Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 , This is a wonderful list, wish I'd had this before my surgery. One thing I'd add, though, is many of the items can be supplied by the hospital or rehab center, such as the gripper, long handle scrub brush, elastic shoelaces, dressing aide, hygiene aide. That way insurance pays for them. This ordeal can get spending in and of itself, and any legitimate help with that we can get, we should. Donna >From: Racine <lindaracine@...> >Reply-Scoliosis Treatment >scoliosis@..., @..., > >Subject: Preparing for Surgery >Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 21:59:42 -0800 > >Hi... > >I've put a list of post surgery tips on my website. I'm sure there are >things that I've missed and would love to add anything that you can >think of. Here's the URL: > >http://home.attbi.com/~lsracine/PreparingforSurgery.htm > >Thanks! > >Regards, > _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8 is here: Try it free* for 2 months http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 Hi Donna... Thanks. Many of the items already have a notation that the item is sometimes supplied by the hospital. In addition to that, I just added a paragraph at the top. Thanks for the suggestion. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2003 Report Share Posted January 19, 2003 Hi , A couple more ideas (especially if you live alone!) that may be helpful: Prior to surgery; get all your dental work out of the way, so you won't have to deal with a dentist's chair post surgery. Clear off horizontal surfaces in your home of most of your knickknacks. You will need these surfaces (tabletops, desks, dressers, etc.) for post surgery needs/items. Kitchen: If you're going to be using pots,pans, or anything that is usually stored in the lower shelves, bring them out to countertop level. I actually used the top portion of my diswasher for storage post surgery as I couldn't bend to fill or empty the bottom portion. Pets: Make sure they've had their physical, annual shots, so it's one less worry when you get home. Get a plant watering can with a long spout so you can easily fill their water bowl. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 In a message dated 1/19/2003 3:37:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, queserarachel@... writes: > Get a plant watering can with a long spout so you can easily fill their > water bowl. I had my fusion (T9 to S1) back in 1996, and to this day I still use a long spout plant watering can to fill my 's (an Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier) water bowl. It REALLY helps!! S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 >>Has anyone had any experience with the Triott Osteotomy and has anyone used a wrap that circulates cold water underneath the brace I will wear after surgery. I woudl like to know if anyone has heard of this wrap and how it feels.<< I own one. can't remember the name of the one I've got, it's in the closet.....but it's probably something like this http://www.buyaircast.com/aircast-cryo-cuff.htm?src=overture after surgery it was awesome. good luck with the surgery, hopefully this is the answer you're looking for. Chuck Preparing For Surgery > Hi All, > > It's been awhile since I've posted because I've been busy with other > stuff, but I would like to say that I didn't get to see the doctor I wanted Dr. > Vail but instead I saw another doctor named Dr. Moorman who examined me and > wanted to do surgery right away. So I am scheduled for surgery Wednesday. I > am having an arthroscopic scope, lateral release and a Triott Osteotomy. I am > mostly nervous about the pain. The plan right now is to do one knee, let it > heal completely then do the other knee. > > Has anyone had any experience with the Triott Osteotomy and has anyone > used a wrap that circulates cold water underneath the brace I will wear after > surgery. I woudl like to know if anyone has heard of this wrap and how it > feels. > > > http://kneetalk.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 , Hi, I just wanted to let you know the wrap that circulated the cold water through it is a polar pack and let me tell you it's great! It's a savior after surgery, even during therapy and healing it make it very nice, it keeps the swelling down tremendously. I just had my first lateral release and scrape a few months ago and over all the pain wasn't much worse than what I already experienced before surgery. My next surgery is scheduled for October 16 but sooner if someone cancels and actually I'm not nervous about the pain now that I've already experienced it with my other leg. A lot of people seem to be leary about the surgery period but if you truly live daily with severe pain it's almost exciting to know that you're going to get something done to help it. Good luck! And don't be scared, just keep that polar pack on as much as you can and keep your leg elevated. Actually the day after my surgery I went to the drag races with my dad about an hour and a half out of town and stayed all day and night, the most uncomfortable part of the trip was trying to keep my leg in a comfortable spot. If you want to talk I'm here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 , Thank you for your comments. It helps a lot to hear other people talk about what they could and couldn't do. I am totally worried about being mobile after the surgery. My hubby is dying to go to a race that will be the next day and I don't wanna miss it either and I am hoping that if the pain isn't too bad, I will be able to go. I am glad to hear about the water thing. I thought it was gonna be cold and painful but now that I hear it helps I am not as nervous. I am curious, are you any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 I had a lateral release in 1995 (by now I'm sure everyone on this list knows this, but just in case there are newcomers ...). Although it took me a year to recover from the surgery, that was because my muscles were so atrophied from waiting 2 years to have the surgery (one year to find a doc who knew what to do, and another year to make up my mind), it took that long for me to get enough strength back to use the leg w/o pain. But then I was fine -- no pain at all (I could even run) until 1999 when I got that desk job which I theorize shortened my leg muscles, including the IT band, and I