I am 6 weeks postop and have been down with the flu for a week. I have been to the doctors and on meds, but what about eating? What is the best thing to eat? Is the low calories going to slow my recovery time? Any input would be appreciated. Down and out in Galveston.

Hi---sorry you got the flu---that really sucks! I have had it since the band, but I was a lot further out.

I would say don't worry too much about the weight right now, feed your body for nutrition and what your stomach can take. Chicken soup, lots of fluids. Do your best to stay hydrated. Since you haven't had a fill yet you might be able to do other things that restriction sometimes limits.

I know when the kids got stomach upsets of any kind they put them on a BRAT diet...Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast. You might slowly try to add some in---very pureed.

The low calories should not matter much, your body is going to be burning overtime anyway trying to recover, just eat what you can---as far as the stage your surgeon has you in, and whatever will settle on your stomach---avoid anything that might make you throw up.

You might get to feeling very run down with this on top of the recent surgery, it might be a good thing to get some Gatorade and keep your electrolites balanced, and maybe some Zero Carb Isopure, to drink to give you some protein.

You have an entire life ahead of you with your band, just get well, then you can get on with it. Feel better soon!!!

Kat

Thank you so much for writing back, You are right of coarse. I was panicking I have been lucky though and have not thrown up..ever...since banding. I find so much support in this forum.....so much more than from the home front. So, thank you again for responding.

You're very welcome----anytime at all, just shoot me a PM.

I am sorry it doesn't sound like you have a lot of support at home---especially while you are sick!

Let me know if I can ever be of help!
Kat

kat817........Thank you so much. I really appreciate your post.

I caught a bad cold ten days after surgery, I attributed it to coming back to work too soon, because that is where I picked up the bug. I was still on liquids at the time, so had lots of soup and tea. I am not sure if that slowed anything down, but it took alot of effort to even want to get those things down anyway.

Hang in there and relax.