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12-01-2008, 12:32 AM
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I'm supposed to consume 1/2 cup servings of protein shake, cereal, protein shake, soup and protein shake five times a day and I'm having trouble remembering to do this. With the wound vac it's not easy for me to get around and do much of anything right now and if I get three meals in I feel like I'm doing good. Any suggestions for remembering it's time for a meal would be appreciated!
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12-01-2008, 01:37 AM
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A timer, memos stuck all over the place, alarms, etc. You might try setting the alarms on your cell phone, if you keep that close to you all the time.
Good luck.
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12-01-2008, 08:50 AM
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Plan out what time you should have each of your meals every day now - and stick to it day after day - not just when you remember. Breakfast at 8 am, snack at 10, lunch at 12, snack at 3 pm, dinner at 5 pm...or similar... Getting into a routine is a life saver and helps you to keep in control. Good luck!!
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12-01-2008, 08:55 AM
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Once that drain is out of your gut, you will be much more mobile and "on your own", so it will be mundo important to get some sort of a schedule down now. (Who am I to talk? I never get my water down every day!)
Set an alarm on your phone or puter or clock radio...whatever to remind you of your eating times. And remember to take a good half hour to consume your meals/snacks. Your pouchy can't hold too much at a time.
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12-01-2008, 01:10 PM
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Cat - I'm having the same kind of problem, only without your complications. I just lose track of time and suddenly I'm two shakes and a meal behind! Plus, with the 30/30 rule I'm staying up late just to get that last one in! I like the timer ideas. I want a watch that just beeps every half hour. How are you feeling?
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12-02-2008, 01:59 PM
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I have a hard time remembering to eat on the weekends. I get going doing something or going somewhere and realize that I didn't eat. Luckily it is cheap for me to stop somewhere for an egg and cheese omelet  yumm! During the weekdays while I am at work, I have timers set in my email for both eating and when I can resume drinking again.
SarJen - what is the 30/30 rule? I have not heard that before?
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12-02-2008, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY
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Don't drink 30 minutes before eating, and don't drink 30 minutes after eating. Did your doctor say anything about that?
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12-02-2008, 03:17 PM
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I agree with what others have said. Try to set a reminder on your cell phone or something. It will get easier and I hope you are feeling good with the drain and stuff.
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12-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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Thanks SarJen. Yes, but mine is 30 before 60 after. That is probably why I didn't recognize it LOL
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12-03-2008, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in my home state.
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29.7752808989 % % Lost:
October 31, 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index63.0556815319 BMI Start:
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Today I woke up with some real energy! Getting 2 units of blood yesterday really helped. I tried the shake this morning with soy milk instead of cow's milk and I'm not feeling any of the usual nausea at all. I think this might be the key to why I just didn't feel like eating. I'm going to avoid milk for a while and see how I feel.
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