entered Hell again. That polar pack sounds good. Ann Re: Preparing For Surgery > , > > Hi, I just wanted to let you know the wrap that circulated the cold water > through it is a polar pack and let me tell you it's great! It's a savior after > surgery, even during therapy and healing it make it very nice, it keeps the > swelling down tremendously. I just had my first lateral release and scrape a few > months ago and over all the pain wasn't much worse than what I already > experienced before surgery. My next surgery is scheduled for October 16 but sooner > if someone cancels and actually I'm not nervous about the pain now that I've > already experienced it with my other leg. A lot of people seem to be leary > about the surgery period but if you truly live daily with severe pain it's almost > exciting to know that you're going to get something done to help it. Good > luck! And don't be scared, just keep that polar pack on as much as you can and > keep your leg elevated. Actually the day after my surgery I went to the drag > races with my dad about an hour and a half out of town and stayed all day and > night, the most uncomfortable part of the trip was trying to keep my leg in a > comfortable spot. If you want to talk I'm here! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 , After about three months I think now I am significantly better than what I was after surgery. I still have a teensy bit of grinding still but as bad as mine were the doc did his best and was able to save my knee cap and joint. And I think everyone has some sort of grinding in their knees if they've ever been active, it's just part of life, but the way mine were (well, one still is ) you could here the grinding when I walked even if you were feet from me. I still get weak in the legs but I've done the bulk of my physical therapy on my own and I can't swear to being religious about it. And too you have to consider with me, my legs got weak on me before I ever had surgery so it's something that I've gotten somewhat used to. But yes, overall I believe I am better since the surgery. That ice pack deal, really, you will LOVE it! You should already be wrapped up with it when you come out of surgery and I don't think you take your wraps off for the first 2-3 days. They wrap your leg with like a cotton wrap before they put it on so it's not lying directly on your skin, now that would hurt, lol. When I woke up from surgery I didn't know anything about the ice pack and when I seen the tubes sticking out from under the wrap I remember thinking, what the he!! ? Lol, I thought I had some kind of drain sticking out of my leg, I was totally freaked out! The nurse must have seen me looking funny at it and made sure to tell me what it was, I thought oh thank God! At least they gave you the up and up on that one. My husband didn't want me to go to the races the day after, I know everyone was flipping out asking me what I was doing out there. But honey I woke up and popped my rollers in and slapped on some make up, took my pain pill and I was ready to go! The one thing I must admit though is my neighbor loaned me his wheelchair and I moved around the pits in it, then when I went up in the lanes with the cars my aunt took me up in her golf cart to the tower and the guys had set up a picnic table with an umbrella for me. But when my dad was ready to race I was on my feet, well foot mostly. Like I said, you have every right to be nervous, but really after you experience the first one you won't be for the next if your having both done. And I'm telling you after they put you out and you come back to after, I don't think I even felt pain until two days later, but if you take your pain meds and keep your cooler to your ice pack iced down and just find a comfy spot in a recliner of propped up in bed, you'll do fine. And if you want to talk before or after you can write anytime, you won't bother me at all. It's nice to be able to talk to somebody about it that isn't negative, most people that ask for your opinion really don't want to hear it I don't think, lol. You'll be fine, and the more you get around after and the more you get out to places the better you'll be. I think my trip to the races that Saturday really made me feel that I wasn't going to be immobile forever. The only bad thing about it is the first week or two you have to take like a sponge bath, or get really creative about getting into the bath without getting your leg soaked! But you can manage to get your hair washed in the kitchen sink, thank God! Then when your able to get your leg wet one of those shower wands or whatever on the long hoses really make it easy in the shower and if you don't have one they aren't too expensive and they're nice to have anyway. I can give you all my pointers on getting around the bathroom, lol. I've run my mouth enough, if you want you can write me direct at agamb69@.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 They will give you a post op food list (or you can download it from the groups page under files I believe). I also put up a link on my web site on the left hand side that has helped others to figure it out. Mills http://www.tracyslapband.com Preparing for surgery Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June 9th). I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef broth, water, jello and some " clear protien drinks " (I will have to look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in the clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk of eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is difficult so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about diet pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should I schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also have seen some postings that have talked about the number of vitamin pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? I take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to continue on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid vitamins for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ken You can get ready made clear liquid Isopure at GNC. It is pricey and in many of our opinions tastes nasty so you might want to try one before you buy a lot. Clear liquids means you can see through them. If the powder stirs into water and you can see through it it is clear and OK. I