VegasMommaof1

My only complaint with this entire thing, I can't take the zinc with copper! Dr has me on lots of vitamins. These are capsule and I stir in soup. It makes me gag!! Trying to see what you guys take for your zinc? Honesty I feel as though I've chewed on a metal pipe all day!!! Any suggestions?

Mine was right on time...to the hour! Strangely....first time in over 3 years....no cramps!!!! I will take that!!!

Great idea! Thanku

Thanks ready! I just did that calculation and it seems pretty close!!! Ty!!

Breakfast: 1/4 cup low sodium v8 & 1/4 cup baby cereal (with lots of cinnamon). Lunch: 1/4 cup broth 1/4 cup v8. Dinner: 1/4 cup puréed soup (butternut squash) & more v8. I'm day 9 post op...this week I'm also getting my first high protein shake.

No solid food for me for 4 weeks here.

How many calories should be consumed post op? Is there a certain number you should reach? Or is calories no longer the question, it's all about protein?

Mine was 8/23 and the chest/lung pain hurt more then surgery! My dr gave me this breathing device that he told me to breathe into 10-15 times every hour. It says "airlife" on it...you breathe in and you must hold the the little blue ball between the indicators your entire breath. He said the gas will make you hurt but breathing exercises makes it feel better. Mine lasted about 3 days. Hope you feel better.

Just realized I posted in fitness and not nutrition! Sorry!!

I'm post op day 9. I'm keeping up with the daily chewable vitamins. The zinc with copper I got is in a capsule form....I take it apart and stir in anything. This is the most disgusting awful taste ever! I feel as though I've chewed on a metal pipe all day! Is there anything else out there that won't do this or am I just a big freak? .

Thanks everyone!

I'm due in a few days (however I'm on the pill too) so I will let you know! My dr said it shouldn't change, but who knows!!!

Hello all. I have a question on protein. I know that we need 60 grams of protein daily. Is there such a thing as getting to much? I'm going on day 8 post surgery and the Isopure drinks (has 40 grams grams of protein) are fantastic! I could sip on 2 all day along with my water. Any ideas if one could get to much protein & the side effects?

Thank u. I think I got it ??? I'm on an iPad too so the description was great! Ty

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