'twas the night before surgery and all through the house...

[sammyc59 7]

Had surgery on the 13th @ 4pm.surgery ended around 8. I'm doing fine. No complications!! Of course pain but I'm able to control medication as needed. I did my swallow x-ray and it was fine just laying here watching TV and feeling really blessed with how everything is going.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Congratulations to both of you! The next phase of your journey will be very exciting!

[Begin Again 12]

Our surgery dates are a little over two weeks apart and goals are similar. I'm glad to hear you are doing well as far as pain goes. I'm wondering what kind of Protein you are using.

[anaxila 501]

I am not using any Protein Shakes or Liquid Protein at the moment, though I do recommend checking out Isopure drinks (available at Vitamin shops / GNC) if you're looking for an alternative to shakes. My surgeon does not support liquid Protein drinks/shakes in general, though the nutritionist says to use them in a pinch if I'm not able to get protein in "the old fashioned way". So far, the old fashioned way hasn't been a problem for me.

My surgeon starts us on pureed foods right after surgery. For me, that means the Vitamix is getting a serious workout. My current favorite protein sources are:

• homemade spicy chicken taco/burrito meat with salsa
• homemade chicken salad
• cheesy scrambled eggs
• refried beans
• greek yogurts of all flavors
• fortified chocolate milk (1C skim milk + 3T of powdered milk + 3T sugar-free Hershey's Syrup = delicious!)
• PB2 (powdered Peanut Butter or powdered chocolate peanut butter)

I will also run Soups through the blender as well, though I am happier with more flavorful options above. Hope this helps!