really couldn't even drink anything sweet and stuck with water, broth and popsicles (sugar free) and ice cubes for my 2 weeks in " boot camp " . Maybe your wife --or you--could make your own chicken and beef broth and save the meat in the freezer for later use. It's pretty easy to do and will be way less salty. Another idea that Kelli suggests is to eat wonton soup minus the wontons. My suggestion is for you to have some things at home when you get there but not to stock up too much until you see how everything goes. Yes, they do give you a list of foods for post op diet. It may be on the database to your left too. Good luck and enjoy your last 10 days! You really will be able to eat many of your favorites again down the road! Penny > > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June 9th). > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > broth, water, jello and some " clear protien drinks " (I will have to > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in the > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk of > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is difficult > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about diet > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should I > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of vitamin > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? I > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to continue > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid vitamins > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback > > Ken > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hey Ken...its Rosie again, clear liquids basically limits you to broth (fat free), jello, clear juice (such as apple or grape), and popsicles, that's pretty much it buddy, unfortunately....the pudding would have to be in the 2 weeks after which is the liquid phase, at which point you can incorporate more things. I bought liquid vitamins at GNC for about $30, its a pretty big bottle, so it should last a while. Powder protein drinks are not ok during your first two weeks, only clear protein drinks, I bought Isopure also at GNC, it tastes a little chalky but its good for you to take the protein. Dr. Aceves does give you a list of allowed foods, however, I found that I prefer going by 's list, which you can find going to her website at http://tracyslapband.com/eating.html, its a lot more detailed. Dr. Aceves, does not tell you to take vitamins, but that you can certainly continue taking them if you wish to. Rosie >From: " piensky2001 " <piensky2001@...> >Reply-Dr-Aceves-ba ndsters > >Subject: Preparing for surgery >Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 15:52:55 -0000 > >Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June 9th). >I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized >for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am >still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have >some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef >broth, water, jello and some " clear protien drinks " (I will have to >look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in the >clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk of >eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I >get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is difficult >so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about diet >pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do >they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different >phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule >for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should I >schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also >have seen some postings that have talked about the number of vitamin >pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? I >take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to continue >on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid vitamins >for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback > >Ken > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Thanks Penny. I"ve heard of the Isopure; guess I'll need to give them a try.Penny Manville <pmanvill@...> wrote: KenYou can get ready made clear liquid Isopure at GNC. It is pricey and in many of our opinions tastes nasty so you might want to try one before you buy a lot. Clear liquids means you can see through them. If the powder stirs into water and you can see through it it is clear and OK. I really couldn't even drink anything sweet and stuck with water, broth and popsicles (sugar free) and ice cubes for my 2 weeks in "boot camp". Maybe your wife --or you--could make your own chicken and beef broth and save the meat in the freezer for later use. It's pretty easy to do and will be way less salty. Another idea that Kelli suggests is to eat wonton soup minus the wontons. My suggestion is for you to have some things at home when you get there but not to stock up too much until you see how everything goes.Yes, they do give you a list of foods for post op diet. It may be on the database to your left too.Good luck and enjoy your last 10 days! You really will be able to eat many of your favorites again down the road!Penny >> Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June 9th). > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > broth, water, jello and some "clear protien drinks" (I will have to > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in the > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk of > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is difficult > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about diet > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should I > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of vitamin > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? I > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to continue > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid vitamins > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback> > Ken> __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Thanks Rosie. Sound like a tough 2 week, hope work keeps me bussy.Rosie Sastre <roanch@...