List for POST op diet

Posted by cora2022 @cora2022, Sep 20, 2022

I’ve been trying to be proactive and prepared so I have picked up the following items for POST op-
Gas X
Stool softener
Miralax
Dulcolax
Benefiber
Imodium
Heating pad
Ice packs
Milk of magnesia
Protein drinks - prepared
Isopure - 3 different flavors in bags
Food scale
2oz cups for drinking all fluids right after surgery
Cream of wheat
Then …. 2 different deodorants since they say we will change our “body smell” SO I got Dove and Secret Clinical

Any other thoughts or items I should have?
Anything NOT good that I picked up already ?
I live in a small town and will be on my own and this is why I have prepped ahead of time.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Dec 27, 2024

In reply to @neenbean "Hello, I am post op 8 weeks from gastric bypass, one of the the things driving..." + (show)

@neenbean
I had never heard of odd smell associated with bariatric surgery, but after a few searches found out smell and bad breath can be associated with GI issues. When food is digested, bacteria in the stomach breaks it down, In some situations, if lining of pouch is irritated by food, the bacteria can release foul-smelling gases.

I have problems with bacteria overgrowth, but that was years after surgery and my symptoms were excessive burping.

At 8 weeks, your still on limited diet so could look at food eating your eating.
Can you identify if worse after eating certain food. You have already eliminated lacteous containing food. Make sure drinking enough water.

Did it start right away after surgery, or when you started to introduce more food into your diet? Do you have any other symptoms like burping or heartburn?

You may want to talked to your care team about? They may have suggestions or determine if need to be check for GI issues.

joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | Dec 29, 2024

In reply to @neenbean "Hello, I am post op 8 weeks from gastric bypass, one of the the things driving..." + (show)

Hi, I lost my sense of taste for some foods, and found I don't like certain breads. I have to cut the crust off if I want a sandwich. Even if I have a burger, I can only eat half of it if I eat the bun with it. I stay away from eating bread most of the time. I ate soft/Pureed foods and used SILK unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk with flavored protein powder for my Protein Shakes. I would put a small container of flavored High Protein Yogurt with it. FAIRLIFE milk is high in Protein also. Otherwise I would drink the ready made kind. My favorite is Premiere Protein with 30g Protein, any flavor. Try to stay away from eating to much sugar. It causes Dumping Syndrome. Make sure to take ALL YOUR VITAMINS as recommended. I've been reading that losing smell and taste goes with age. I am 60. I also read that the lack of Vitamin D and E can affect both, and Vitamin B12 maybe Zinc can too. I read that sniffing peanut butter, peppermint, and other strong scents may restore your sense of smell. It would be a good idea to discuss it with your doctor's. I have gotten some of my taste for foods back, but I also don't like certain foods either. Good luck!!