RangerJoe

I have been using Unjury powder w/ skim milk and like the taste.

The surgery went well. When I came to out of the anesthesia fog I felt like a freight train had run over me and I wanted to throw up, but didn't. A few hours later in the room I felt much better, but still somewhat nauseous and naturally sore in the mid-section. I was only allowed crushed ice that day. Finally, later in the afternoon/early evening I was able to take a jaunt around the ward, and did so again a couple of hours later. Watched MNF, and later when I couldn't sleep took another jaunt around. Day 2 I was given water and later a clear-liquid meal, and a second one mid-day. Saw the surgeon and the dietician and was discharged; and I was ready to go home. At home I was very stiff and sore. I made myself go for a walk which loosened up the joints, but when I sat for any give amount of time I would stiffen up. Kept moving my legs and feet to avoid clotting. Yesterday was similar, but better, and today I feel very little soreness and no more stiffness. Walked a mile this morning. On clear liquids until Sunday when I can add milk, etc. Week 3 soft solids with emphasis on protein. I see my surgeon again next Tuesday. Also experienced that sore throat yesterday and day before, but not today thus far. I can feel, even with the clear liquid when I am consuming a little too quickly.

Also set for September 23. On the clear liquid this week, so far not as bad as I thought it would be. Nervous and excited at the same time.

What a great thread. I am going in for my surgery next Monday, September 23 and I didn't have a clue about needing many of these items. One thing is for sure, I will get my GasX strips.