> wrote: Hey Ken...its Rosie again, clear liquids basically limits you to broth (fat free), jello, clear juice (such as apple or grape), and popsicles, that's pretty much it buddy, unfortunately....the pudding would have to be in the 2 weeks after which is the liquid phase, at which point you can incorporate more things. I bought liquid vitamins at GNC for about $30, its a pretty big bottle, so it should last a while. Powder protein drinks are not ok during your first two weeks, only clear protein drinks, I bought Isopure also at GNC, it tastes a little chalky but its good for you to take the protein. Dr. Aceves does give you a list of allowed foods, however, I found that I prefer going by 's list, which you can find going to her website at http://tracyslapband.com/eating.html, its a lot more detailed. Dr. Aceves, does not tell you to take vitamins, but that you can certainly continue taking them if you wish to.Rosie>From: "piensky2001" <piensky2001@...>>Reply- > >Subject: Preparing for surgery>Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 15:52:55 -0000>>Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June 9th).>I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized>for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am>still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have>some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef>broth, water, jello and some "clear protien drinks" (I will have to>look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in the>clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk of>eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I>get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is difficult>so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about diet>pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do>they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different>phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule>for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should I>schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also>have seen some postings that have talked about the number of vitamin>pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? I>take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to continue>on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid vitamins>for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback>>Ken>>>>> __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ken- You and I are in the same boat it sounds like. I too have been doing tons of research on the drinks, diet plan, what to take with me ect...it's such a process! It is all I can think about also! I guess it is overwhelming but in a good way! I have found this group's advice and information to be wonderful! I wish you good luck and I am so glad to hear someone else is going through the same thing right now. When is your surgery date? I will be having mine on the 10th of July and already I am counting down the days! Best wishes, Kim > > > > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June > 9th). > > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized > > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am > > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > > broth, water, jello and some " clear protien drinks " (I will have > to > > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in > the > > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk > of > > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I > > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is > difficult > > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about > diet > > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule > > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should > I > > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of > vitamin > > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? > I > > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to > continue > > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid > vitamins > > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback > > > > Ken > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'm having mine on June 9th. I like how you can get in quick if you want. I only schedule it a few days ago. Here everything moves so slow. I will be posting how thing went when I return. Ken dragonflykp03 <dragonflykp03@...> wrote: Ken-You and I are in the same boat it sounds like. I too have been doing tons of research on the drinks, diet plan, what to take with me ect...it's such a process! It is all I can think about also! I guess it is overwhelming but in a good way! I have found this group's advice and information to be wonderful! I wish you good luck and I am so glad to hear someone else is going through the same thing right now. When is your surgery date? I will be having mine on the 10th of July and already I am counting down the days!Best wishes,Kim> >> > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June > 9th). > > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized > > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am > > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > > broth, water, jello and some "clear protien drinks" (I will have > to > > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in > the > > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk > of > > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I > > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is > difficult > > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about > diet > > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule > > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should > I > > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of > vitamin > > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? > I > > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to > continue > > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid > vitamins > > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback> > > > Ken> >> > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I have been planning on June 9th I have paid the $500 deposit and am waiting on Nina to confirm that everything is set.ken berg <piensky2001@...> wrote: I'm having mine on June 9th. I like how you can get in quick if you want. I only schedule it a few days ago. Here everything moves so slow. I will be posting how thing went when I return. Ken dragonflykp03 <dragonflykp03@...