Ensure since everyone seems to agree that

> stuff is horrid. I'm going to stock up on soup or broth, pineapple

> juice, etc. Has anyone has V-8 juice, or is that a no-no for some

> reason? I love V-8 but haven't heard anyone mention it. If I could

> drink that I'd be relatively happy. What about Yogurt drinks like

> the newer Nouriche types? Or is that wishful thinking on my part? I

> realize it's going to be hard to get nutrients in there, but I guess

> I'm unsure of just 'how hard' it will be, so looking for help there.

> Has anyone 'graduated' from strict liquids the first week or two to

> softer baby type foods after that?

> Has anyone used Arnica Montana and or Bromelein (homeopathic

> swelling and healing remedies) before and after surgery?

> I know I'm still coming at everyone with more questions, I am just

> trying to prepare so I hope it's ok to ask all this stuff.

> Thanks!

> Judy