Items to have on hand post-op

[allie2 40]

Good morning from Newcastle, NSW, Australia. It is about to tick over 8:15am on Sunday 15th Oct.
Given that I am three days post-op, I can say that the hospital food service provided me with reasonable food variety given the choices.
* Lite milk (2% fat)
* sugar-free mix up cordial (alternating Lemon with GI Lime)
* warm (not hot) cream of mushroom soup
* warm Decaf coffee
* unsweetened apple juice
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As I had a private room, I did not need the sleeping mask ... but I could see that it would have been an advantage had I been placed in a shared ward with one to three others.
I had the chapstick and it was vital ... the dry air-conditioning and the lack of range in the nutrients meant my lips were dry or dryish often. I avoided cracking.
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I have been home 16 hours now and have had
* three Protein Shakes, two on Water, one on 225 mL of unsweetened almond milk (8pm, 11pm and 5am)
* my Sunday meds and Vitamins.< br> - - - - -
I have, to date, been pain-free.
I am noticing the tendency to feel full very quickly. One should set themselves the target of eating/drinking a 250mL shake in no less than 20 minutes ... maybe as long as 50-65 minutes subject to your personal comfort.

Happy to hear you are feeling well.

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[Reyarpsdrol 7]

I have been home 12 hours and am exhausted. Having a hard time sleeping comfortable. Today I'm trying my first Protein Shake. Wish me luck

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[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

26 minutes ago, Reyarpsdrol said:

I have been home 12 hours and am exhausted. Having a hard time sleeping comfortable. Today I'm trying my first Protein Shake.

Almost 18 hours post-hospital for me.

Three shakes and some extra Water for me between 4pm Saturday and 1am Sunday.

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Sunday morning ... and coming up to 10am, I have made three Optifast shakes: a chocolate one with 50mL of uncooked egg white and 25g serve of chocolate pea protein; a strawberry one with 7g fibre added AND a vanilla one with 7g of fibre added. They are all chilling in the fridge for later.

I have an Optifast pumpkin Soup in mind for Sunday night dinner.

I'm just starting on a 180g serve of plain Greek yoghurt after my meds. If I make it past half-way, I'll be impressed.

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I am pain-free, touch wood. Just a lot of flatulence to contend with.

As you requested, I wish you luck ... and sufficient patience to get past this.

[Marblicious 130]

5 hours ago, Reyarpsdrol said:

I have been home 12 hours and am exhausted. Having a hard time sleeping comfortable. Today I'm trying my first Protein Shake. Wish me luck

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Try sleeping and hugging a pillow, I found it more comfortable plus it was protection against hubbie's accidental elbows lol.