> wrote: Ken-You and I are in the same boat it sounds like. I too have been doing tons of research on the drinks, diet plan, what to take with me ect...it's such a process! It is all I can think about also! I guess it is overwhelming but in a good way! I have found this group's advice and information to be wonderful! I wish you good luck and I am so glad to hear someone else is going through the same thing right now. When is your surgery date? I will be having mine on the 10th of July and already I am counting down the days!Best wishes,Kim> >> > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June > 9th). > > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things organized > > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I am > > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > > broth, water, jello and some "clear protien drinks" (I will have > to > > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in > the > > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People talk > of > > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! I > > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is > difficult > > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about > diet > > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set schedule > > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. Should > I > > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of > vitamin > > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to do? > I > > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to > continue > > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid > vitamins > > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback> > > > Ken> >> > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ken, you are scheduled and we are ready for you. Nina > > > > > > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June > > 9th). > > > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things > organized > > > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I > am > > > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > > > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > > > broth, water, jello and some " clear protien drinks " (I will > have > > to > > > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in > > the > > > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People > talk > > of > > > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! > I > > > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is > > difficult > > > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about > > diet > > > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > > > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > > > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set > schedule > > > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. > Should > > I > > > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > > > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of > > vitamin > > > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to > do? > > I > > > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to > > continue > > > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid > > vitamins > > > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback > > > > > > Ken > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Will I be contacted to make arrangments for the ride to the hospital for testing on Thursday afternoon? KenNina <nina_eguia@...> wrote: Ken, you are scheduled and we are ready for you.Nina> > >> > > Hello Everyone: I'm at 10 days and counting (surgery on June > > 9th). > > > I've started the pre-op diet and am trying to get things > organized > > > for the trip to Mexico and the first two week post-surgery. I > am > > > still a little confused about the clear liquid diet. Can I have > > > some clarification? I assume that means eating chicken or beef > > > broth, water, jello and some "clear protien drinks" (I will > have > > to > > > look for those) Are normal low carb powder protien powder OK in > > the > > > clear liquid stage? Is coolaid made with splenda OK? People > talk > > of > > > eating Top Roman without the noodles but that stuff is so salty! > I > > > get the feeling that drinking water in large quantities is > > difficult > > > so I would thing salty is not good. Some have also talked about > > diet > > > pudding but it sounds like that would not be a clear liquid. Do > > > they give you a list of foods that you can eat for the different > > > phases we go through at the start. Does Dr A have a set > schedule > > > for doing fills each month or do the days change monthly. > Should > > I > > > schedule my first fill before I leave the hospital. I have also > > > have seen some postings that have talked about the number of > > vitamin > > > pills they have to take, is that something Dr A tells you to > do? > > I > > > take several vitamins etc. each day and hope to be able to > > continue > > > on those after surgery. I would think I could find liquid > > vitamins > > > for a short time but they are costly. Thanks for any feedback> > > > > > Ken> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hi everyone, is having surgery next Wednesday (ear tubes, descending testicle and circumscision). I want to make sure I have all of my ducks in a row for before and after surgery. I met with the surgical nurse practitioner and anesthesia today and told them about 's supplements and enzymes. What should I plan on after the surgery? Will I need anything special? Surgery is always scary for us because of 's complicated medical history, paralyzed vocal cord and BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia, i.e. chronic lung disease). Any advice you all can offer would be GREATLY appreciated. Dana C. (One of many Dana's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 >>>. I met with the surgical nurse practitioner and anesthesia today and told them about 's supplements and enzymes. Go with anything the nurse recommended. Other than that, in general, if you are giving higher doses of enzymes between meals, such as the ViraStop program, decrease those proteases until after the surgery. After surgery, give more proteases between meals. This is known to promote tissue healing and reduce infection and inflammation (thus, pain). . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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