Betti Boop

I thought I needed to wait too. But, got dehydrated and changed that while on the protein drink. It is a liquid, and you need water. So, although you need to check the drink around actual food, you need to figure if you are getting enough liquid.

I went slowly on the detox of caffeine. I don't drink coffee, but had a huge diet coke issue for years. I just added water to my coke, starting with 1/4, them after a week or 10 days, 1/2, and the next week more water. I planned on 6 weeks and it took about 3 1/2 weeks before I was done. No headaches. I do suffer migraines so I was concerned. Am glad I am done, although sometimes I see a coke and have the urge, I know I am better off free of it. When I had my colonoscopy they found some ulceration which I am sure was from the sodas over the years. Good luck.

Take your toothbrush and Chapstick . Everything else is already there for you. The pjs will get in the way of the lines and tubes you will be hooked to.

So, ask her what numbers she is counting. You know it's protein and ounces.

Yes, my friends and family all laughed at my speech while on the pain drugs. But. My newfound allergy to dilaudid was the surprise! I could have ripped my skin off. And, there is no provacy in hospitals! Argh !

My surgery went well. However my recovery hit some bumps. I ended up after a week with pneumonia and a small PE. Admitted for a day and a half. Went home, went to the doctor after 4 days and she threatened to readmit me if I did not have someone take care if me 24 hours a day for the next 5 days. My don came back home( he lives 1100 miles away) and took care of me. Hydrated and renourished me. I was still weak when he left but was on a better path of wellness. So my recovery was put back due to the dehydration. Get someone to come in and show them the plan. Make them make you drink an ounce if water and an ounce if protein drink every 15 minutes. You will thank them for your life. And it takes about 4 days if care.

I went to Smart and Final and got some Torani sugar free syrups . Peppermint really helps me through the chocolate. And if you double the protein scoops you only have to do one shake per day.

Call your nut or md.

I had RNY and a drain while I was in the hospital (2days). Painful while in and some pain for the healing. Use a gauze pad over it while it is still healing.

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I just checked in. Now waiting.

One question you can ask your doctor is: does this med also come in a topical or patch form? For muscle spasms I use a Lidocaine patch. Works marvelous! Many meds come in a topical or gel form which might help if you take a lot by mouth.

Well everything is done. All tests. All md meetings. Paperwork. Pre-op prep. Jello, cookbooks, applesauce, protein drinks. Laundry. Wake up at 5:30 in the morning and heading to the hospital 15 minutes away. Lol. Surgery starts at 8:30. Let's rock this thing!!!!

Thanks. My son is here for the first few days and he will "encourage" me to walk. So, it will be a good start and no excuses for sitting around. And I have another friend it two that I will ask to walk with me after that.

For cooking, have you tried a rice cooker/steamer? Mine has a top rack for it and can put water or??? In the bottom.