Thanks for these ideas and thoughts. It is now more than a month post-surgery, and some of my questions remain. I find that physicians and nurses don't have much to say about the nutrition question. I am surprised that I am still somewhat weak (blood tests ruled out current anemia, or rather, it's borderline), and can't seem to get enough to eat. I've regained maybe 5 of over 15 pounds lost (I was a bit thin to begin with) and can't eat a lot at any one time. So it's a constant challenge to figure out if I am getting enough to eat, and getting the right food in. Even though I am inching my way back to daily life (emphasis on "inching"), I sense that it's a long haul toward full strength and stamina after major surgery. Any other thoughts/ideas appreciated!
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Thanks for these ideas and thoughts. It is now more than a month post-surgery, and some of my questions remain. I find that physicians and nurses don't have much to say about the nutrition question. I am surprised that I am still somewhat weak (blood tests ruled out current anemia, or rather, it's borderline), and can't seem to get enough to eat. I've regained maybe 5 of over 15 pounds lost (I was a bit thin to begin with) and can't eat a lot at any one time. So it's a constant challenge to figure out if I am getting enough to eat, and getting the right food in. Even though I am inching my way back to daily life (emphasis on "inching"), I sense that it's a long haul toward full strength and stamina after major surgery. Any other thoughts/ideas appreciated!
August 8, 2009 - 10:53amThis Comment
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