Recovery timeline?

[jneu 4]

7 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

How are you doing on your fluids and Protein intake? Try to focus on getting the recommended daily amounts and see if that helps your energy level.

Funds are ok. Protein is making me ill. Premier Protein is the one making me sick. Even an oz. Any suggestions.

7 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

How are you doing on your fluids and Protein intake? Try to focus on getting the recommended daily amounts and see if that helps your energy level.

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[Joann454 1,329]

I discovered I can't do premiere Protein.
I order Unjury online. I'm on the preop diet still but lots of others can tolerate. I just mixed unflavored Protein Powder in with my crystal light drink and I can't taste it at all. I was amazed because it's a lot of powder! Give it a try. Sorry you're feeling lousy.

[Syaniya 319]

My surgery is scheduled for 6/1. (I'm scared!!). My daughter has a softball tournament out of town the 9-11. Will I be able to go? I'll be 8 days post op. It will mean I'll basically have to pack a bunch of Protein Shakes and Soup. Also, what is the soonest any of you have driven after surgery? If I don't take the pain meds, do you think I'll be able to drive short distances 4 days post op? Thank you!!

I had srugery on a Friday, came home from hospital Sunday, and brought my kids to scool on Monday. As long as you are not taking oaim pills you should be able to drive when you feel up to it. My do had no restictions on driving once i hadnt taken pain medication for 24 hours.

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[Joann454 1,329]

I had srugery on a Friday, came home from hospital Sunday, and brought my kids to scool on Monday. As long as you are not taking oaim pills you should be able to drive when you feel up to it. My do had no restictions on driving once i hadnt taken pain medication for 24 hours.

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Wow! I'd love to be off pain meds after three days!

[Syaniya 319]

Wow! I'd love to be off pain meds after three days!

Never had to take them once I came home. I also had no gas pain whatsoever, so I cant relate to the pain most people had from the gas. The only pain I had just felt like I had done a couple hundred crunches, but not enough to take pain medication for.

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[jneu 4]

I drank one dose of the pain medicine. I decided to struggle through the pain. It's was rough just a couple nights at home. Slept more comfortable inclined at home. Pillows really helped. Walking is ok but just need more strength. Good Luck

[Joann454 1,329]

I drank one dose of the pain medicine. I decided to struggle through the pain. It's was rough just a couple nights at home. Slept more comfortable inclined at home. Pillows really helped. Walking is ok but just need more strength. Good Luck

What made you decide to struggle through the pain? Did it taste awful or upset your stomach? You guys give me hope I won't need the meds. I have to stay in the hospital for two nights because of previous dvt.

[Joann454 1,329]

After 8 hours in the hospital for the sleeve I took one pain pill at home. I drove to the grocery store after one day and walked a large shopping mall four days later, of course driving myself. I was raring to go!!!! I was 67 then.

You remind me of my dad. He has his gallbladder out and was beebopping all over town in two days. I had mine out and could barely walk for a week! He was 75, 35 years older than I was. [emoji31]

[jneu 4]

Hi JoAnn. The liquid pain killer tasted so bad. I just decided to fight through the pain. Getting up and down helped ease the pain. I'm not big on drinking even cough medicine. These chewable fusion Vitamins are quick for the taste to go away and that's about all I can chew.