Post Op Routine

[newstacey 18]

Hey There, My surgery is in two days (May 9) and I'm wondering what routine you had that helped, once you got home from surgery (like 2-3 days after getting home)? If so what did that routine that look like? Is that even realistic? Details welcome. Thx in advance.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Sip, sip, sip, and get up and walk periodically.

[Kindle 8,667]

No special routine different from before surgery other than making sure I had a Protein shake, tea or other Fluid with me 24/7 to sip sip sip....

Get up, sip, feed the cats, sip, feed the dogs, sip, feed the horses, sip, take a shower, sip, get dressed, sip, plow the driveway, sip, run to the store to get more stuff to sip. sip, get a haircut, sip. I went back to work 1 week postop and again, same routine other than make a huge Protein smoothie in the morning and sip it all day in between appointments. Come home from work, sip, feed the horses, sip, do laundry, sip, watch TV, sip, feed the dogs, sip, go to bed, sip, wake up to pee, sip.

[Jaypooh12 4]

Yes it is very very important that you get the fluids down.

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[165B445 188]

Do you recommend Isopure drinks for post op day 2-3?

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[Kindle 8,667]

Do you recommend Isopure drinks for post op day 2-3?

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I suggest trying them preop first. Isopure was the only thing that made me gag after surgery.....horrible aftertaste. Some people say they are better if you dilute them with Water and/or drink them ice cold, but IMO Syntrax Nectar tastes MUCH better. Unjury chicken broth is another good clear liquid and warm stuff went down better for me anyways.

[165B445 188]

Do you recommend Isopure drinks for post op day 2-3?

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I suggest trying them preop first. Isopure was the only thing that made me gag after surgery.....horrible aftertaste. Some people say they are better if you dilute them with Water and/or drink them ice cold, but IMO Syntrax nectar tastes MUCH better. unjury chicken broth is another good clear liquid and warm stuff went down better for me anyways.

Ok... I have that Unjury chicken broth... I thought maybe mixing it with chicken broth with Protein instead of Water to get in that more protein... I will go to GNC to try an isopure before pre-op... thx for tips

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[gotosleeve 23]

Good luck with surgery today! I had mine may 4th. Everyday will get better! First few days was hard for me to even get fluids down id just try and make sure to sip Water and ice chips when you can. They put so much in your IV at the hospital you wont get dehydrated for a few days at home anyway. Just make sure to work on Protein when you get to your stage two diet.

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