3/21/16 surgery buddies

[meimei25 28]

Hello there! Post-op 3/24 and still recuperating. Any tips and advice to get through the first week??

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[sleevedmama16 4]

Popsicles, herbal tea, electric blanket, warm showers, sip, walk!!! Good luck

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[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

Hi memi...i think thing is to find what works for you Fluid wise...warm, hot, ice cold etc...i learned hot works great for me..and get creative with fluids i got sick of mine real quick but doing ok now...i heard of Protein shots going to buy some tomorrow keep you all posted.

I love hot showers but they drain me the most..so in and out now...

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[meimei25 28]

Thanks! Walking is just such a struggle I'm tired and in pain!

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[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

Are you in pain or spasam...big difference in my book pain i was able to deal with spasam not so much...when i drank anything my belly spasmed... That hurt but rare now...maybe once or twice a day no nees to put more drugs in me....however on my right side i feel a tug when i stand up straight so i always have to be careful with that...

[meimei25 28]

I think pain more than spasm. My back hurts, I walk hunched over. Trying not to do too many pain meds. I also suffer from rheumatoid arthritis so I am wondering if this slows down the healing process. Meeting with my RA Doctor next week.

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[mkh1399 2]

What kind of Protein Shakes did you ladies find were the best?

[meimei25 28]

I was recommended "Premier Protein" it's has 30 grams of Protein, 1g sugar, 3G fat & 160 calories per container. The chocolate is pretty tasty and it goes down nice.

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[sleevedmama16 4]

Yup premier Protein is good especially once we r allowed coffee mix with ice coffee

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[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

I hate the pre made ones they taste gross to me...i buy Optimum Nutrition 100% Oats & whey powder... And mix in with powder pb2...i use soy, almond milk or Water depending on my taste for the day has 24 grams of Protein per scoop and fiber..with the soy or almond milk....plus....that with cottage cheese etc i get close to 60gms of protein in a day

As for the pain...stay ahead of it...

[ilovevsg~susie 17]

I also drink premiere Protein, but I also have a non flavored Protein Powder called GENEPRO that I can put into anything like Soups, or crystal light that I love. One small scoop is 30 grams of protein.

[ilovevsg~susie 17]

Lucky, I can't have cottage cheese for another week!

[jstachic 61]

I haven't been that tired, take chewable vitamins , I took my pain meds as needed, my sipping has slowed down bad on my part, I have not ran into any problems with yogurt or cottage cheese, the only 2 things I have tried so far I'm going to try egg tomorrow puréed with tiny bit of mayo ,

[ilovevsg~susie 17]

My 2nd day back at work and feeling great, how is everyone doing? I am sure looking forward to my stage 3 foods buts that not for awhile!

[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

Today is my first day back feel good, somewhat normal...(chest pain subsided)going about my regular day which is very nice...i get stage 4 foods friday sooooo looking forward to that!!!