Surgery THIS FRIDAY

[adventurebound 20]

Hi, I'm pretty new to the form I have been on here mostly just looking for information. My surgery has been moved up to this Friday the 16th oppose to its original November 7th I'm excited but feel a little caught off guard, looking for a few pointers and tips.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Best of luck with your surgery.

My recommendation is that you do everything you are asked by your team, even if you think you can't including walking as soon as possible.

When you get home make sure you get in all of your Protein and fluids every day as soon as you can, walk, and stay off of the scale.

[adventurebound 20]

@innersurfergirl thanks I'll stick to the program

[OKCPirate 5,323]

I started trying clear liquid Proteins before surgery. I like Isopure (many don't, but its available at GNC). I think one of the reasons I did well without the drop in energy is I kept my Protein levels up early. See it there is some form of powder or Isopure that will give you at least 80-100g of Protein the first couple of weeks. GasX strips (which you can take 4 of at a time) help post surgery. Walk as much as you can and bring some bottoms so your butt doesn't stick out of the robe while you are walking is good too.

I brought my old third generation iPod to listen to good books and music while I walked at the hospital. Make sure you have shoes that don't require lacing, but flip flops are not as good as slip ons IMHO.

Don't buy new clothes. Find a good consignment store and work out a deal for a 2 or 3 for 1 on your old stuff. You will appreciate it later.